Fire Pits Articles & Videos

• Dimensions for a Fire Pit for Cooking While Camping

  Cooking over a wood fire produces some of the most delicious camp food. The dimensions of a fire pit for cooking should conform to a general standard to produce the optimal conditions for camp cooking. read more

• Fire Pit Tricks

  Campfires warm us, keep us together when camping and produce an overall feeling of comfort and security. If camping with your family, campfires give a central and focal point for stories, games and tall tales with S'Mores. Camp fires can be… read more

• How to Measure a Fire Pit

  Measuring a fire pit is easy to do using one of two simple formulas. It's important to always measure a fire pit before adding a fireplace glass to ensure proper coverage. The average depth of glass for a standard fire pit is three inches,… read more

• How to Make a Portable Firepit

  A firepit adds an extra measure of safety to outdoor fires. Because the fuel is below the surface of the ground, firepit fires do not spread as easily. They also burn more slowly and last longer. making them ideal for late-night chats with… read more

• How to Build Your Own Portable Fire Pit

  Camping just would not be the same without a campfire. Most developed campsites will include a fire ring or fire pit, but if you are camping in a primitive, walk-in, or undeveloped site, you may have to bring your own. Using a fire pit to c… read more

• Fire Pit Regulations in Racine, WI

  Recreational fires are an entertaining part of any camping trip. Following fire regulations and safety guidelines is necessary to prevent forest fires and damage to the ecosystem. When in doubt, put the fire out. read more

• How to Cook Over a Fire Pit

  Cooking over a fire pit is an enjoyable part of camping or dining outdoors. Fire pits can be used not just for warmth, but also for meal preparation with certain foods. You can roast, bake, grill or boil a variety of items over a fire pit.… read more

• How to Make a Fire Pit in the Sand

  A fire pit, commonly used when camping, is an essential part of fire safety, keeping the fire where you want it and limiting the risk of spreading it. Whether in the desert or on the beach, sand can make for a quick, easy fire pit because i… read more

• How to Set Up an Outdoor Fire Pit

  You may find yourself ready to fire up your backpacking stove at the end of a long hike and discover you are either out of fuel or the stove has become inoperable. You will have to set up a fire pit to cook over, but this must be done with… read more

• How to Build a Survival Fire Pit for Camping

  Building a fire in a wilderness survival situation could mean the difference between life and death. Properly prepared, lighting a campfire can be just as easy as lighting a fire in the fireplace at home. Heat and light are the primary elem… read more

• How to Design an Outdoor Rock Firepit

  Camping outdoors and campfires seem to go together. It's pleasant to gather around a firepit as evening chill settles over a camp, to tell stories or plan the next day's adventures. But fire in the outdoors is a serious business and it is i… read more

• Homemade Camping Grills

  Charcoal and starter fluid? Check. Steaks and burgers? Check. BBQ pit at the campsite? Check. Camping grill? No. If you forgot the grill on your camping trip, don't fret, there are plenty of methods and means to make a homemade camping gril… read more

• Outdoor Fire Pit Rules

  Whether you're camping on the beach, in the woods or under the stars in the desert, it doesn't feel like camping without a campfire. No matter where you are when using an outdoor fire pit, it is important to remember the local laws. read more

• What Are 10 Outside-The-Box Camping Grills?

  When it comes to grilling, there are numerous options---from round charcoal grills to propane multifaceted stoves. Although these will work well, many people select camping grills based on a variety of needs--how many people you need to fe… read more

• Types of Fire Pits

  Fire pits give backyard chefs, campers and hikers a way to stay warm and prepare meals without a camp stove or oven. Fire pits come in a variety of styles and materials, and are usually manufactured in a way that allows you to gain warmth a… read more

• Ideas for a Fire Pit

  Campers know that a fire pit is the original way of providing warmth, cooking heat, and also a place to congregate at the campsite. In recent years the technological advances in camp stoves have made these the options of choice for those wh… read more

• How to Bulid a Fire Pit

  Many times campsites already have an existing fire pit or ring in which to build your campfire, so it's quite possible to be an experienced camper with no experience building a fire pit. Luckily, fire pits are easy to build and require just… read more

• How to Build a Safe Fire in the Wilderness

  One of the best parts of camping can be relaxing by a roaring fire after a long day in the wilderness. However, fire safety is crucial these days. Since wilderness campers don't have ready-made firepits to build fires in, they'll need to… read more

• How to Make Fire Pits

  Fire is a horrific danger to any forest and everything that resides there. When camping its always imperative to have a proper fire pit to contain any fires that you might make. By having a proper fire pit you'll not only protect the surrou… read more

• How to Put out a Fire in a Fire Pit

  While it's certainly not the most exciting thing you will do while camping, putting out the campfire is one of the most important. You will want to be sure the fire is fully extinguished and cool. Do not destroy the beautiful wilderness you… read more

• How to Choose a Campsite

  Choosing a campsite that is comfortable and functional will keep the entire camping group happy. Primitive campsites are beneficial for those who are backcountry camping or camping with a tent. Primitive sites often come with unpredictable… read more