Isn’t the log cabin fire just doing that in a more organized and structured way? It allows the tinder to catch in the middle before catching the fuel logs, instead of having to add onto them. And sure, you can always restructure the fire once it’s going, but you can also plan it ahead.
Not questioning your ability, rather the opposite. Sometimes structured fires are a standardized way to help people that aren’t as skilled or intuitive for fires.
The logs only getting heat from one side is the issue. With the logs being on top of the fire, the fire can reach around them and burn them more completely.
There’s probably a bit of an increase in burn time with the log cabin method, but it’s going to require more maintenance in the long run. The key to a good fire is to get a solid bed of coals built up quickly.
Isn’t the log cabin fire just doing that in a more organized and structured way? It allows the tinder to catch in the middle before catching the fuel logs, instead of having to add onto them. And sure, you can always restructure the fire once it’s going, but you can also plan it ahead.
Not questioning your ability, rather the opposite. Sometimes structured fires are a standardized way to help people that aren’t as skilled or intuitive for fires.
The logs only getting heat from one side is the issue. With the logs being on top of the fire, the fire can reach around them and burn them more completely.
There’s probably a bit of an increase in burn time with the log cabin method, but it’s going to require more maintenance in the long run. The key to a good fire is to get a solid bed of coals built up quickly.