Keeping The Fire In The Pit When You Are Outdoors

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When Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July comes around, do not be surprised to see that the campgrounds are stuffed full to the brim with people. Camping is great, and many have fun being away from the noise of the city and spending their time in solitude or with the company of friends and family. It is a very cheap alternative to taking a vacation elsewhere because you do not have to worry about the cost of airfare, hotels, and car rentals. All you need to go camping are the essentials, such as sleeping bags, a tent, some food, and some extra gear. Fishing poles and guns for killing game are optional.

No camping trip is ever complete without a campfire. When the sun disappears over the horizon and the night comes, it can get downright dark and scary in the woods, and lighting is essential for seeing unless everyone decides they want to sleep as soon as the sun is no longer visible. In addition to lighting, a campfire cooks food that you brought along or caught and provides warmth during the chilly evenings.

Unfortunately, many fires have started because camp goers did not exercise caution or forgot to put out the fire completely. Millions of dollars in structural damage and thousands of deaths were the result of this neglect. It is important to always be cautious when handling fire in the campgrounds because it just might mean saving your own life or that of your family and friends.

Before the fire is even started, you should have a bucket filled with water to help extinguish the fire at the end of the night or if the fire should get out of hand. If the latter were to happen, there might not be enough time to reach a water source, fill up the bucket, and douse the flames out, so having it handy is better than having to fetch it later. When going in for the night, make sure the ashes are cold and that no embers are still burning. Pour the water on the ashes, stir it around, and then pour some more water on it.

Set up the pit properly. Make sure you use medium-sized rocks to outline the border of the fire pit, and clear out any debris that is around the fire. Sparks have a surprisingly long range, and they can ignite any debris that is close enough to the fire. Keep the fire small, and make sure it does not get out of control. Start with a small group of sticks and dead wood, and add a little bit at a time only when you see that the fire is starting to lose strength. Adding too much in at one time may cause it to become larger than you expected it to.

Being responsible on the campgrounds ensures that you, your family, and friends will have a great, safe time, and it will also ensure that many more groups can visit in the future and have the same fun that you had.

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