When attempting to start a fire, there are typically three time-tested steps to success in most environments. Start with tiny shavings of flammable material known as tinder to produce a small flame. Once you have something burning, you add kindling. Kindling is slightly larger and thicker than tinder, which helps add body to the fire. After …
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IntroLighting a bonfire isn’t all that difficult as long as you have the right materials and tools. Start small by gathering dry tinder – very small twigs, leaves, newspaper, and other small material that will easily catch fire. Then gather your kindling – larger sticks and thin pieces of wood to add on top of …