What Is The Safest Way To Start A Campfire?

The ideal site to build a campfire would be a flat terrain with no branches hanging around; the campfire should be built away from the tents with the wind blowing from the direction of the tents. It is best to avoid building a campfire in windy conditions.

For starters dig a shallow pit and line it with rocks, the best material to use would be dead wood that has been lying around for some time. Small pieces of these should be used at first to kindle the fire and then feed it accordingly.

Use a matchstick to ignite the fire; avoid using gasoline or any such material. Do not try to build a blazing bonfire rather keep the flame down; also do not forget to keep a supply of water at hand to douse the fire if it gets out of hand. A shovel is a useful implement to carry as one can use it not only to dig the pit but also to douse the fire using mud or earth.

Remember to extinguish the fire before sleeping or when you leave the campsite completely. If one wishes to barbecue the best way to cook would be using embers rather than over the campfire.

Use a lighter with supervision if u r not old enough to use a ligter i guess...