What is a good way to start a campfire while tenting?

Samuel Ste

I've been thinking about camping outdoors and I've explored the different types of ways to make a campfire. I don't like matches because they can run out or get wet. So I've been looking into some cheap kits with a knife and fire starting rod.

http://www.amazon.com/Full-Tanto-Hunting-Knife-Starter/dp/B002SUT7G8/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347124351&sr=1-3&keywords=survival+knife+with+fire+starter

and I've also been looking at some magnesium fire starters. The magnesium looks like it wont last very long though.

http://www.amazon.com/SE-FS374-Emergency-Fire-Starter/dp/B0010O748Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347124573&sr=1-1&keywords=fire+starter


I'm new to these alternatives, so if you have any other ideas I would appreciate them. I'm just looking to get some opinions from some people who know what they are talking about. Thank you.

Answer
The listings are also for magnesium but if you ara going camping there are ways to stack you wood so it will start. There is one thing you really must know is the proper way to put out the fire and just think it is out. Please check for this.

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Camping equipment! Campsites HELP!?

Q. Me and my boyfriend have just bought some camping equipment and a tent.. It was the third we had bought due to the last 2 both being faulty.. I advise nobody to go with 'Hi-gear' tents they are poor quality!.. I am wondering is 'vango' tents any good? we have just bought one and fingers crossed this one is fine! where are good cheap places to camp in England? I.e - the lake district? North/South Wales.. Anywhere else?.. We have bought all the stuff we assume we need.. Any tips or things we may need that you don't usually think about? Any advice would be good.. Thank you :-)

Answer
Bum deal on getting a couple of defective tents! I know that can be frustrating. I've never owned Vango tent myself but they do have a more well established reputation. While it's important to shop around and get good prices on your gear, just remember that you usually get what you pay for.

I asked a couple of my friends in the UK where they go to find camping and caravan spots and one of the sites that's supposed to be good is:

http://camp-sites.wales.info/

Here's a great site to look for gear:

http://www.camping.co.uk/default.aspx

My most recent blog post actually deals with some of the "essential" items that you should be sure to take along when camping/backpacking. The provided PDFs aren't intended to be a "one-size-its-all" list of resources but they should give you some good ideas:

http://mytraverse.blogspot.com/2011/04/gear-for-backcountry.html

Happy Trails!

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