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Teepee Fire\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStructure: Small sticks leaned together in a cone shape with tinder in the centre.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEfficiency: Burns hot and fast, great for quick warmth or boiling water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBest for: Quick heat, boiling water, or starting a larger fire.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETip: Easy to light, but burns through fuel quickly unless maintained.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. Log Cabin Fire\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStructure: Criss-crossed layers of wood like a square stack, with tinder and kindling in the middle.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEfficiency: Burns steadily and creates good airflow.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBest for: Cooking or keeping a steady fire going for longer periods.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETip: Combine with a teepee inside for an easy light and longer burn.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. Lean-To Fire\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStructure: A larger log placed down as a base or windbreak, with smaller sticks leaned against it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEfficiency: Good in windy conditions or when using minimal materials.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBest for: Windy weather or teaching basic structure with fewer resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETip: Keep your tinder dry and tucked into the sheltered side.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E4. Star Fire\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStructure: Large logs laid out in a star shape, with ends meeting in the middle over the fire.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEfficiency: Very fuel-conserving \u2014 push logs inward as they burn.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBest for: Long-lasting fires with minimal wood use.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETip: Needs a well-established flame to start, but ideal for energy efficiency.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E5. 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