What does "No open flames" really mean?
Most campsites and BBQ parks in Japan probably have a "No open flames" rule.
Before I started camping, I also thought that "no open flames" meant that I couldn't even have a flame at all. I thought charcoal fires were also forbidden, and that I could only cook with gas-powered appliances like a portable stove.
To get straight to the point, bonfires and charcoal grilling are perfectly fine. However, you must use a proper fire pit. That's what "no open flames" means. Conversely, what is prohibited is lighting a fire directly on the ground without anything underneath, and making a hearth with stones you find nearby.
Also, when using a fire pit, it is good manners to lay down a "flame-resistant sheet" to prevent the heat of the fire from damaging the ground vegetation.
A very compact and lightweight fire pit: "Camping moon SOLO-201"
This Camping moon fire pit weighs only about 1.1kg, even with its sturdy canvas case.
When folded, it's B4 size and only a few centimeters thick, making it ideal for portability.
It will also be very useful when you want to keep your luggage as light as possible when traveling by motorcycle.
Assembly itself involves fitting the frame into several places and covering it with a mesh sheet to hold the firewood.
Once you get the hang of it, you should be able to assemble it in about a minute.
The grill bridge has a two-tier structure, allowing for heat adjustment.
The grill bridge, which can hold relatively large ingredients like griddles and corn, has two levels (upper and lower) depending on the intensity of the fire, allowing you to adjust the heat, which is often difficult with bonfires.
Includes a grill grate, allowing for direct cooking
Since a grill grate is included in the set, you can enjoy both a bonfire and cooking without having to purchase a separate grate. The included grill grate has 3cm square openings, so if you're grilling bite-sized pieces of meat, it's best to place a griddle on top. For ingredients the size of corn, you can grill them directly on the grate.
Enjoy the Irori table and hanging pot cooking to the fullest.
Place this fire pit (SOLO-201) in the center and set up an irori table around it, and you can enjoy group camping with 3 to 4 people, or family camping.
Furthermore, if you use a tripod from Camping Moon, it would be fun to make stewed dishes like beef stew or curry over the bonfire.
