{"id":365,"date":"2022-10-28T01:07:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T01:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=365"},"modified":"2022-10-28T01:08:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T01:08:14","slug":"campfire-vs-bonfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/campfire-vs-bonfire\/","title":{"rendered":"Campfire vs. Bonfire – The Real Differences Between Campfire and Bonfire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are a camping fan, you\u2019ve probably come across the terms campfire and bonfire. But do they mean the same thing? While they\u2019re similar, there are some key outstanding differences between them. Follow our campfire vs. bonfire<\/a> guide for more insights on the two.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Campfire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fig 1: Friends roasting marshmallows on a campfire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A campfire <\/a>is a small fire relative to a bonfire<\/a>. It would be best if you also had a fire ring or firepit to create a campfire, which is unnecessary for a bonfire.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides, you don’t necessarily require extensive space or permission from the authorities to set up a campfire. But, concerning the licenses, there are variations from place to place, so you need to consult your local authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campfire History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Fig 2: Campers using a campfire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The earliest campfires in human civilization dating back to South Africa 1.6 million years ago. At the time, campfires supported the livelihoods of humans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have since spread to various world parts, and today, a camping expedition is not complete without a campfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campfire Uses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Fig 3: Campfires are useful for cooking, warming up, and lighting the surroundings while camping. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campfires are helpful for the following uses during camping: <\/p>\n\n\n\n