Probably, there is no such person who would not like to get out with an overnight stay in nature in the warm season. Someone is attracted more by fishing, someone by a regular picnic, and someone just likes to travel with a tent in the mountains. It is difficult to do without a fire on a campaign, and therefore it does not hurt to find out what types of fires are and which one will be most preferable in certain conditions. We believe it will be very interesting for both beginners and tourists with some experience.
Types of fires and their purpose
As a rule, a fire in nature is bred either for lighting, or for cooking, and in rare cases, in order to give a sign. From this point of view, the following types of fires can be distinguished: fiery, flame and smoke. The latter can also be used against midges and mosquitoes, but this requires a lot of experience. Much easier to takea bottle of repellent or a portable fumigator. Therefore, we will not consider smoke types of fires. After all, you can always throw grass, spruce paws or damp branches into the fire to get a lot of smoke. But the first and second options for using fire are much more common, and therefore they should be studied in more detail.
Fire fires
In order to dry things, keep warm and create your own masterpiece of culinary art, you need coals and heat. Here are a few options that will be most suitable for such cases:
1. "The Well"
This type of bonfire is a quadrangular structure made of short thick logs. Brushwood, small firewood, dry alcohol, dry grass and other kindling are placed inside it. Burning slowly, such a fire leaves a lot of coals that give heat.
2. "Night", or "taiga"
It will need some long logs. They are laid strictly parallel or at a slight angle. There are several types of folding logs. All types of fires of this group differ in that they use the principle of interaction between burning surfaces, between which narrow gaps are left. Thanks to them, a powerful vertical thrust arises, which does not allow the heat to fade. This group of fires does not require frequent lining, and this is their main advantage.
3. "Polynesian"
Different from others in that it is bred in a pit. Its walls are lined with large logs or logs, and onat the bottom they kindle a fire from small branches. For safety reasons, it is best to build just such a fire in the forest. It is also indispensable in rainy or windy weather.
Fire bonfires
You can also cook food on them, but at the same time they are more suitable for lighting. Here are the most popular types of fires in this group:
1. "Star"
It will take about 5-7 thick long logs. Their ends are folded together in such a way that the appearance of the structure is somewhat reminiscent of a star. As the logs burn, they are moved closer to the center.
2. "Hut"
Firewood is applied to each other so that a cone is obtained. The kindling is placed at the bottom. Its disadvantage is that the upper part burns out quickly enough. But the flame at the same time turns out to be hot, concentrated and powerful. With it, you can not only cook food, but also properly illuminate the place to sleep.
