Outdoors · fire cooking
Cook outdoors without treating fire as décor
Before choosing cast iron, a fire pit or a portable grill, confirm that fires are permitted, conditions are suitable and everyone understands the shutdown plan.
Non-negotiables
- Never use a barbecue, stove or fuel-burning heater inside a tent, vehicle, awning or enclosed space: carbon monoxide can be fatal.
- Follow the landowner, campsite and local fire rules; do not light fires during bans or very dry and windy conditions.
- Keep a stable clear area, supervise children and dogs, and have water or the specified extinguishing method ready.
- Extinguish completely and check for heat before leaving; never bury hot embers.
- Keep raw and cooked food separate and use safe cooking and chilling practices.
Choose equipment by the job
A regulated campsite stove is usually the simplest family cooking tool. Add a grill or cast-iron pan only if weight, cleaning, fuel and the permitted cooking method suit repeat trips. A “smokeless” label does not make combustion safe indoors or remove neighbour impact.