How to Make an All-Night Campfire with Just One Log (VIDEO)

This simple hack will allow a single log to burn for hours upon hours.Said to be created by an early train hopper to stay warm in between jumping trains.

It is called ‘The Swedish Torch’ and it is absolutely brilliant.

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In the video below, YouTube user Doogly demonstrates how to make a Swedish torch, which is also known as Swedish candle, Canadian candle, Swedish fire torch, Swedish log stove, or similar name, using a chainsaw. Basically, instead of tossing any firewood into your fire pit, grab one thick log and make two cuts. These cuts should be deep, at least halfway through the log, and should form an X on the top.

These Are Good for Campfires & Cookouts
Once you've lit your newly cut log, you have a long-lasting fire that will keep burning until you're ready to hit your tent. Yet this fire building technique offers more options than simply warmth and light—it also provides a ready-made stovetop for your camp cooking.

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If you simply want to relax around your campsite, seek woods like pine, fir, and birch. Weston calls these soft woods, which give off the scent and light of the traditional campfires we all love.

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Different types of logs create different effects as they burn, and your choice may depend on the purpose of your campfire.