Sassafras when I can get it.
What's your favorite campfire wood?
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mallardman
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I burn mostly pine and spruce in the firepit unless I'm cooking on it then usually oak or maple.
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Silver Maple and whatever else is punky that I don't want to sell.
Popluar, cottonwood, boxedler, basswood, and free junk pallets from work. Or anything that is full of ants/bugs. But if the fire is used for cooking I'll toss in some oak.
066blaster
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Whatever branches I can find laying around. Pine and basswood otherwise
JB Weld
If it aint broke, it aint mine!
Free! The wood I like best is left in a pile (near the fire ring) by the camper who was there before me. 
CenterTree
Firewood hacker
It smells like cooking "rootbeer".
I like SASSAFRAS on the fire too. We got tons of it around here.
Seems like to younger trees have a stronger scent than the mature ones. ????
Of course it all looses its' smell somewhat as it dries too.
steved
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I especially save logs with a rotted-out center for campfires. Everyone loves watching the flames come up the middle.
mainewoods
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I'd say pine is the most entertaining. Shoots up a bunch of nice sparks, snaps and pops like firecrackers, and tosses out excellent hot embers, which is always good for a laugh when they land on the drunk BIL's lap.
mn woodcutter
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I have a bunch of white pine that makes a great fire and smells great. It also burns up quick so I don't have to worry about it after I go back in the house.
For most of us, it's what ever is local and easy to get. There are many spices that I have yet to try because of availability.
I do go through phases where I prefer one over another.
Probably my most favorite of mine is post oak. Great all around wood for just about anything.
I wish I had a sample of more wood spices to try out.
Most of the froot wood are great smelling woods.
Now on the other hand, the most stinky woods I have used are cotton wood box elder.
Anyone ever use muscadine vine wood for smoking?
Muscadine vine is a wild grape wood that is local and grows in the wild.
From what I hear, the grapes are fairly sower but it is a frootwood so I wonder how well it works for smoking.
I have a small batch I collected last year, that I have yet to try.
I do go through phases where I prefer one over another.
Probably my most favorite of mine is post oak. Great all around wood for just about anything.
I wish I had a sample of more wood spices to try out.
Most of the froot wood are great smelling woods.
Now on the other hand, the most stinky woods I have used are cotton wood box elder.
Anyone ever use muscadine vine wood for smoking?
Muscadine vine is a wild grape wood that is local and grows in the wild.
From what I hear, the grapes are fairly sower but it is a frootwood so I wonder how well it works for smoking.
I have a small batch I collected last year, that I have yet to try.
I had a poplar blow down behind the house. I bucked it up and told the kids (17 - 21) to use that for their backyard camp fires so I could keep the oak to heat the house.
The Swedish log or Canadian candle
I make and use them several times a year. Great for camping or party's.
Burns for hours without any feeding or attention.
OK, that does it. I'll start cutting up all that junk pine that I have at the drop site. Nobody wants it. Been lying there for over a year. Maybe I can split the stuff, wrap it up, and wipe the tar off my hands. Rubber gloves might help. Never thought I'd see the day. Gasp!
naturelover
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Yep, the candles throw out the heat too. Take some on every camping trip.
It can depend on the time of year as to what wood I choose. If it's warm summer camping, usually a softwood, such as poplar or pine, and not seasoned as much as the smoke makes a nice bug chaser.
When we camp in the fall or it's colder, try to get some seasoned hardwood for heat, quick lighting, and burn times.
Or sometimes it's just what I have on hand.
One thing to check is if you transport wood, check with your local DNR (webpage) or equivalent, to see if there's any restrictions due to bugs or diseases.
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It can depend on the time of year as to what wood I choose. If it's warm summer camping, usually a softwood, such as poplar or pine, and not seasoned as much as the smoke makes a nice bug chaser.
When we camp in the fall or it's colder, try to get some seasoned hardwood for heat, quick lighting, and burn times.
Or sometimes it's just what I have on hand.
One thing to check is if you transport wood, check with your local DNR (webpage) or equivalent, to see if there's any restrictions due to bugs or diseases.
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My son and I took locust one time camping...everything we cooked was burned and we couldn't see anything
You burned locust in a campfire pit when you could have heated your whole house with it? Maybe that's why the food all got burned up. The locust was trying to talk to you. Trees have their own language.My son and I took locust one time camping...everything we cooked was burned and we couldn't see anything
