Did you know there’s an easy way to measure a campfire’s cooking temperature? It’s called the “hand test” and it can help you nail the perfect cook every time. Measuring Cooking Temperature To perform the hand test, start by holding your hand, palm-down, about six inches above where you will be cooking.

Each year, humans create thousands of wildfires. This post discusses fire safety, choosing fire sites, and properly extinguishing fires.

Choosing a good tinder is an important component of fire making. I do most my camping in national and provincial parks where Leave No Trace is essential. I like to carry cotton in my fire kit. Cotton ignites well, packs small, and weighs nothing.