How to Make a Cone Campfire

When camping, the campfire is the centerpiece to the whole experience. There is one type of campfire, however, that looks pleasing but also burns longer, lights quicker and is safer: the cone campfire.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 10-15 pieces of wood
• Dried leaves or vines
• Axe

1. The first step, as with any campfire, is to dig a small fire pit. For the cone campfire, it should be about 1 to 1.5 feet deep.

2. Gather the wood you will use to burn.

3. Cut the pieces so they're all about the same length. When cut and placed in the pit, they should not come more than 1 foot out of the pit.

4. Take three pieces of wood and lean them against each other so they make a triangle/pyramid shape. At this point, they should stand on their own.

5. Add pieces of wood to make the campfire from a triangle or pyramid to more of a cone. You should make sure to leave a little gap in the front for the dried leaves and vines.

6. Once your cone is steady, take some of the dried leaves and vines and put them in the opening.

7. Light the leaves and slowly let them build your fire. This will allow the wood to heat and burn evenly and keep the fire going stronger, for longer.

Tips & Warnings

• Always keep a bucket of water around when making a campfire. If it gets out of control, do not hesitate to put it out.
• Never use an accelerant once the fire is actually burning. You can possibly cause harm to yourself and to the environment via a forest fire.

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