Saw this post on BCUSA, from Northeast GA. I have used most of these but mostly the teepee, log cabin, haystack, Dakota fire hole (not mentioned on here and very necessary to know what's beneath the ground for), and one of my very favorite lays, the upside down or council fire. I would use the lean to or A frame with a small stone reflector wall but my fires are usually a bit more medium size. Great video, especially demonstrating in these conditions. I particularly appreciate the trail guide, I'll have to try that one soon on a damp or wet day!
Hey, thanks for stopping by and commenting here. Yeah, I've seen the Dakota Fire Hole and considered adding it to this but thought of it more as a "fire pit" and not a lay, but it probably could be considered both. I've never built one, because here in Canada the ground is frozen for a good 4 months (or longer depending on where you are) and especially where I am there's always the threat of underground roots catching fire. Even with a regular fire pit. I definitely want to try building one one day.
Cool video. I've never seen the trail guide layout before! Looks like that would be an excellent layout for wet weather, I'm going to have to give that a try next time I'm out. Most of the time I just do the haystack layout, but I used the log cabin for cooking, and the teepee for faster starts. From S. Ontario.
I like a log cabin on a partial council to keep the tinder off the ground and it doesn't tip over as fast as a teepee. You could also use the same concept as the hunter fire and place a pan on top of the log cabin. Never seen the lever fire before. Michigan.
Northern ontario winter fire...I use trail guide but lay small timbers on each side to reduce moisture drawing up from snow until fire is well going...one the three pieces are in I do a teepee with an opening to the wind....fast for burning to a good cooking fire.
Ontario, Canada. I frequently use the log cabin, and in damp conditions I use it on top of a base layer like you show in the Council. My wife tends towards the haystack.
I use a combination of a teepee in the center and a 5-sided log cabin spiraling around. When I build on wet ground or snow I usually lay down a layer of thick rounds as well - two layers in the snow. Central Alberta here...
I don't know. I never named it. But when burning the structure collapsed toward the center so it always had hot coals. I don't suppose that is an issue where you camp as there are lots of good hardwoods for the fire, but here all we have is softwood or poplars. Achieving a hot sustained fire relys more on technigue that fuel type.
Thanks, and where aboutS are you in the world? State/Province or Territory would do. I'd really like to see if certain fire layouts are more popular in certain areas or if there are a couple favorites everyone uses.
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Super helpful video. One of the best on RUclips!
Saw this post on BCUSA, from Northeast GA. I have used most of these but mostly the teepee, log cabin, haystack, Dakota fire hole (not mentioned on here and very necessary to know what's beneath the ground for), and one of my very favorite lays, the upside down or council fire. I would use the lean to or A frame with a small stone reflector wall but my fires are usually a bit more medium size. Great video, especially demonstrating in these conditions. I particularly appreciate the trail guide, I'll have to try that one soon on a damp or wet day!
Hey, thanks for stopping by and commenting here.
Yeah, I've seen the Dakota Fire Hole and considered adding it to this but thought of it more as a "fire pit" and not a lay, but it probably could be considered both. I've never built one, because here in Canada the ground is frozen for a good 4 months (or longer depending on where you are) and especially where I am there's always the threat of underground roots catching fire. Even with a regular fire pit. I definitely want to try building one one day.
I like the log cabin with the hunter bottom. I keep extra tinder aside so I can keep dropping it in the middle to keep the heat up.
Cool video. I've never seen the trail guide layout before! Looks like that would be an excellent layout for wet weather, I'm going to have to give that a try next time I'm out.
Most of the time I just do the haystack layout, but I used the log cabin for cooking, and the teepee for faster starts. From S. Ontario.
This is an awesome video! I will be doing the council layout and the hunter layout for sure!
Thanks. Yeah, the Council, Hunter and Hay Stack are my most used.
I like a log cabin on a partial council to keep the tinder off the ground and it doesn't tip over as fast as a teepee. You could also use the same concept as the hunter fire and place a pan on top of the log cabin. Never seen the lever fire before. Michigan.
Northern ontario winter fire...I use trail guide but lay small timbers on each side to reduce moisture drawing up from snow until fire is well going...one the three pieces are in I do a teepee with an opening to the wind....fast for burning to a good cooking fire.
Ontario, Canada.
I frequently use the log cabin, and in damp conditions I use it on top of a base layer like you show in the Council. My wife tends towards the haystack.
Northeastern, Pennsylvania ( Lehigh county)
Very informative video.
Gostei. Essas técnicas são muito boas. Parabéns. Valeu pelas dicas. Like 2. Feliz 2018.
Thanks, quite a few I didn’t know. I love the long fire, and one called the Siberian fire. I’m in Quebec, Canada
We are from NB, Canada. Our favorites are the teepee and the log cabin. I have seen most of them.
I use a combination of a teepee in the center and a 5-sided log cabin spiraling around. When I build on wet ground or snow I usually lay down a layer of thick rounds as well - two layers in the snow. Central Alberta here...
Oh yeah!! Its been a while but I've done that fire layout too. I wonder what that one would be called? The fortress maybe??
I don't know. I never named it. But when burning the structure collapsed toward the center so it always had hot coals. I don't suppose that is an issue where you camp as there are lots of good hardwoods for the fire, but here all we have is softwood or poplars. Achieving a hot sustained fire relys more on technigue that fuel type.
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The Hunter , North Carolina 1st time I have seen all ten.
The hunter most of the time, but combine the hunter and council for cooking when camping on a sandbar or beach. Mississippi
Dorset, UK - Hunter primarily, then develops naturally into a Haystack
I am partial to the council, although, the hunter is a close 2nd for me
Thanks, and where aboutS are you in the world? State/Province or Territory would do. I'd really like to see if certain fire layouts are more popular in certain areas or if there are a couple favorites everyone uses.
Trail guide and hunter
Log cabin
Isn't the council known as the pyramid and not the log cabin?
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