Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

Bonfire Basics: 5 Campfire Essentials

Search

Bonfire Basics: 5 Campfire Essentials

February 5, 2013

Even in the colder months, sitting around a campfire can be a magical experience. But to beat the cold, you do need to have the right tools.

camp chair ll 600b   jpeg

Above: As avid outdoorsmen, the guys at Best Made manufacture rugged tools that make camping possible all-year-round. As New Yorkers, they do so with style.

Bonfire Basics 5 Campfire Essentials portrait 4

Above: If you don't feel like chopping wood yourself, tote along Terrain's bonfire log. Requiring only a single match to light, this dry kiln log is an instant campfire-on-the-go; $28.

700 screen shot 2013 01 30 at 1 58 33 pm

Above: Rugged types will want to chop their own firewood with the best: Best Made's special edition axe. Beautifully forged by fourth-generation axe makers, the high carbon American steel head sits atop a gracefully curved hickory helve. Available plain or in a myriad of hand-painted hues, this heirloom quality axe is elegant tool for the real woodsman; $135 to $300. For ease packing in and out of the forest Best Made also makes a padded duck canvas case; $110.

camp chair 600a   jpeg

Above: Built to withstand prolonged exposure to the elements, Best Made's camp chair is made from study white oak and durable duck canvas. Simply flip the back down and this versatile seat instantly converts to a stool. Available in three shades: natural, red, and gray; $185.

700 screen shot 2013 01 30 at 2 02 35 pm

Above: For extra warmth, wrap yourself in a blanket by the company that's been keeping campers cozy for decades. Hudson Bay Millenium Point Blanket features the company's signature stripes, updated to a more modern palette. Available in twin to king; $295 to $350.

700 screen shot 2013 01 30 at 2 09 38 pm

Above: The Swedish camping experts at Light My Fire have conceived of the ingenious tool that turns any stick into an instant and much more secure FireFork; $4.95.

Bonfire Basics 5 Campfire Essentials portrait 9

Above: Don't forget the S'mores: Made by Brooklyn confectioners Whimsy and Spice, this delectable S'mores kit features Mark's homemade marshmallows (a personal favorite of mine), house-made graham cracker shortbread cookies, and squares of chocolate from Madecasse; $18.

For a complete tutorial on how to build the perfect campfire, visit Love the Outdoors.

N.B. Looking for more clever camping supplies? Browse all our features on camping in style.

(Visited 267 times, 2 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.

Product summary  

Bonfire Basics 5 Campfire Essentials portrait 10
Fireplace & Hearth

Bonfire Log

$28.00 USD from Terrain

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

v5.0