How To Build a Self-Feeding Campfire

They keep you warm when the temperatures dip low, are great for outdoor cooking, and create a relaxing ambiance at the end of a long day. Campfires are usually pretty easy to build, but keeping them going can be a task. Throwing more wood on it as it dies down puts you at risk of burns. And sometimes, adding more wood to it just smothers it and puts it out. To avoid a possible injury or headache, learn how to build a self-feeding campfire that'll burn throughout the evening with these tips.

One thing to keep in mind with any campfire, especially these that burn for longer periods of time, is to never leave them unattended. It only takes a small gust of wind to carry embers out of the fire and send something up in flames. If you absolutely must leave your campsite, put the fire out before you do.