Every Camper Needs to Learn How to Make a "Swedish Fire Log"
Whether you're planning your next camping trip or simply want to toast some marshmallows in your backyard, learning how to make one of these nifty fire logs is one skill you'll be so glad you learned.
While the old-fashioned method of building a fire is pretty reliable, there are so many benefits to making a "Swedish fire log," according to Megan McDuffie and Michael van Vliet, the camping experts behind Fresh Off the Grid. In fact, the method, also known as a "Swedish torch" or "Canadian candle," has been used for centuries. It was originally created to supply heat and light by the Swedes during the Thirty Years War.
The compact, self-contained, self-feeding fire is ideal for wet campsites where it may be difficult to find dry wood. With this method, you only need one large log to build a long-lasting fire, which means it's efficient and easy to maintain, too. Using a single log to house flames also means you have a flat surface for cooking with heat that's concentrated.
And you don't have to be a pro with an axe to make one. You can opt to cut pie-like dents in a log by following the tutorial from Fresh Off the Grid, or fasten together pre-cut wood with a stainless steel log grill. Or you can choose to skip the work all together and buy pre-cut, ready-to-go logs.
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Get the complete step-by-step instructions at Fresh Off the Grid, and check out these 15 smart camping hacks for more neat ideas.
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