How To Start A Fire!?!

[@cabinlife2347]

Great fire lay.. love the smell of that birch bark when it burns.

[@VarmintHunters]

That birch smells awesome! But I will say that I was also splitting some old growth hemlock while off camera... and although I love the birch, it doesn’t even compare to the smell of old growth hemlock pitch. Such a refreshing scent. I love splitting it and getting that first whiff. 🙏🏼🇨🇦🌲

[@VarmintHunters]

Thank you for the comment by the way 🙏🏼😃

[@jesusgonzalez84]

Words of wisdom I once received from an Elder Aboriginal Chief about building a fire outdoors to keep warm. *White man build big fire, stay far away~Indian build small fire, stay close* . Over half a century ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday.

[@VarmintHunters]

That is actually a very intriguing point! I guess I will build a smaller fire next time.. we will just have to sit a wee closer lol! Probably a lot better with fuel consumption. However, one issue that you can see is with the pit itself.. The hole is too deep so it prevents hear from radiating radially. I plan to build lower pit walls on my second iteration!

[@jesusgonzalez84]

@@VarmintHunters, Intriguing point indeed it was/is, BUT even a good BONFIRE for signal, trash or celebrations can be of a necessity, good use or *F U N* , lol! P.S. tall stone sides on your fire pit has it's purposes too. Retains heat quite well after fire is out, for continued warmth (just snuggle up closer for warmth); it was another reason large stone fireplaces in homes are purposeful. In a northern cottage I used to often winter at, we had a HUGE full wall encompassing stone fireplace that when warmed up for a few days, kept the cottage warm, when fire out, for days afterwards, I kid you not. Your high walled fire pit also offers much variety in grilling possibilities. Anyways nice to see you fellas enjoying yourselves. P.P.S. Don't forget the Cajun *FISHCRISP* , lol ;-) .

[@jesusgonzalez84]

@@VarmintHunters Deep hole fire pits are great to use for making home made pork and beans in a tightly lidded cast iron pot (Dutch oven). When canoe tripping, we would just bury the pot, with all its ingredients, (canned or dried tomatoes, beans, fat pork, water, brown sugar etc.), with lots of embers under, over and around the sides. Cover with soil, and after coming back to our base camp, sometimes after a couple of days, we were treated to a wonderful still warmed ready made meal. P.S. ha ha..always a p.s. for this old feeble mind...no high walled fire pit?...just dig a hole in the ground for your pork'n beans dish!

[@VarmintHunters]

@@jesusgonzalez84 You're completely right on that one too! I've actually camped out by the fire pit before & did my best to bear hug the stone for warmth. Also, I completely believe what you said regarding big stone fireplaces. I have full wall fireplace at my cottage as well, and when she's finally up to temp, she'll throw heat for hours! AHAHA, and honestly, the high walls are perfect for grilling. A little bit higher off the embers. I actually made a steak over the embers on the night that this video was filmed. And I definitely haven't forgotten about that! I went to Canadian Tire and picked up a different flavour of FISHCRISP. I do intend to get the other flavour that you've recommended. Thanks again for watching my vid and chiming into the discussion. Cheers. - John

[@VarmintHunters]

@@jesusgonzalez84 haha yet another awesome story from you sir! Have you ever found that some critters or a bear came to enjoy it first ;) LOL? But honestly, thats a pretty great idea. I've been wanting to get a dutch oven for sometime now. They are such a versatile cooking tool! Thanks again friend. - John