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[Montana Rancher]

Dakota Fire Pit, using very dry hardwood

https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=da...%3Amy%2Cm%3Asb

Just my opinion.

Since the OP specified a low key fire in a camp, I suggested the Dakota fire pit. However, this is not always possible, depending on terrain, conditions, and timing.

One of the things that I do, actually more often than using the Dakota Fire Pit, is to stop relatively early, while still light, usually near a water source. I get my water replenished, purifying if needed and time permits, and do any open fire work I need to, such as cooking a meal, making hot drinks, etc. Then I douse and cover the fire, and move on to where my actual night camp will be, early enough to set up the camp in daylight, and do a dark/dry camp simply for sleeping, away from the trail and anything else likely to bring people close to the area. This way I get the benefits of using water sources, firewood sources, having a fire, getting hot meals/drinks, and still have a dark camp.

Just my further opinion.

The Perfect answer IF you have time to camp early. My only thought was to build the fire big where you were, and then overwatch it, an easy way to find enemies.

[hawgrider]

The Perfect answer IF you have time to camp early. My only thought was to build the fire big where you were, and then overwatch it, an easy way to find enemies.

Brilliant.....
draw the enemy to you with a big fire. What are you Rambo? Nice fantasy

[Baglady]

Since the OP specified a low key fire in a camp, I suggested the Dakota fire pit. However, this is not always possible, depending on terrain, conditions, and timing.

One of the things that I do, actually more often than using the Dakota Fire Pit, is to stop relatively early, while still light, usually near a water source. I get my water replenished, purifying if needed and time permits, and do any open fire work I need to, such as cooking a meal, making hot drinks, etc. Then I douse and cover the fire, and move on to where my actual night camp will be, early enough to set up the camp in daylight, and do a dark/dry camp simply for sleeping, away from the trail and anything else likely to bring people close to the area. This way I get the benefits of using water sources, firewood sources, having a fire, getting hot meals/drinks, and still have a dark camp.

Just my further opinion.

That's "food for thought". Good to know in a need be situation. Thanks.

[Txwheels]

For a fire to be unseen I agree with all above. And remember, the light of a candle flame can actually be seen from up to 10 miles away.

[Arklatex]

Backpacking stove and a good sleeping bag.

[Sarge7402]

Might want to try this>>>>>>>>> http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/2014/08/09/13587360/

Watch the video

[Pauls]

Well, I couldn't watch the video - it never did play.
The story was pretty graphic and rightfully so when 1000 psi, 36" gas line is ruptured with a steel auger that weights 2000 pounds and throws it over a hundred yards.

[OSFG]

Well, I couldn't watch the video - it never did play.
The story was pretty graphic and rightfully so when 1000 psi, 36" gas line is ruptured with a steel auger that weights 2000 pounds and throws it over a hundred yards.

IS THAT a napalm reference????

[OSFG]

so the unknown thought is if something explodes its 1) your fault...and 2) world ending.....

[OSFG]

maybe igts just an explosion...and they happen....how many people died? as compared to the 100,000 that died in the earth quakes in Pakistan,