If you're one of those guys who grabs the can of lighter fluid or gasoline every time you're planning on starting a bonfire, just put that down right now. It's smelly, toxic, dangerous, and most of all, unnecessary. Plus, to any of your friends who happen to know how to properly build a campfire, it makes you look like a bit of a moron.

After all, if you know what you're doing, building a fire is as easy as 1-2-3, and once it's built correctly, you won't need to worry about it going out every ten minutes due to lack of oxygen or fuel.

Sure, gas lights up quickly and easily, but once it's burnt off, all you'll have is a singed pile of wood with no heat.

To combat this lack of knowledge and to contribute to thousands of campers and backyard fire enthusiasts putting away their lighter fluid for good, check out some helpful tips on the next page.

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