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Learn how to build and light a campfire, how to enjoy your campfire and how to put it out when finished in this free video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn campfire safety that will keep you from getting hurt and or burning down the forest in this free video series.
Learn how to build fire rings and mound fires when you're camping out in the woods in this free video series.
Learn how and why to clear the area around your campfire before attempting to light any spark in this free video series.
Learn how to find fuel for your campfire, including how to choose the right size wood that lends itself to burning and control, in this free video series.
Learn how to build a campfire with logs, what the best positions for logs are and how you can utilize the logs to your advantage in this free video series.
Learn how to build a log tipi campfire and whether this type of fire complements your skill level as a camper and campfire maker in this free video series.
Learn how to light a campfire, which can be an essential, yet difficult part of camping, in this free video series.
Water and fire don't typically mix. However, sometimes they have to when you're out camping. Learn how to light a campfire in the rain or in wet conditions in this free video series.
Learn how to set up campfire seating to ensure that everyone can enjoy the fire, stay warm and remain safe in this free video series.
Marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate and a lively fire are a few essential ingredients for a successful s'more. Learn more in this free video series.
Learn how to use your campfire for more than just warmth. Discover how you can utilize your campfire for cooking in this free video series.
Feeding a campfire can keep it alive and clean burning. Learn the various techniques for keeping your fire going by feeding it in this free video series.
Allowing the campfire to burn itself down, spread out and cool off are discussed in this free video series.
Extinguishing a campfire with non-organic soil and determining how you can tell if your fire is completely out is discussed in this free video series.
Examining the soil for smoke or steam and using water to wet the soil where the campfire was lit is discussed in this free video series.
Low impact camping is a rule in certain camping areas of National Parks throughout the United States. Low impact campers strive to cause the least negative effects on the wilderness they are enjoying. Low impact camping includes traveling in smaller groups, using duller colors for camping equipment, not camping on moss or near water, and creating a campfire that will not scorch the organic material in the soil, or the rocks that surround the fire. Creating a campfire is an essential part of camping and can be done in a low impact way that will ensure the area will be beautiful and primitive for the next camper. If you would like to learn how to build a low impact campfire, learn for free, online, from one of our experts.
In this free online video series, learn from expert outdoor guide, Bruce Lessels as he demonstrates how to build and light a campfire using low impact techniques. Learn how to gather fuel for a low impact campfire, how to clear the camping area for a campfire, how to build a campfire, how to light a campfire, how to cook and make s'mores on a campfire, and how to properly put out a campfire.
Bruce Lessels Bruce Lessels is president and co-founder of Zoar Outdoor, a full-service outdoor center in western Massachusetts offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, biking, fly fishing, camping and lodging. Bruce has been pursuing his interests in the outdoors for over 30 years and was a member of the US Whitewater Team in the 1980s. Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts.dkdk
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