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beep_check t1_j6ujx1v wrote

when your wood is nice and dry, you can light a top down fire with a match and no paper.

the result is smoke free, apart from any birch bark you might have topped it off with.

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whaletacochamp t1_j6v2m6o wrote

I used to pride myself on starting my stove/campfires with one match and no paper. Now I just want heat asap so 2-3 pieces of fat wood and some kindling on top of two medium splits plus the MAPP torch and I’ve got the same satisfaction. The torch is also great for getting a draft up your flue if you have issues with that.

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beep_check t1_j6wg8hr wrote

i often start my fire with a propane torch too. you can still get a fire going with very little smoke that way.

i don't think the torch saves much time, but it's easier than assembling a proper stack.

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zarnov OP t1_j74kx0r wrote

Ok, I did use paper, but way less than normal+no precarious stack of kindling on top and it started right up! Now, top down is even east!!thanks for suggestion.

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zarnov OP t1_j6ul4ls wrote

Hmm, my wood is pretty dry. I’ll try that and/or less paper and see how it goes.

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beep_check t1_j6wg0pj wrote

the key that I've found is to put the biggest logs on the bottom, and using smaller pieces as you go up the stack

by the time you get to the top the pieces should be pencil sized, with a little bit of tinder at the top to get it going

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hudsoncider t1_j6wnllf wrote

I think you just described the top down method :-)

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