Why use a Dakota fire pit?
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While reading this answer I ended up watching a couple of youtube videos and heard this guy mentioning a "Dakota fire pit".
I hadn't heard about it before, but could easily find a few images by searching the web:
Seems pretty straighforward, but the question remains:
- Why would I build a fire pit like this?
- What are the advantages?
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Efficiency, mostly
- The fire should be able to burn very hot.
- Less fuel is needed (faster cooking).
- Produces less smoke.
- Less susceptible to wind.
- Light is shielded.
- Easy to cover up to extinguish.
- Covering it to remove evidence is easier.
- Support for cookware is easily added (something like green sticks across the top is possible).
- Should produce less sparks and floating cinders (than a surface fire), which would make it safer in dry conditions
There's always a downside
- The biggest downside is that you still have to dig in the ground and most likely damage it (not a leave no trace fire).
- Should be pretty useful if you've got a permanent camp. But it could be a lot of effort for a one-nighter.
Sources: Modern Survival Blog, Survival Topics, @DCShannon, @Liam
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