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how to season wood: man with firewood stack

How to season wood: get your firewood in ship shape for camping season

By Alex Foxfield published

Our tips on how to season wood so that your logs reach the optimum condition for your stoves and for clean and consistent campfires

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Types of camping stove: for backpacking and car camping

By Julia Clarke published

We break down the different types of camping stove including the pros and cons of each to help you figure out what you need for cooking up a storm

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best trees for firewood: campfire

Best trees for firewood: for steady, safe and satisfying campfires

By Alex Foxfield published

A guide to the best trees for firewood, so that you can achieve a steady, safe heat for your campfire or wood-burning stove

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how to chop firewood: man chopping firewood

How to chop firewood: split your campfire fuel with ease

By Alex Foxfield published

Knowing how to chop firewood with or without an axe or maul will enable you to fashion pieces perfect for the campfire

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wood-burning stove

What is a wood-burning stove, and should I buy one?

By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella published

When you’re out camping, there’s nothing quite like wild-cooking a feast over naked flames – but do you really need a wood-burning stove to do that?

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How to use a wood-burning stove

How to use a wood-burning stove to get the most out of your meals on camp

By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella published

Cooking over an open flame sounds simple, but knowing how to use a wood-burning stove can significantly improve your results

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