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WITH DAV I D C O O K
Tried tips from true campers.
HOT CHIPS
Running short of kindling or fire
starters? Then rescue that bag of corn
chips from the kids and save your
bacon. Corn chips will burn freely, are
easy to light and a handful will start
a fire with ease. And the best bit is
that once the fire has started, you can
nibble on the rest of the packet with
your beer or glass of wine.
A REAL BELTER
An old belt with a few bent wire hooks
makes a handy companion around a
campfire. The belt can go around any
nearby tree and with the attached
hooks you can hang all those useful
fireside tools that you’re going to need
for preparing those succulent camping
meals, keeping them off the ground.
RIGHT LIGHT
Head torches and many LED light
sources can be harsh and very
directional, when what you want
around camp is a soft, even light.
If you place that head torch or
similarly strong LED light under or
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behind a white plastic bottle filled
with water – an empty milk bottle is
ideal – it will produce a soft, even light
that will illuminate a kitchen, table or
general area. Best of all, once you’re
finished, you can use the water for
washing up or a cuppa.