Concerned about campfire/firepit smoke

Executive wrote:
A campfire is to camping as a horse was to a buggy. That said, it's not the campfire that's the problem, it's the dolt MAKING the fire. A well made campfire will give off a minimal amount of smoke and ash. Using dry wood is the first step but is usually overlooked. Making a FIRE is the second step. Usually campers simply throw some logs into the pit, add a gallon or so of gasoline, then throw in a match...viola! instant fire. Gas burns up, logs are not lit completely, and the fire goes out and smoulders creating eye watering, throat irritating, chest hurting smoke. (OK I exaggerated a bit on the amount of gasoline..:B) We encountered one idiot that was using pressure treated 4x4's...:S...the other issue is building a fire, then going back into the RV and letting it burn itself out. Why? If you're not sitting next to it, you're not enjoying it, so put the darn thing out. Letting it simply smoulder is stupid and inconsiderate to everyone. Stupid, as it may flare up from a gust of wind and catch something else on fire with no one around.. inconsiderate, as not everyone likes to sleep with the windows closed or have the smell of wood smoke permeate their coach, their clothes and their bedding. I think the State Campground rangers should have a presentation on how to build campfires. Everyone would benefit....OK...I'm off my rant..:B:B:B...Dennis

Good rant, Dennis. My father taught my brother and I how to build a proper campfire and start it with one "kitchen" match. Have always enjoyed sitting around a nice campfire. But many "campers" out there have no concept of building and maintaining a campfire. As a former Scoutmaster we were taught how to build a variety of campfires, but I've since lost that skill.

Now that I've matured it seems that my lungs have problems with smoke and have to stay in the MH in fresher air.