How Do You Carry Firewood Backpacking?

By Alice Nichols

Carrying firewood while backpacking can be a great way to stay warm, cook food, and enjoy nature. It’s also a great way to reduce your environmental impact by relying less on campfires that require wood collected from the forest.

However, it is important to carry firewood responsibly so as to not disturb the natural habitat.

The first step when carrying firewood is to make sure you understand the local regulations for collecting firewood. In some areas, it is illegal to collect any firewood from the forest, and in others only dead and down wood can be collected. Knowing and following these regulations will help you avoid legal fines or penalties.

Once you have determined which type of wood is allowed in the area where you are backpacking, you’ll need to find a way to carry it with you. The easiest way is to use a backpack with an external pocket specifically designed for carrying wood. This pocket will make it easy to store and transport the wood without having it poking through your other gear.

If there isn’t an external pocket on your backpack, then consider using a durable bag or tarp that can be tied onto your pack. You can also use paracord or rope to tie logs together in order to make them easier to carry. Just make sure that if you use this method, you leave enough slack in the rope so that the logs don’t rub against each other and create friction that could cause them to spark.

When collecting firewood for backpacking, remember that smaller pieces will be much easier for transportation than larger ones. Instead of trying to carry large logs all at once, break them into smaller pieces using an axe or saw before putting them into your bag or tying them onto your pack.

Conclusion:


Carrying firewood while backpacking can be a great way to reduce your impact on nature and stay warm during cold nights outdoors but requires careful planning and consideration of local regulations. The easiest way is typically by using a backpack with an external pocket specifically designed for carrying wood but if this isn’t available then consider using a durable bag or tarp tied onto your pack with paracord or rope as well as breaking larger logs down into smaller pieces before putting them into storage.