Question about what to use to make a fire on?

[PhotoGirl]

Ok so I'm just a little unsure. After having always pretty much used things that lift of the ground (be it a gas, hexi or some other type of kit like a kelly kettle and trangia type stoves) and a few other options I am wanting to buy these...

http://www.ronniesunshines.com/reversable-cast-iron-griddle-p-968.html and http://www.ronniesunshines.com/reversable-cast-iron-griddle-p-968.html and perhaps a Dutch oven.

Only thing I am wondering is I don't and wouldn't want to light a fire on the ground or be at risk of scorching it and such. So I am seeking advice on what to use to make the fire on. I have seen collapsible bowls but most of them I am not sure if they will make a wide enough one.

I have something a little like this that I have inherited from family that used to go everywhere with us when we were younger but it is quite weighty and I'm looking to see if there are alternatives.

What I am looking for can't stand very tall as the overall height of the grill I am looking at is 9.5 inches but still needs to be tall enough so I can use it to it's best.

Thanks for looking and I hope you can help me.

 

[Mesquite]

How good are you with an angle grinder? If handy get a jerry can and make that into an altar fireplace.

I also use some 10mm rebar bent into 2 rests which I cross with angle iron. Anything higher and I make a tripod up

 

[lannyman8]

i make fire on bear earth all the time, all i do is remove the top layer of grass and place away from the heatupside down, i have never had a problem with this at all.....once thats done just dig down a little way to keep the wood and ash in the same place and from rolling around........

place the griddle over the the top, just use the earth to support it.........

or if you really are against it, try asking if anyone can make you a fire box that will flat pack, that way it takes up no room and is safe easy to slot together......

cant find the thread but it is here some place........

hope this helps...

chris..

 

[garethw]

Hi there
I've been looking to solve the same issue. I have a some fishing lakes in France and often camp there...I need to light a fire, but as I also have customers paying to fish who are not allowed ot light fires I have a bit of a problem. I allow barbacues though and have found this small BBQ in a camping shop which is low, and big enough to light a fire on boil water and cook a quick meal, as well as keep me warm...all this without breaking my own house rules...

cheers
Gareth

 

[John Fenna]

i make fire on bear earth all the time, QUOTE]

I guess that is "bear grills" then?

Sorry - couldn't resist....

I found a cheapo BBQ in a charity shop which I will now use until it falls apart (not too long by the look of it...) but in the past I have used a Quality Street tin with 3 legs from hammered, drilled and bent tent poles held on with wing nuts..... Quality (street) fire tub when a bit of sand or earth is put in the tin as a burning base. - a couple of long steel tent pegs made the pan supports.

 

[lannyman8]

is that my spelling letting me down....AGAIN!!!!!!!..........doh.....

i did find the thread i wanted though, check this out.....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63053

regards.

chris.........

 

[John Fenna]

is that my spelling letting me down....AGAIN!!!!!!!..........doh.....

i did find the thread i wanted though, check this out.....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63053

regards.

chris.........

Not letting you down - adding a touch of fun to the day
My spelling is Carp as well - spell checks are worth their weight in gold for preparing my articles for the magazines!

 

[lannyman8]

awesome, RATFLMAO.............................................

not just me then........

 

[PhotoGirl]

I do like the look/idea of a collapsible fire box although something like that BBQ would also work.

Never used an angle grinder myself mesquite.

 

[bilmo-p5]

The griddles are great; I've been using one for years. I always use a stove or two under mine...

 

[nenook]

hello, if you know someone who can weld , get a steel wheel rim from a scrap yard approx £5 and get them to weld 3 legs on it and you have an instant fire place or bbq if you add a mesh top job done if youre close to stafford il make one for you

nenook

 

[Broch]

Look for 'Son of Hibachi' (even sold on Amazon).

It's really a BBQ that can double up as a stove (in a well ventilated space) but we tend to throw logs on it on camp sites that only allow BBQs. It's cast metal so will last a lot longer than sheet steel BBQs but does cost more to start with.

If you're allowed a propper fire, just remove the turf and follow the instructions elsewhere in this forum

Regards,

Andy

 

[PhotoGirl]

Thanks folks!

I do know someone who can weld actually nenook so perhaps an idea.

Ian, what is the stove propped up on on your first picture and what stoves are those you are using under them? I like to have choices, I really enjoy cooking and if I could I'd have one of every cooker/stove and pots/pans and so on though it would just be space and such. When I make my millions maybe..

Just taken a look at the Son of Hitachi, think i have heard of them before but never known anyone to get an opinion of them. Yeah I'm not adverse to a proper fire as long as I know I'm not going to make the world burn or smoulder and it's all allowed too, though I must admit I don't think there are many places near me that let you.

 

[garethw]

If you are in the market for a good camping stove, you can't beat the Coleman Duel Fuel Double Burner...http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/stoves-and-lanterns/camping-stoves/new-coleman-unleaded-duel-fuel-310142.html
Ok its not very Bushcrafty, but its a cracking stove for camping. You can also get an Oven to prop on top.
I've had one for ten years and all my mate Carp anglers use them for a week away.
cheers
Gareth

 

[gsfgaz]

U could all ways dig a hole , then replace the sod's of grass after ur finished , then leave area as u found it ...

 

[bilmo-p5]

Ian, what is the stove propped up on on your first picture and what stoves are those you are using under them?

The griddle is supported by four 12" rock pegs. They're very good as you can easily set up your griddle dead-level; a handy thing if you want to do pancakes or some such.
The stoves are 2 Primus No.210, one pint pressure paraffin stoves . They look slightly different but they are effectively the same.