Camping Preparation

When the wilderness beckons, it's best to come prepared. While you can hope the worst thing that'll happen to you on a weekend trip is running out of s'mores, not having a warm fire to gather 'round is far worse. Wanna build the perfect campfire? Look no further.

1. Even a full box of matches can't guarantee you a proper campfire if you don't build it right. Place a softball-sized amount of kind ling (think dry pieces of leaves or twigs) at the center of your campfire, then prop up smaller sticks around it to where they lean on each other like a tee-pee.
2. Once you light the kindling, blow gently on the coals to help spread the flame. As the initial round of sticks catches fire, keep adding larger and larger pieces of wood over time. Trying to cook? Start stacking them Lincoln Log-style.
3. Once the flames are burning bright, keep your eye on it until it's run its course, then be sure to clean up after yourself. It's the right thing to do.