How much firewood do you use for one camping trip?
It's dangerous to use scavenged firewood. It's better to buy it in advance so you can act with ease on the day, so my family often buys it beforehand.
That's because if you buy it from an online shop, you don't have to go through the trouble of carrying heavy loads.
・You'll know how much firewood you need for one camping trip
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・Amount of firewood to use
Bonfires are one of the joys of camping. But when it comes to bonfires, you might wonder how much firewood to prepare. This time, I considered how much is needed for different scenarios.
Before we get to the main topic, places to buy firewood include home centers, online stores, and campsites.
If there's a home center nearby, that's fine, but if not, ordering online in advance is easier and more convenient. If you have Amazon Prime, shipping is free and it's hassle-free.
However, in rare cases, some campsites only allow firewood purchased at the campsite, so be sure to check in advance.
Also, the way firewood burns differs depending on the type. Hardwood firewood is denser and lasts longer than softwood firewood. However, it's harder to light, so softwood firewood is recommended for kindling at the start of a bonfire.
When you're new to it, the best thing is to try both and get a feel for it. Home centers and campsites are often more expensive, so it's best to buy in bulk if possible.
From ordering to product arrival, it was fast. This product is a mix of softwood and hardwood firewood.
When I opened the product, I thought there would be strange insects and larvae inside!
But when I actually opened it, I couldn't find a single one.
A few pieces of firewood had small holes, and I tried hitting them on the ground, but there were no insect larvae or anything, so I was relieved.
Over the weekend, I tried burning both types of firewood in my backyard. Thanks to the dryness of the firewood, it ignited well and didn't pop, which is good firewood. I plan to repurchase it when I run out.
From Amazon reviews
・If you only use it for cooking
The目安 (guideline) is as follows. If it's hardwood, it's 2 bundles. You might have some left over depending on the cooking time, but this assumes slow cooking using a Dutch oven or similar.
Hardwood firewood: 2 bundles (1 cardboard box of size 80)
Softwood firewood: 4 bundles (double the amount of hardwood)
・If you use a bonfire even after dinner
Hardwood firewood: 4 bundles (1 size 80 cardboard box)
Softwood firewood: 6 bundles (double the amount of hardwood)
・If you use a bonfire after dinner and also for breakfast the next morning
When I actually camped at Fumotoppara Highlands at the foot of Mt. Fuji in late autumn, it was cold if the bonfire died out, and I used up 6 bundles of hardwood firewood. This much was necessary because I had the bonfire going for a long time.
Hardwood firewood: 6 bundles (1 size 80 cardboard box)
Softwood firewood: 8 bundles (double the amount of hardwood)
・A bonfire stand is necessary for bonfires
It goes without saying, but you need a bonfire stand to have a bonfire when camping. You might not need one if the campsite allows direct fires, but most campsites require one.
Prepare a bonfire stand before buying firewood
The following video explains the dangers of scavenged firewood. There's even a risk of blindness if you burn toxic firewood like lacquer trees.
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