In an activity where a fire is such a large part of why we do it how come finding simple fire tools is near impossible?How many use nothing but a stick that they have found? Oh sure you can go into a speciality store & find really nice (expensive) sets of fireplace tools but to find a simple poker, a long handled wood gripper or a bellows is impossible.I have both. The poker I stole from the house. The wood gripper I found in a Canadian Tire store for $15.You would think that every RV supplies retailer would have these things.

It may not be as big an activity as you think, and the market may just not be big enough to warrant stocking a rarely used item.We don't have a fire so we don't have a need for them. I'm sure many other people look at their fire as place for social gathering so they aren't as concerned with the tools necessary to keep it going.

After installing a gas fireplace in our house I didn't need the poker set anymore. So I take the whole thing with me!

You take the poker set with you? What are you using - buffalo chips??? LOL

These are my basic bonfire tools I carry with me... Also have one of these in my RV TOOL BOXI also always a couple of these propane lighters with me at all times...I carry one of these 32-inch metal round fire pits as well on my off-road POPUP trailer front deck. I pack it upside down and usually have three logs under the base for the first fire in case we arrive late and havent located where to pickup firewood yet...Camp fires is big part of our outdoor camping...Roy Ken

I use my awning unlatch tool. Works like a charm. Good luck.

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Dtank
Explorer
Apr 04, 2020
Veebyes wrote:
In an activity where a fire is such a large part of why we do it how come finding simple fire tools is near impossible?

How many use nothing but a stick that they have found? Oh sure you can go into a speciality store & find really nice (expensive) sets of fireplace tools but to find a simple poker, a long handled wood gripper or a bellows is impossible.

I have both. The poker I stole from the house. The wood gripper I found in a Canadian Tire store for $15.

You would think that every RV supplies retailer would have these things.

Thread started 2-1-2014 ........only SIX years old on 2-1-2020..:S

Great topic for the *Around the Campfire* forum! (Pun intended)

Maybe this should be a poll......

"How many use nothing but a stick"....etc.?...:R

I prefer the fire dance - get in there and kick the wood around.

Keeps your feet warm....:W

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Veebyes
Explorer II
Apr 04, 2020
Best fire tool I have is my compressor. Super bellows.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Apr 03, 2020
General RV used to sell a very good Made in Michigan Poker, alas my wife died before they started carrying it and I'm not into making a campfire just to have a campfire (She was, I'd build the fire, she's maintain it).

It ws heavy duty rod with a heavy hook just shy of the point.

I also carry Axe. Sledge. assorted wedges. Electric Chain Saw. Other saws. And a propane powered fire starter..
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Apr 03, 2020
I have one of these Blow Pokes, . It works well and when kids are around they have great fun with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Firedragon-Blow-Poke-Fireplace-Tool/dp/B000BYRP9Y/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Blow+Poke&qid=1585950509&sr=8-2
ppine
Explorer II
Apr 03, 2020
We respond to a six year old thread because the subject is timeless and still relevant.
mobeewan
Explorer
Apr 03, 2020
An AMES floral round point shovel is my main fire tool. It is 42 inches long with 6 inch wide blade. Long enough to reach into the fire to move pices of wood or scoop up hot coals for cooking or baked potatoes. I like to use dutch ovens for baking rolls, cakes and pizza. I also like to cook using the campfire.
WV_Wanderer
Explorer
Apr 03, 2020
My favorite tool is my battery powered air pump for our air mattress makes a real good blower for stoking the fire. Start the fire set the blower on the ground near and instant fireblower. Really gets it hot fast.
Jebby14
Explorer
Apr 02, 2020
i have a little steel poler woth a hook a few inches up to roll around, got it at the dollar store. also a 10 dollar billows from a wearhouse sale. thats more than ive ever needed.
ppine
Explorer II
Apr 02, 2020
YOu don't need fire tools. I carry a shovel and a pot lifter for a Dutch Oven. That's it. Some people bring chainsaws to go camping. Try a small fire and sitting next to it. Get the rocks out of the way.

I carry a small axe or hatchet sometimes to split kindling. When people start drinking I hide. it.
bukhrn
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2020
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