Heading out into the great outdoors on a camping trip is a wonderful way to spend a weekend. Camping can help you detach from the stresses of modern life, and feel at one with nature as you make your camp in a quiet corner of the great British countryside. But a campsite is incomplete without a roaring fire. Here are some of the reasons why fire and camping are a match made in heaven and how to ensure you set a fire you can be proud of during your upcoming trip.
It’s all about the ambience
Few things in life can replicate the ambience of huddling around a roaring campfire with your nearest and dearest. Whether you’re sharing ghost stories, reflecting on childhood memories, or planning for the future, sitting around the campfire is the perfect place to share stories and catch up with the most important people in your life.
In fact, a study has found that the ambience created by a fire is actually good for your health, as it can reduce your blood pressure. So, sparking up a roaring fire and setting the world to rights with your best friends is not only good for the soul but good for your health, too!
A campfire keeps you warm
Even on the balmiest of summer days, temperatures typically plummet when the sun sets on the horizon. While you can turn to a jumper or coat to protect you from the elements, nothing beats sitting around the campfire, enjoying the heat emanating from the flames.
So many first-time campers fall into the trap of thinking that just because the day was blazing hot, the early evening won’t be too chilly. Let’s just say that a campfire will be your saving grace as the sun finally sets, and you can huddle around the flames to keep yourself warm long into the night.
You can cook over the open flames
As well as being ambient and warming, a campfire is also incredibly practical. You can rustle up some delicious BBQ food over your campfire, providing your family and friends with a delicious evening meal after a long walk in the countryside.
If you’ve decided to head to the local country pub for your meal, you can come back and toast marshmallows on the campfire, which serve as a sweet and delicious way to round off the evening. Then following a cosy night in your tent, you can boil some hot water on the fire first thing in the morning, ensuring you can brew up a pot of coffee to start the day right.
Get the right fuel for your campfire
Campfires are romantic, warming, practical and essential if you decide to spend a weekend in the countryside with your family and friends. But it’s really important not to leave your fuel up to chance. Instead of scouring the countryside for wood, take some kiln-dried firewood with you.
You can also grab a pack of our handy Wood Wool Twizlers and Supapak Kindling, which will help you get your fire started like a pro. You might also consider our Handy Firepit Bundle, which comes with everything you need to get your campfire off to a roaring start.
