I haven't had a wood burning fire camping for probably 6-7 years now.. I grew up with camp fires as a kid and just about any time I was 'camping'.
With all the 'burn bans' we seem to have around WA state and just the fact of having to haul the wood, unload it, start the fire, then have to sit where the camp site has placed the fire pit in the first place (which usually is a lousy place to begin with) it's just become a PITA as I've gotten older.
No kids to have to give the 'camping experience' to.. I don't camp with groups of people that really makes the traditional camp fire something that just seems right, and no problem with those that do that.. It's the thing to do.. I get it, did it for many, many years!
I just like hauling out the propane fire pit when there are burn bans in place or not, yet I can still have a fire under the awning or wherever I want to put it and enjoy the evening. When I'm done, I turn it off and go inside.
No hauling or buying that overpriced wood bundles. I have a wood burning stove at home and use it all the time.. I buy and split my own wood all the time and usually have at least a cord of the stuff at any one time AT HOME..
Anyway, I get asked about my propane fire pit all the time, and get the 'concerned camper' that can't have their wood fire during the bans come over and try to tell me "you know there is a burn ban and you can't have a fire.".. I say it's propane and I asked the Ranger and they said propane fires and stoves are fine... During burn bans, you can't even use charcoal bbq's.. ha, ha..
Anyway, do whatever works best for you and I'll do whatever works best for me and mind my own business about it, unless you come into my site and ask me "where did you get that propane fire pit"..
Happy camping everyone!
Mitch
