Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Build the Dakota Hole Fire - It's very effective

Dakota Fire - Air feed on right, fire on left

I always thought of the Dakota Hole Fire as something mostly for stealth, when I wanted a fire, but didn't want others to know, it is that, but also much more.

What are the reasons to build a Dakota Hole Fire?

  • To have a fire that is not easily visible to others
  • For a safe controlled fire in windy conditions
  • Efficiency, cooking can be done with very little wood
  • To leave an area visibly untouched-have a fire and leave no trace
  • Ideal for use in partially sheltered conditions, like a lean-to, under a tarp or other open shelter

Let's talk in a little more detail about each of the advantages of the Dakota Hole Fire

Read the whole article on our website here