Thread: campfire etiquette

I had a quick warm up by the fire before leaving at 06:30 in the morning. I did notice the axe leaning against the post a bit black but didn't think it was that bad. I also didn't notice the glass in the fire and was still burning nicely.

I think if you have the room to bring the stuff in there should be room to take it out. My bottles rattled in the back all the way home reminding me of the good night that was had.

Originally Posted by Landover

I had a quick warm up by the fire before leaving at 06:30 in the morning. I did notice the axe leaning against the post a bit black but didn't think it was that bad. I also didn't notice the glass in the fire and was still burning nicely.

I think if you have the room to bring the stuff in there should be room to take it out. My bottles rattled in the back all the way home reminding me of the good night that was had.

I picked up the axe from the ground beside the campfire and leaned it up against the post to take the photo. The wood inside the axe head is charcoal.


The handle is stuffed. You're welcome to swing it at the next camp,
but not anywhere near me.

I often wonder why people like that bother camping and bushwalking, it is a lot of effort to go to if you aren't doing it because you love the bush and like being out in it.

Bad luck about your axe Mick. Didn't anyone hear these blokes or was it you lot that emptied the bottles? Bloody idiots. No respect for a man's tools.

In fact campfires themselves can create a bloody mess. I have seen campsites looking like the surface of the moon with a new pile of charcoal every few metres.

Landover has it spot on. I always carry an old sack for all the rubbish - Carry in/Carry out.


(Then sneak it into the neighbours wheely bin when you get home!!)

Originally Posted by Sleepy

(Then sneak it into the neighbours wheely bin when you get home!!)

You have to. Mine is full of the neighbours rubbish.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I picked up the axe from the ground beside the campfire and leaned it up against the post to take the photo. The wood inside the axe head is charcoal.


The handle is stuffed. You're welcome to swing it at the next camp,
but not anywhere near me.

Maybe it was on the ground where I saw it then. I remember seeing it and wondering what had gone on after I had gone to bed.

I also think Mick is trying hard not to blame people in our group. Lets just hope people read this and learn what is expected of them in the future.

Next camp we will have to have a whip around for a new axe for Mick.

Originally Posted by Landover

Maybe it was on the ground where I saw it then. I remember seeing it and wondering what had gone on after I had gone to bed.

Next camp we will have to have a whip around for a new axe for Mick.

A whip around is not necessary (and will not be accepted), however, advice on where I will find a replacement (Spear & Jackson with a hickory handle) will be much appreciated. The other two at the store I bought this one from have been sold. Apparently a popular axe. Matches the block splitter too.

File this in "Lessons Learnt" and let it not happen again.

It's a sad day when a fantastic weekend away camping with great company is ruined by the mindless actions of one or two. Some peoples lack of respect for other peoples property is disgraceful.