Quick answer Drown it with water. Seriously, soak it. Stir the ashes and embers. Use a shovel or stick. Drown it again. Make sure everything is wet. Feel the ashes with your hand (carefully!). If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Repeat until cool. No smoke, no heat. Pack out any…
Quick answer Douse with water until cool to the touch. Stir the ashes. Douse again. Repeat. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Check for embers, especially under logs. Know your local fire restrictions before you start a fire. Pack out what you pack in, including any trash. What to check…
Quick answer Drown it. Drown it again. Then stir and feel for heat. Always have water and a shovel ready before you start your fire. Check current fire restrictions before you even think about a fire. Wind is your enemy. Don’t build a fire if it’s too windy. Pack it in, pack it out. That…
Quick answer Know who manages the land. It’s not always obvious. Check road conditions before you go. A sedan might not cut it. Fire restrictions are king. Seriously, check them. Pack it in, pack it out. All of it. Leave no trace. Leave it better than you found it. Tell someone where you’re going and…
Quick answer Drown it. Use plenty of water. Stir the ashes. Make sure all embers are wet. Feel for heat. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Repeat the drown and stir process until it’s cold. Pack it out. Leave no trace of your fire. Check local rules. Some areas have…
Quick answer Drown it. Use lots of water. Stir the ashes and embers with a shovel. Feel the ashes with your hand to make sure they’re cool. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Never bury a hot fire. Always check local fire restrictions before you even think about lighting one….
Quick answer Douse with water. Stir the ashes. Feel for heat. Repeat. Never leave a fire unattended, even for a minute. Know your fire restrictions before you even think about striking a match. Pack extra water. You’ll need it for putting out the fire, not just for drinking. Always leave your fire pit cleaner than…
Quick answer Drown it. Use lots of water. Stir the ashes. Make sure all embers are out. Feel for heat. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Repeat the drowning and stirring process. Pack out all trash and unburned food. Know the fire restrictions before you even think about lighting one….
Quick answer Douse with water. Lots of it. Stir the embers. Make sure water hits everything. Feel the ashes. They should be cool to the touch. Repeat water and stirring until totally cold. Pack out what you packed in. Leave no trace. Know the fire rules before you light up. What to check first (do…
Quick answer Douse with water until hissing stops. Stir the ashes and embers with a shovel. Feel the ashes with the back of your hand. Repeat water and stirring until cold. Pack out all trash, never burn it. Know fire restrictions before you go. What to check first (do this before you drive out) Before…
