Sounds easy doesn’t it? Gather some wood and build a fire.
If you’ve ever arrived at your campsite on a dreary, rain-soaked day, you know how hard it can be to get a fire going.
Even though the outside of the wood may be wet, the inside of larger pieces is probably dry. So bring a hatchet and be prepared to split some logs. Make sure you buy waterproof matches or carry a fire starter. Either will light a fire while raining. Dry kindling is harder to find than dry wood. The easiest solution is to bring a supply of kindling from home to get that first fire started without a hitch.
Some campers bring a few dry logs as well. A hatchet can also be very helpful. All these items should be included on your camping checklist.
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