How to, Why to, and Where to Dig a Dakota Fire Hole

If weather is bad and you need a small, concentrated heat source or if you need to boil water for drinking without being detected by others, practice digging and using a "Dakota Fire Pit" or "Dakota Fire Hole". You will be amazed at it's efficiency and thankful you put in the effort!
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That was awesome. Years ago when my 2 older boys were in Boy Scouts, an older gentleman showed the boys how to make this type of fire. They were so amazed that there was no smoke. You brought back some great memories. Thank you!

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Thank you Jeff Hovis for the beautiful song at the end!

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i never expected you to be so hardcore.Ive seen some of your other videos where you do garden stuff or recipes in the kitchen.But a Dakota Fire Hole wow very impressive.

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Very impressive! The "mesh" of green twigs a few inches above the base make the fire really effective.

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That small shovel could double as a spoon for my husband! Lol 😂

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As a former 11B (infantryman) I’ve dug a lot of holes with e-tools. You definitely will want to have some good work gloves in your bag unless your hands are used to manual labor. This is important in a survival situation because open wounds (blisters) on hands etc are a great vector for infection.

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If you only have a knife it's better to use it to make a digging stick so as to avoid damaging the knife.

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Amen

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Sent my 12yo daughter to the woods to do this today after watching the video! So easy!! Thanks for sharing!!

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Thanks for the tips and tricks with the Dakota Fire.

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Good one! It can be tough digging in red clay soils. Its actually good that its been wet in that area. If it were bone dry that soil can be like concrete. Sandy soils are much easier ( that's where the 10 min thing comes from :-). If possible start the fire at near dusk or before fully light in the morning and the normal smoke experienced at start-up will be better concealed. Good job and handy technique to know. Jeff's got a good Nashville voice...thumbs up! Oh yeah, that's a NICE hat!! Blessings!

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The first fold out shovel is called an entrenching tool. I have one I got from the Army surplus store. I also have in my bug out bag/survival bag a Smith and Wesson CH629 Bullseye Hatchet/Knife combo. It is for field dressing out a deer or game. The hatchet is almost 11 inches long and the knife is almost 10 inches. They are super sharp. They come with a double side nylon sheath that has a loop fir your belt. I have used the hatchet cutting small limbs for a fire.

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Thank you Prepsteaders, for this very useful method; one may never know just when it may be needed... There was once a holiday time when having special permission to camp at the corner of farmer's field, I found the need for a fire to cook some food for my son, but did not dare ask, so by a hedge and out of view I made a very discreet fire hole only half a foot squared, kept the turf/sod and soil carefully to one side, then refilled the hole and put the turf back in place once finished; it worked a treat and never left a single mark!

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Thanks so much for this information. I am going to have to try this myself.

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I pray I never need to have a covert fire... if it comes to that, we're in grave,dangerous times.

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Not always.

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We’re definitely in those times

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You can always consider it a skill for when you need a fire in windy situations. Much safer and easier to keep up than an open surface fire.

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I have the E-tool and the small folding trowel, I would recommend to all to search for a titanium shovel. Most are from Russia and will take time to ship but they are worth the wait. They are more efficient like the E-tool but at the weight of a trowel. So if you're talking about moving about with a pack its worth it. The E-tool is great for the car, not so much for your back! Thank you for all you do! ✝️❤

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I just dig a two foot trench (on a slope) and lay a rock over the center of the trench, leaving a two inch space below the rock. Then I place dirt on the rock up to the original ground level and put my fire in the lower hole. Bingo, instant Dakota fire hole/rocket stove combo. Much, much easier than digging a tunnel from one hole to another and the added uphill draft makes a cleaner burn. I could come over and demonstrate if you like.

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Hi Buddy please do a demo upload, would luv to see. Watching from SA, luv Christa's expertise, Tx

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That song at the end? AMEN!

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That was awesome great way to have a fire and heat

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I very much enjoyed the song at the end! That filled my heart. Thank you.

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Thank you for the tips

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Bless you! I love to watch all the survival videos. But the guys are so strong and I wonder how women could duplicate what they do. So, I appreciate you doing this.

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It would be good to tell people how long it took you to dig the hole and get the fire going completely. In times of need, people will be concerned about the end of daylight. Some people will never have done any of the suggestions you are teaching until it is actually needed. Maybe you should suggest they do a practice run in advance just like we do for "family fire evacuation preparation plans." It was actually good to see a rainy day set up and know it was still reasonable.

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Going to try it this weekend THANK YOU 😊

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Excellent presentation of very useful information. Knowing how to create and use Dakota fire hole can come in handy. BTW, love the hat!

[@weldslikebutterfabrication483]

Caution notation if you make the fire to big - you may draw in too much oxygen and cause an explosion as a lean out mixture - Part of our military training the warning of using a trench or deep pit fire - not that I have every tried it mind you. Has that same pulling effect like a jet or rocket stove effect.

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Love it. Song is powerful.

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Amazing!! That's better and safer than open fire

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Going out today and testing my skills at this. Thanks for the info and encouragement.

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Thank you for this teaching, Prepsteader woman 🙏 I'm returning to your channel to learn about this fire making. It's so practical to know how to make a fire in this way, and to keep warm, boil water and enjoy a warm drink. My idea of snugness! I always feel safe in nature, alone, and I'd be able to enjoy a whole night in a forest, or an open field, watching the stars and listen to animal sounds. With such a fire near me. I so appreciate the wisdom of ancestors who had no other choice than to make a fire to keep warm, cook and sit around it with good company. I'm glad to see that you're joyful and beautiful, still after a couple of years no see 😉Merry Xmas!🎄🍀

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Good to know! ThanknYou and God Bless

[@bobbypin8581]

I saw a couple of videos that said be careful putting your Dakota fire pit by tree roots cuz it can start the roots on fire and start a forest fire from below the ground might check that out 🙏😇💕

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Shen mentioned that and said to make sure it’s a young green tree. Not an older one.

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I love this! Very cool to know, thank you 😊

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Love the hat. Want one

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Love these informative vlogs so many useful ideas

[@deebrown8232]

Also, the second smaller hole should be upwind. So it will assist the fire with oxygen

[@davidt5776]

If the wood is wet and you need some dry wood you can split some bigger logs and you can often find dry wood in the centre.

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Thank you, so much. I’ve learned a lot. A big hug from Bogota -Colombia.

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I spent 7 years in Bogota teaching English. I am a Rollo 😆

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Good good video, i dug one of these for the first time anout 1 month ago, my daughter and i were amazed how awesome this worked !! I have 3 collapsible shovels but i used a trenching shovel worked like a charm !!

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Love the video,very well done!

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Thank you.!!

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Nice fire. Thanks and take care

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Thank you, Quinn! I'll bet you already knew more about these than I even shared!

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I've been doing what you said about knowledge, thanks for the information

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Good job young lady! You might want to do one on one of those folding rocket stoves as well. They are easily carried, work off the same principle of air flow, and deliver a high thermal efficiency as well. FWIW, your channel really hits a sweet spot in the prepping scenario of providing simple solutions that cover that grey area between those that may bug in and those that may bug out. A properly stocked bug in location coupled with some basic skills should you have to bug out. Be bold in the expression of your faith as well, give God the maximum opportunity to bless your work, just sayin'...

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Could you please point out a brand of those rocket stoves, or a good place to buy?

[@mominminnesota6648]

Love this! I made a Dakota Fire hole once for fun, in my yard, and it worked beautifully. One thought - myabe someone else has already shared it -- if the ground is hard/may have rocks, or your digging tool is flimsier than wished., first soften the ground by digging it up with your pick or stick, then do the actual digging with your shovel/scoop.

[@mominminnesota6648]

i understand the native americans who developed this, used to put the draft hole in the direction of the prevailing wind (usually north), so it would get the best draft to help feed the fire.

[@marilyndomin2942]

Enjoy all your tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@hildadimarco8154]

Learned something new. Thank you. Might be able to practice this before the ground freezes in my area. I'm thinking - lost hiker not wanting to burn the woods down - type scenario.

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Thank you for sharing and be safe.

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Excellent info and video ! Thank you so much !