Campfires 101: Everything You Need to Know from Fire Starters on Up

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We wanted to cover the prevention of wildfires, how to make fire starters, and also important things like making the perfect fire. When you not only like to use your fire as a heat source but want to cook on it? There really are a ton of things to consider.

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Accidental Wildfires are Easy to Prevent

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Building and Extinguishing a Safe Campfire

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Easy Fire Starters for Camping

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Dryer Lint Fire Starters

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Charcoal and Egg Cartons Fire Starters

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Hand Sanitizer as a Fire Starter

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Building the Perfect Campfire

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