Here's how to lessen our impact and be responsible stewards -
Same here, but I also recognize people are going to build camp fires. Hopefully, the Ed. Video reduces their impact.AWG_Pics said:My take on firewood gathering is: Don't do it! Deadfall provides important nutrients and shelter to a host of forest dwellers.
Our solution to the evening and night chilly weather is coats, wool caps, pendleton wool blankets and a nice single malt scotch. So far it beats the cold every time. We move into the camper if there is too much rain or wind.Wandering Sagebrush said:Same here, but I also recognize people are going to build camp fires. Hopefully, the Ed. Video reduces their impact.
My Little Red Campfire does a good job for us.
Julie and I are non campfire also. The stars, night creatures, clear air, and the bite of mother nature's embrace (cold ) take precedence. This post is for responsible behavior for those yet to cut the umbilical.AWG_Pics said:Our solution to the evening and night chilly weather is coats, wool caps, pendleton wool blankets and a nice single malt scotch. So far it beats the cold every time. We move into the camper if there is too much rain or wind.
A timely and helpful video, for certain!ski3pin said:Julie and I are non campfire also. The stars, night creatures, clear air, and the bite of mother nature's embrace (cold ) take precedence. This post is for responsible behavior for those yet to cut the umbilical.
I don't think there is a need to apologize. I've been forced from my home by fire three times now.Wango said:I re-read my earlier post, i apologize for being blunt. Was not my intention to offend anyone.
Fires have just hit to close to home. Didn't mention the "small" one we had here in the fall that just about took out my MT place. Can't do much about lightning, but far too many are human caused.
And there are just so many more folks out and about these days. Can't blame them, we all started this lifestyle at some point in our lives, i just feel lucky that i was taught early how to behave outside. It's a process, i suppose.
Stay safe always.
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according to the campfire permit you are supposed to have a permit, 5 gallons of water and a shovel BEFORE you build a firecraig333 said:I also don't buy the "i didn't have any water to put it out". If thats the case why did you start it in the first place? One of the nice things about camping on the playa, no campfires.
I have put out several smoldering campfires in wilderness areas that were 10 - 20 steps from water (supposed to be further from water too but that is another issue) They cave the fire ring rocks in on the flames and called it good, I guess. I mean - you have a pot you cooked in to carry water, right? (I carry a foldable water bucket that holds at least 5 gallons)goinoregon said:in sept, i was in the northern wallowas, camping at a FS campground. the FS had just allowed fires 2 wks prior, but had to be in existing fire rings. i set up camp, and happened to look into firepit, and realized it was still warm/hot. previous camper had just left, and not watered it down. sheesh. the lostine river was only about 15 yards away