Fire Types Dakota Pit Fire Direction of Wind
HEAT
Wind Block
Airflow
The Dakota Fire Hole is more Difficult to make than simply building a fire on the Surface. However the energy required to make a Dakota fire hole is offset by it’s efficient consumption of fuel; it greatly reduces the amount of firewood required to cook meals, treat water to destroy pathogens, or to warm your body. The Dakota Fire Hole will burn hotter than any other type of fire method. This is due to the sheltering effect of the hole and thus the heat is concentrated. Heat loss due to wind and other factors is greatly reduced thus making it ideal for cooking. Another advantage is that the fire is concealed underground and makes near invisible to others. For this very reason it was a popular method used by mountain men, pioneers and Militaries.
Tools Required
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