Improvised Swedish Torch

This is a great hack to make a small-footprint wilderness cooking stove using just 3 sections of log. First, cut 3 24"(=60cm)-long lengths of seasoned wood. The diameter of each should be at least 6"(=15cm). Next, use your axe or knife to make cuts and chips all up one side of each of these logs. This exposes the wood inside, and the resulting slivers(=thin pieces) will more easily catch fire. Arrange the logs standing up in a triangle so that the chipped areas are all facing inward toward each other. There should be less than 2"(=5cm) of space between them. Finally, fill the center cavity with fire tinder such as pine needles, twigs, bark, and leaves. Only minutes after this tinder is ignited, the logs themselves will begin to burn like a rocket stove. Place a skillet on top and cook as if you were in front of a range at home!

seasoned wood = the wood has been left to dry before being used

fire tinder = small pieces of something dry that burns easily, used for lighting fires

rocket stove = small, compact fuel burner designed to maximise fuel efficiency and reduce emissions

skillet = a frying pan

range = NORTH AMERICAN an electric or gas cooker