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So
youíve just arrived at your first resting
site and you think you are all set and ready for
the start of your adventure but as you start to
settle you notice its starting to get rather cold
and youíve already got loads of warm clothes
on. You start to put more on but wait the answer is
really quite
simpleÖÖÖÖÖ. FIRE!
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Here
are just some of the great things fire can provide
and equip you with when you are out
trampingÖÖÖ
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Purified
water.
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Cooked
food.
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Signaling
for help
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Providing
warmth
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Light
and comfort
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Helps
to keep predators away
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Makes
you feel just that little bit safer
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How
to Make a Fire....
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Stage
1:
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Select
a clear sheltered area to construct your
fire
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Stage
2.
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Collect
some dry grasses, twigs and
sticks.
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Stage
3.
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Place
the dry grasses on the bottom, now
gradually build a cone shape with the
dry twigs.
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Stage
4.
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Make
sure you have a steady supply of dry wood
to stoke your fire.
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Stage
5.
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Carefully
light your fire.
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Stage
6.
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Gradually
add more dry wood until you are left with
a roaring fire.
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Each
and every person who ventures out into the Great
Outdoors should have at least two ways to start a
fire with them. One on them at all times and the
other to be kept with their gear.
And did you know, a few small fires can provide a lot more
heat then one large fire.
As
you probably know keeping warm in the bush is
essential so hereís some great tips when
making a fireÖ
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Collect
firewood you think you will need for the
night and then collect the same amount
again. Experience shows that you will need
it.
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Conserve
fuel by making a
ìstar fireî where the ends of the logs meet in
the fire only. As the night goes on and
more fuel is needed push
the logs inward.
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Make
a reflector from your SPACE BLANKET on the
back wall of a shelter to reflect heat of
your fire onto your back, sit between the
fire and the wall.
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