How to start a fire fast and easy?
Preventing or putting out a fire is one of the most important requirements in situations when people are in the wild or outdoors and so is the ability to lay a fire during cold times when you need some warmth by the fireplace. Whether it’s in the middle of the woods or your own backyard, knowing how to get a fire going quickly is time saving and provides warmth, cooking capabilities and a comforting environment. Here is a definite guide on how to fast fire starter and easy to start a fire.
In the initial step, therefore, you need to compile the set of materials that you will be using.
It is therefore a good practice to prepare the right materials to enable one start fire in a very easy and fast manner. Here’s what you need:
1. Tinder
Tinder is much like the light material that gets ignited to start the fire and in this case, initiates the beginning of a dating process. Ideal tinder options include:
· Dry leaves
· Grass
· Paper
· Cotton balls
· Dryer lint
2. Kindling
Kindling is intermediate fuel which is a collection of small sticks and twigs that help in passing fuel from the tinder and the fire starter to the firewood. Look for:
· Small branches
· Slim bends (as slim as the stick that is used to write with).
· Split pieces of wood
3. Firewood
Utility of larger pieces of wood: Added to kindle the fire once it has been lit or in other words to keep the fire burning. For the better outcome, try to cut seasoned (dry) wood. When there is a choice to be made between the types of wood, it is generally better to use hard woods such as oak, maple or hickory because they continue to burn more smoothly and hotter than soft woods.
Preparation of Fire Site: This is the second step in fire making process which involves the following process.
Select where your fire is to be located to ensure that it can be secured safely. If you are outside, make sure you’re in a location with no overhanging trees or corners with heavy quantities of dry brush. Always contain your fire either using a fire ring or dig a small hole to surround it. Indoors, it is prudent to use a fireplace or a pit that is specifically intended to be used in this process.
Step 3 involves putting in place the structure of the fire.
The fire structure is crucial for fast ignition and sustenance of the flame because it determines the kind of fuel to use. Here are two effective methods: Here are two effective methods:
1. Teepee Fire
· Place Tinder: The process can be initiated by putting a number of twigs of tinder at the heart of the fire place.
· Add Kindling: Pile similar kindling in a teepee fashion on top of the tinder with enough spaces in between to allow air to flow in.
· Add Firewood: Stack the thick portions of firewood around the wall built with smaller sticks and twigs of the kindling teepee.
2. Log Cabin Fire
· Place Tinder: Place the tinder bundle in the middle.
· Add Kindling: Place a small ring of small sticks which will act as kindling over the tinder.
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