RVwest Insider

How to have a campfire using very little wood

by Kimberly Shellborn
A photo of an upright log buring.
Swedish fire torch — Photo courtesy of youtube.

This Youtube video shows you how to have a fire that lasts for hours using only 1 piece of wood. 

The method is called the "Swedish fire torch" and the concept is very much like a candle. One piece of wood is chopped into four equal pieces, then tied up to look like just one piece. You start a fire on top of the block, and the coals will slowly fall down into the cracks that you have made in the block. The block acts as a candle and will continue to burn for hours. The fire gives out a lot of heat, light and you can even cook on the it. Enjoy your fire.

 

Related Articles

Overhead view of St. Eugene RV Park.
RVwest Insider

Top 10 highlights from KOA’s annual conference

The annual KOA International Convention was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Family enjoying day at beach, wading into incoming tide.
RVwest Insider

Fall activities at California campgrounds include Oktoberfests and Dia De Los Muertos paint parties

Many of California’s privately-owned campgrounds continue to offer a wide variety of fun family activities - pet talent shows, Halloween themed activities and Oktoberfest-themed dinners are some of the events planned. 

>