Long log fire (nying)

The long log fire (nying) is a traditional outing campfire used when you want a fire that can burn all night. If you are going to keep a night fire, you should consider whether you need a fire watch.

Used for: A fire that burns for a long time.

Illustration: Henrik Lerdahl, Trondhjems Turistforening.

How to build a long log fire

1. You need three large logs, preferably spruce or pine.
2. Two logs are laid on the ground with a small gap between them.
3. In the gap you place easily ignitable kindling to get the fire going at the start.
4. Lay two cross-sticks across, near the end of the two large logs.
5. Finally a new large log is laid on top of the cross-sticks.
6. The large logs should be slightly notched on the faces turned in towards the fire, so that they catch more easily.

Once the long log fire has caught, it burns slowly and evenly — well suited to long winter nights with a campfire atmosphere.

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