Can I use kiln dried logs in a camp fire?

There is nothing more magical than a crackling camp fire. It is an important part of outdoor experiences, providing warmth, while providing you with a place to cook. The kind of wood you use in your camp fire plays a role in your overall experience. The best wood for camp fires, without a doubt, is kiln dried logs.

What are Kiln Dried Logs?

Kiln dried logs are wood that has been dried in a kiln under strict controls. The process removes a lot of the moisture from the wood, providing you with logs that have a moisture content of less than twenty percent. This is essential to efficient burning. When the wood you burn in your camp fire is too damp, it will result in a lot of smoke, along with low heat output.

The kiln drying process involves the logs being placed in the kiln that is temperature, air flow, and humidity controlled to ensure optimal drying. This ensures the moisture content in the wood is reduced, while eliminating any pests or insects.

Why Use Kiln Dried Logs in Your Camp Fire

Using kiln dried logs in your camp fire provides numerous excellent benefits:

Easy to Light

One of the main benefits of using our Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs in your camp fire is they are so easy to light. With their low moisture content, they are able to catch alight quickly and easily, when compared to other firewood. This means your camp fire will be burning in a fraction of the time. When you use our fire starters and kindling, you will find the lighting process considerably easier and seamless.

High Heat Output

Kiln dried logs are preferred because they provide a reliable and consistent heat output, making it ideal for keeping warm outside your tent or for cooking. The low moisture content ensures the wood burns at a steady temperature. You can also enjoy the confidence that your camp fire isn’t going to suddenly die out on you.

Minimal Smoke with a Clean Burn

Most people use wet wood in their camp fires, which produces a lot of smoke, irritating your eyes and throat, while releasing particulates into the environment. When you use kiln dried logs, the low moisture content, reduces the amount of smoke your fire produces, providing you with a clean burn. At the same time, it helps you reduce your impact on the environment.

Long Burn Time

Kiln dried logs offer a long burn time, when compared to other firewood. Again, this is due to its low moisture content. With a longer burn time, you use less logs to achieve your desired heat, while enabling you to sit back and relax, rather than having to constantly maintain your camp fire.

Environmentally Friendly

Kiln dried logs are an environmentally friendly option when selecting firewood for your camp fire. When you choose kiln dried logs from Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd, you are guaranteed that you are supporting sustainable forestry practices, reducing deforestation in the UK. When you burn kiln dried logs, you reduce the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere, reducing air pollution.

Conclusion

Our kiln dried logs are ideal for your next camp fire. They are a top notch choice with easy ignition, consistent heat output, long burn times, and low smoke with a clean burn. Not to mention their environmental benefits. It is the best choice if you want an easy and enjoyable camp fire, giving you more time to spend with your family.

Take a look at the kiln dried logs supplied by Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd. We supply ash, birch, and oak kiln dried logs, all Ready to Burn Certified for immediate use in the UK.