Really interesting! But isn’t there quite a large risk of getting a root fire which would later result in a flare up? Or do you just drench the hole with loads of water? Again, very interesting!
Hi Grimbo, tried it yesterday on a smaller scale in my backyard – really worked well, although found that the ‘U Bend’ I had dug filled up with ash and ‘coals’ fairly quickly, and prevented the fire from drawing oxygen properly. Am thinking either use a small metal grate, make the U bend a bit less severe or use harder woods that a slower burning as opposed to pine – cheers mate
please i insists you do try it out,thats why i post these vds ,not for my ego,but for people to learn and try the stuff out…please get back with any info when youve tried it…thanks grimbo.
such a good idea, would never have thought about doing anything like this – but it makes fantastic sense!
hope you don’t mind if I borrow this concept off you and try it out next time I am out and about:?
Thats a good point, how can i tell if the ground is…..Peaty?
I wouldn’t want to start some raging fire a day after i have left, or for a fire to start up right under me while i sleep.
Is there a method to tell? I know what peat looks like, but digging in mud, it all kinda looks the same.
a quick update on the science of this method…
The hole acts the same as when you blow onto your fire air travels through and its like a bellow,generating more heat,more heat less fuel.
the VC did this in nam but made the holes longer
they were use both buy scouts and in shelters on the plains the built them with tepee type shelters the air intake outside of the tent
nice 1 sir love it
Really interesting! But isn’t there quite a large risk of getting a root fire which would later result in a flare up? Or do you just drench the hole with loads of water? Again, very interesting!
or…..regularly give it a good poking and riddling!!!!
Hi Grimbo, tried it yesterday on a smaller scale in my backyard – really worked well, although found that the ‘U Bend’ I had dug filled up with ash and ‘coals’ fairly quickly, and prevented the fire from drawing oxygen properly. Am thinking either use a small metal grate, make the U bend a bit less severe or use harder woods that a slower burning as opposed to pine – cheers mate
please i insists you do try it out,thats why i post these vds ,not for my ego,but for people to learn and try the stuff out…please get back with any info when youve tried it…thanks grimbo.
such a good idea, would never have thought about doing anything like this – but it makes fantastic sense!
hope you don’t mind if I borrow this concept off you and try it out next time I am out and about:?
peat looks like peat,honest you will know it,its softer,you can dig easier into it,
I haven’t used it in another country, but I’ve seen vids 🙂
Thats a good point, how can i tell if the ground is…..Peaty?
I wouldn’t want to start some raging fire a day after i have left, or for a fire to start up right under me while i sleep.
Is there a method to tell? I know what peat looks like, but digging in mud, it all kinda looks the same.
a quick update on the science of this method…
The hole acts the same as when you blow onto your fire air travels through and its like a bellow,generating more heat,more heat less fuel.
Pretty cool, I’ll give this a try. Thanks!
great video 5/5
Dig a hole let the air flow. Man smart info. 5*
great vid and info,is it right that you have the breath hole facing into the wind direction.
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Very Cool technique Grimbo. Unfortunately most of the areas were I live are full of peat. but, I’ll Try it in the beach sand. Cheers, Grimbo.
I love the concealability of this fire. Essential in the UK.
Any where near “chalky caves?” Man made ones I have heard that were made during the Crusades.
no,my area is chalky.
great video grimbo 5/5 .
malc.
Sorry about the repeat of the peet..lol
Hey Brother I hope theres no peet burried doen there. Good video as usual.
great video grimbo
Used these myself they seem to burn hotter and consume less fuel, I dont know the science I just know it works.
Nice Vid grimbo 5/5