The campfire appeals to an instinct which is common to man and which can be traced back to antiquity. Fires will always be in demand by those who are seeking recreation in its different forms in the national forests and in other areas. They provide a means of creating warmth, of cooking, of lighting, of exchanging signals, and of fostering a community interest among those who are gathered in the campfire circle. There are two types of areas in the national forests, and in other parks and forests, on which camp stoves and fireplaces are used. These areas are ordinarily designated as forest camp or campground (primarily for overnight camping use), and picnic area (primarily for daytime) picnic use and seldom for overnight use). The term “forest camp” is generally applicable to any area in the national forests used for camping or picnicking or both.
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Category : Equipment, General Info
Category : Equipment, Food, General Info
Materials List
• 1/2 pint ( 8 fl oz ) paint or stain can with press-on lid
• 3-inch-wide by about 12-inch-long piece of sheet metal ( thin guage steel – not aluminum )
• ( 1 ) Radiator hose clamp – big enough to go around the can
• ( 1 ) Bag of cotton balls
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A sawdust stove is fairly simple to make and has an abundant fuel source that is generally discarded as useless. If you chop your own wood, have a little wood work shop that makes a bit of saw dust, this handy little stove can make use of all that extra saw dust that you were probably going to throw away. Remember that the sawdust needs to be compacted tight. Some people try to ‘go the extra mile’ by adding some type of fuel to the dust thinking it will make it burn better. Thats not a good idea unless you really want a visit from your local fire department or enjoy a smoky bbq smell from the smoldering pile of rubble that once was your home.
You don’t always have the space for a full stove, and if you can cut down weight in your pack while still keeping what you need, thats a good thing. This is a very small camping stove you can make for about $5 that will work for heating up food and drink while out in the trail
















