Has anyone used charcoal to get your firewood started? Well I have, and I'm still using it. I just buy a bag of Match light charcoal. Place a small amount on the center of the fire ring or pit, place your log on it and BAM!! Instant fire. No more messing around with twigs, news papers or buying log starters. A bag will last me 3 seasons... Remember once the fire start you just keep adding on fire wood to it... Happy Camping!!!:W

I use the same thing as I do to start the charcoal in the chimney starter, a few paper towels (the smaller 4" or so wide strips) w/ used bacon grease. Usually 2 for the chimney starter, 4 or so for the campfire.

If we do dinner on the charcoal grill I'll use the coals to start the campfire.

Why does everyone want to stink up a good campground with wood smoke? Why not just string up enough lights to make the night look like Noon in Arizona in mid-July and enjoy the sound of the generators? Sheesh! :R

mhardin wrote:Why does everyone want to stink up a good campground with wood smoke? Why not just string up enough lights to make the night look like Noon in Arizona in mid-July and enjoy the sound of the generators? Sheesh! :RIMO if there isn't campfire smoke in the air it isn't a good campground anyway!

kennyd63 wrote:Has anyone used charcoal to get your firewood started? Well I have, and I'm still using it. I just buy a bag of Match light charcoal. Place a small amount on the center of the fire ring or pit, place your log on it and BAM!! Instant fire. No more messing around with twigs, news papers or buying log starters. A bag will last me 3 seasons... Remember once the fire start you just keep adding on fire wood to it... Happy Camping!!!:WIndeed I have. Kingsford Match Light, more money but no need to store or carry charcoal lighter in liquid form anyway. And worked way better than the 'fire starters' I bought in a supermarket last time we camped.

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thomasmnile
Explorer
May 02, 2014
kennyd63 wrote:
Has anyone used charcoal to get your firewood started? Well I have, and I'm still using it. I just buy a bag of Match light charcoal. Place a small amount on the center of the fire ring or pit, place your log on it and BAM!! Instant fire. No more messing around with twigs, news papers or buying log starters. A bag will last me 3 seasons... Remember once the fire start you just keep adding on fire wood to it...

Happy Camping!!!:W

Indeed I have. Kingsford Match Light, more money but no need to store or carry charcoal lighter in liquid form anyway. And worked way better than the 'fire starters' I bought in a supermarket last time we camped.
CampingN_C_
Explorer
May 02, 2014
mhardin wrote:
Why does everyone want to stink up a good campground with wood smoke?

Why not just string up enough lights to make the night look like Noon in Arizona in mid-July and enjoy the sound of the generators? Sheesh!

:R

IMO if there isn't campfire smoke in the air it isn't a good campground anyway!
mhardin
Explorer
May 02, 2014
Why does everyone want to stink up a good campground with wood smoke?

Why not just string up enough lights to make the night look like Noon in Arizona in mid-July and enjoy the sound of the generators? Sheesh!

:R
mbopp
Explorer
May 01, 2014
If we do dinner on the charcoal grill I'll use the coals to start the campfire.
Need-A-Vacation
Explorer
May 01, 2014
I use the same thing as I do to start the charcoal in the chimney starter, a few paper towels (the smaller 4" or so wide strips) w/ used bacon grease. Usually 2 for the chimney starter, 4 or so for the campfire.

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