Fire Log: November 27, 2015

Finally got a little extra time today to build a new fire pit and reflector for the Winter Bushcraft Shelter and play with some new kit.   I think the pit has the right orientation to the shelter now,  so the smoke blows away  or straight up.   My youngest son actually started the fire today with his fire steel and jute twine.   It takes him about 2 minutes to get a fire going,  not bad for an 11 year old.

New Pit & Reflector

BK 16 close up for Becker Fans

BK-16 makes amazing feathers and shavings for campfires.  This was a piece of Black Walnut ( We have a lot of these around here).
















I also brought out the BK-5 today too,   because the new Becker needed company.

Sharpening Reflector Stakes

After chopping points on to the reflector support stakes,  shavings still curled off the Walnut.    Overall we still had a good time playing in the dirt!

Be safe and enjoy the season everyone!