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  • 02-01-2019 5:36pm
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    Collin2
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    hey, just preparing for some wild camping in the summer (specifically Wicklow mountains). Looking to drive up, park somewhere and walk a bit into the woods then set up shop. Just wondering how strict the 'open fire' law is and if anyone has any trouble. Not looking for a huge bonfire, just something to cook a steak and boil some water over. Thanks.


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    Twat-Badger
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    If you want to camp in the Wicklow mountains that's fine. But don't be lighting any open fires. Bring a Kelly Kettle or the likes for boiling water etc.


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    Tabnabs
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    Also consider something like a firebox, which will give you flames to cook over, but a control over how big the fire is.

    https://www.fireboxstove.com/

    cheaper versions available, plenty to suit all budgets.


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    Benny Biscotti
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    I'm prepping for some wild camping too. While you are on the subject of campfires, what wood would you use?

    I have a firebox but am wondering what the etiquette is of what wood to use. I know Coillte don't allow you to chop wood but what about broken branches lying on forest floor?


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    Tabnabs
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    Dry standing dead wood, found around camp. Bring tinder from home and have the means to get enough heat to produce a fire in wet/damp conditions.

    The stuff you pick up off the forest floor is wet and useless. It must be off and ground and dead.


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    Collin2
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Collin2


    Benny Biscotti wrote: »
    I'm prepping for some wild camping too. While you are on the subject of campfires, what wood would you use?

    I have a firebox but am wondering what the etiquette is of what wood to use. I know Coillte don't allow you to chop wood but what about broken branches lying on forest floor?

    Dead standing wood! Find smaller (or large) dead trees that haven't fallen yet. As mentioned, make sure you bring some tinder for yourself. After that its just a matter of getting the tinder lit and finding small enough kindling to start the fire.


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    macadam
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    Hiked Djouce mountain yesterday and seen a couple of families camping along the river. We were amazed when coming back down that they had left and never extinguished their camp fire and them camping right beside the river. We duly emptied our remaining water and refilled our bottles and put the fire out.
    How can someone who brings their children camping just walkaway from their camp fire??


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    Tabnabs
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    The stupidity and selfishness of people should never be underestimated. Well done to taking control and averting a much bigger problem.


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    iwillhtfu
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    macadam wrote: »
    Hiked Djouce mountain yesterday and seen a couple of families camping along the river. We were amazed when coming back down that they had left and never extinguished their camp fire and them camping right beside the river. We duly emptied our remaining water and refilled our bottles and put the fire out.
    How can someone who brings their children camping just walkaway from their camp fire??

    These are the kind of ****in eejits that ruin actual wild camping for the majority although to be honest I think those that do go wild camping are in the minority.

    I blame facebook and all those wild camping and camping with kids pages you do get some all dopes on them.


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