rockhillmanor wrote:
twins89 wrote:
Fall is a great time to camp especially in the north with the leaves changing. The nights around the fire can be very chilly. The front of you is warm and toasty while your butt and back are cold. The answer: Get fire under the hole. Simply obtain an #10 restaurant can or large metal coffee can. Place some hot coals and ashes about 2 cups worth in the can. Yes, you need to have the fire going a bit before there are coals and ashes. Place the can under your chair and you will be warm and toasty on all sides. Use caution and common sense. Don't put to much in and only use coals - not wood with flames. The coals will burn for quite some time. When they no longer keep you warm, dump them back in the fire, and add more. I can't believe I've been camping all these years and just now learned this. When the can is cool, place the coffee can lid on or rinse can to use the next time.
Great DIY idea!:C
You can go to any flea market and pick up old antique bed warmers pretty cheap that will work the same way too. And they make great conversation pieces around the campfire!!
This is the first thing that came to my mind when I read the original post. Our grandparents were a lot smarter and innovative than we give them credit for. Today, if something can't be plugged in, we think it has no value.
