You need to get ready for a hike thoroughly and without haste. The next time we will talk about what things and objects need to be taken with the wallpaper and how to put it all in a backpack, the organization of tourism is a serious matter. It is important to note that every member of the group must have a match. There is no need to specifically explain why this is needed. On the route, there may be situations when it is required to light a fire quickly and in any weather. And you need to be ready for this procedure. But even in the case when the group has stopped for a halt, it is necessary to set up tents and choose a place for a fireplace according to long-established rules.
At a halt or a long stay, a bonfire is the central object around which the whole life and the romantic component of the hike flows. And before lighting a fire, you need to choose a place where it is most convenient to make a fire. I must say that tourism and local history have received a new impetus to revitalize. In particular, a lot of teaching materials are published to help young hiking enthusiasts. However, practice remains the main basis for every action. The place for the fire is chosen so that it is sheltered from wind and rain. It should be located on the leeward side of the tents and at a distance of at least 5 meters from them. This is required by elementary safety measures - sparks from a fire can easily damage tents.
This is followed by the preparation of the fireplace itself. The place is cleared of old leaves and grass. Very often the top layer of sod is removed, and the site is lined with stones. If necessary, deepening is done in the soil. Harvesting firewood is a responsible business. It is best to collect dry brushwood, twigs and hardwood trunks. Pine branches, twigs and logs burn well and give a lot of heat. Dry grass, bush branches, and tree bark are suitable for maintaining the fire. But before that, you need to prepare the so-called kindling and firewood. Birch bark is best suited for kindling. You can use dry pine or cedar needles.
It is no secret that all the necessary goods for tourism can be bought in the store. But, as practice shows, the material for kindling is most reliably prepared with your own hands. Experienced explorers do just that. It is not at all necessary that the homework will come in handy on the hike. A piece of birch bark and a match placed in a metal container can come in handy once every three years. But a prudent person always keeps this resource in his backpack. In conclusion, it must be said that the main thing is to light a small flame and gradually increase the burning area by adding thin and dry branches or twigs. It is important not to rush or fuss. This rule must be followed in any weather.
