How to Make a Tripod for a Fire

A campfire tripod can give the cook better control over the amount of heat reaching the food. This added control not only leads to better food, but helps reduce wasted food due to burning. A tripod can also aid in keeping food warm once it is cooked. You can make a campfire tripod at your campsite out of rope and sticks found on site in a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • Pocket knife
  • Rope
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find three sticks that are reasonably straight and about 4 feet long.

    • 2

      Remove as much bark as possible from the sticks using a pocket knife. Trim the sticks so they are the same length and pointed at one end.

    • 3

      Soak the sticks in water for at least two hours.

    • 4

      Place the points of the sticks in the ground around the campfire between 2 and 3 feet apart.

    • 5

      Lean sticks together so they touch. Tie with rope between 6 and 8 inches from tops of sticks and finish with square knot.