Probably, there is no such person who would not want to get out over the nature in the warm season. Someone is more attracted to fishing, someone is a regular picnic, and someone just likes to travel with a tent through the mountains. It is difficult to do without fire during the campaign, and therefore it will not hurt to find out what types of bonfires are and which of them will be most preferable in certain conditions. We believe it will be very interesting for both beginners and tourists who already have some experience.
Types of bonfires and their purpose
As a rule, fire in nature is planted either for lighting or for cooking, and in rare cases, in order to give a sign. From this point of view, the following types of bonfires can be distinguished: fiery, flame and smoke. The latter can also be used against mosquitoes and mosquitoes, but this requires a lot of experience. It is much easier to bring a repellent bottle or portable fumigator. Therefore, we will not consider smoke types of bonfires. After all, you can always throw grass, spruce paws or damp branches into the fire to get a lot of smoke. But the first and second options for using fire are much more common, and therefore they should be studied in more detail.
Bonfires
In order to dry things, keep warm and create your own masterpiece of culinary art, you need coals and high temperature. Here are a few options that will be most suitable for such cases:
1. The Well
This type of bonfire is a quadrangular structure made of short thick logs. Inside it put brushwood, small firewood, dry alcohol, dry grass and other kindling. Burning slowly, such a bonfire leaves a lot of coals, which give a high temperature.
2. “Night”, or “taiga”
He will need a few long logs. They are laid strictly parallel or at a slight angle. There are several types of folding logs. All types of bonfires of this group are distinguished by the fact that they apply the principle of interaction of burning surfaces between which narrow slots are left. Thanks to them, a powerful vertical thrust arises, which does not allow the heat to fade. This group of bonfires does not require frequent lining, and this is their main advantage.
3. "Polynesian"
It differs from others in that it is bred in a pit. Its walls are covered with large logs or logs, and at the bottom they kindle fire from small knots. For security reasons, it is best to plant such a bonfire in the forest. It is also indispensable in rainy or windy weather.
Fire bonfires
They can also cook food, but at the same time they are more suitable for lighting. Here are the most popular types of bonfires of this group:
1. "Star"
He will need about 5-7 thick long logs. Their ends are folded together in such a way that the appearance of the structure is somewhat reminiscent of a star. As the logs burn, they move closer to the center.
2. "Hut"
Firewood is applied to each other so that a cone is formed. The kindling is placed below. Its disadvantage is that the upper part burns out quite quickly. But the flame in this case turns out to be hot, concentrated and powerful. With its help, you can not only cook food, but also properly illuminate the place to sleep.