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That looks like a lot, compared to some other available techniques for long fires that take less wood and less setup (?)

Heh...yea!

The regular practice was to have the water diverted to not be collected, and when it rained we'd wait a while till the rain washed the roof and gutters a bit, then it'd all be directed...

- Oops, I meant when the smoke stops, not when it starts (charcloth)

- I always wondered about the "activated" part for charcoal. Maybe that's what more complicated contraptions that people...

Yes, like my contraption, for normal occasional instances, this is something which calls for more time and work than just spinning a stick in your hand for a few minutes for fire. However, once made,...

I tried something once just for fun - don't see it as being necessary, and most times might be more work than is needed (building it first). Except...I can see it being a solution when conditions are...