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Building a campfire requires the right space, kindling and a flame source. Learn how to build a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free outdoor activity video series.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Always build a campfire on a flat, stable surface. Learn where to build a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
A fire pit or containment ring is needed to contain a campfire. Learn how to build a fire pit from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Kindling is used in order to get a fire started. Learn how to pick campfire kindling from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
A proper layout of campfire wood and logs will help to keep the fire burning. Learn how to arrange wood for a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Starting a campfire is easiest with a lighter, matches, or a magnesium stick with flint. Learn how to spark a campfire flame from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Always let a campfire burn slowly so that a wood supply isn't wasted. Learn how to keep a fire going from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
There are different types of campfires for cooking, keeping warm, lighting an area, and making a signal. Learn about different types of campfires from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
A signal fire should be in an open area so that the smoke can rise. Learn how to use a fire signal from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Burning trash can put pollutants into the air at a campsite. Learn what not to burn in a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Put out a campfire completely and make sure that the coals on the bottom have cooled. Learn how to put out a campfire from an Eagle Scout in this free camping video.
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants, known as campers, leave civilization behind and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century, and many campers frequent national parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds. Camping may be its own activity, but it's commonly done in conjunction with other activities, such as hiking, swimming, and fishing. Whether it's the dead of winter or the dog days of summer, a campsite almost always requires a fire for cooking, warmth, light, or simply to scare off some wild animals. In this free video series, an Eagle Scout will demonstrate how to build a campfire from picking out an area to arranging kindling and sparking a flame. With these tips and techniques, any camper will be able to start their own campfire and keep it going through the night.
John Stewart John Stewart is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and has instructed boy scouts on climbing, outdoor skills, pioneering, wilderness survival and kayaking for the past nine years at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC.dkdk
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