Campfire Archives

December 28, 2021April 3, 2025

Campfires

Stay Warm, Stay Safe, When You Need It Most

Bonfires, Fire Pits, Camp Fires and Lasting Memories

Lab Work – 1Fyr, Campfires and More

Lasting Memories: Do you miss those days down on the farm, sharing s’mores, fishing, fireworks, campfires and stories by the lake?

Way, way back when, farm fires i.e. bonfires at the fire pit, were a weekend treat. After a long week of hard work, sweat and dirt, a campfire by the lake was where we would be. Family, friends, most have come and gone. Remembering those days is just as important as looking ahead to the days we spend around a future fireplace, campfire, bonfire, or fire pit.

I wanted to do a throwback post about the days of the past, only to quickly refocus that energy on the future, a future time with friends and family. In the new year, stay safe, be well and enjoy time with the people you care about most. We thank those of you who support our efforts, our vision, our families. We will be bringing back 1Fyr videos once the pool cage is complete… It’s been along time, some 8 months since our last video post to 1fyr.com. So, if it’s a campfire that brings back a memory (a fond memory down on the farm), it did for us. Enjoy the New Year, be safe, be well. Happy New Year.

Find out more about 1fyr campfires, UST Blastmatch, what’s going on with the idea and more information on where it’s going.

We miss those days, sharing with friends and family around the campfire. In the meantime, here are some of our favorite stories by the campfire via YouTube, One, Alfie’s The Long Fire, or Dan’s Self-Feeding Fire. Have a favorite story or campfire activity? Leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking!

December 20, 2021March 30, 2025

UST BlastMatch

Emergency? Get Yourselves A UST BlastMatch

Who needs matches or a lighter, when you got a UST BLASTMATCH

Tech And Tools – Camp Gadgets

EDC Camping Accessories – (UST) Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch Fire Starter – Take a look and choose your favorite; we certainly recommend the – UST BLASTMATCH.

Need a last-minute gift idea? We have used the Blastmatch for time to time, even while sharing a beverage around the campfire. Although campfires have been on hold during a winter hiatus, these blast matches are fantastic to have on hand for emergencies or leisurely use. There are plenty of videos and product reviews, available, so we won’t bore you with another product plug, but we strongly encourage you to have one handy. There’s nothing like promoting a product that actually works.

Optional Carry

Blastmatch
Lighter
Matches
Battery and Wire steel pad
Knife and Ferro Rod
Homemade Emergency Matches – waterproofing material such as a ballon, cotton balls, vaseline
Starter Nests – manufactured ball of wood strips (nested) with common accelerant
Start Logs

Get your EDC – UST BlastMatch today. Take your time with the device; the rod may shift side-to-side when striking the intended surface, causing a shower of sparks. Sticks with it as it is certainly more practical than a fire bow or an empty lighter. For the records, we always carry a few Bic lighters in various pockets of our camping pack and clothing. Typically, there is a lighter on my person as part of my everyday carry. Some people carry a lighter, cotton balls, an EDC knife, or a camp knife. The key is to be prepared if you are building a campfire, camping, trekking, on-the-trail, or stuck in a situation where you might need a light. Good luck.

Feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you’re thinking!

July 10, 2021April 2, 2025

1fyr Bootstrap

Version Update, 1Fyr.com

1fyr Bootstrap v3

Lab Work – 1Fyr

**UPDATED** 1FYR.com – 1Fyr Bootstrap TWBSv3 Update

First, it’s time, time to update the version for 1Fyr, the new 1Fyr Bootstrap v3. Like many things in this world, it was time for a tune up, we are moving 1fyr.com to Bootstrap v3. So, what does that mean?

Secondly, Tune up includes, code clean up, the removal of any deprecated elements, code and/or elements no longer being supported moving forward. WP jargon went out with the ‘bath water’ as did some of the bloat. Similarly, V3 added a framework of sorts, adding Bootstrap framework to this site. With the code change, we’ve made some website improvements: show/hide div’s on the latest fire, archived videos presented in a more favorable fashion and the Jumbotron.

Moreover, (construction) the yard work is active, digging, pipes etc, on per say, (2 months now) the fire concept is on ice to say the least. Again, which aloud me to refocus on the site, code tweaks and more. Additionally, we kept it simple using TWBS v3. Once we get the backyard up and running again, we will post videos…

Finally, while we wait, or in the meantime. For the sake of historical reference and ultimately, how we got here. More information can be found here, about campfires and family time on 1fyr.com. Or, you can stay here, and read about the 1Fyr build and/or 1Fyr updates.

April 20, 2021April 3, 2025

1FYR Update

Website Moved, Updates And More Outdoor Fun

1Fyr.com And More

Lab Work – 1FYR Update And Other Work

Update: The move to Bootstrap V3… in coming soon. Stay tuned for that. But for now, back to the test case, SOLVER. Let’s get you up to speed…

REWIND – We were exploring ways to play around with our cameras, light/exposure, and enhance our film during dusk. Dusk, after twilight, is being the most challenging time. You might not know, but some of the best light is during twilight . The sunset light here on the coast offers dramatic colors, landscapes, shapes, and textures to capture in images or videos. Texture refers to the subtle and stark contrasts of color. (FF) Our experiments continue as we have some fun along the way. Campfire, music, food… what more could you want?

As you will see, fires can be unpredictable, especially at dusk. We enjoy the process of building, stoking, enjoying and extinguishing a fire every month or so. We cook up some burgers, grilled sandwiches, hotdogs, and s’mores if we’re lucky. And there you have it – INTERNET CONTENT!

1Fyr Updates

Fire At Sunset

Islane Fire

S’Mores Time

I’d like to see us get to a point where we can post more videos, more often, weather permitting. Anyhow, the goal of this test was to capture and correct lighting affects. We use Adobe Premiere (Not A Sponsor) and share with you via the interwebs. We’ll post some Premiere content in next quarter or so. That might make some good content as the video/editing process is hit or miss as a noob. You know the sunlight, sun angle, twilight and how/what device captured the subject; meaning what device or camera was used to capture said subject. 1FYR Update, we chose fire, of course. A caveat, (loophole) we don’t see snow here in the South… Snow can be fun to film. All too often I forget/fail to mention the rainy season as well. Pre/post rain storms can create dramatics, drama that’s what we need! Before I move onto the subject of this post (yes, side tangent…) Don’t forget to check out 1fyr.com.

The next test case will include steel, torches and welders, yet to be purchased… Still trying to iron out what that might look like on ‘film’. But we have a few contenders to start, need to fix the campfire tool set. Specifically the shovel has all but worn through its welds and sits in two. The campfire brush is worn out to say the least, adding that to the refresh pile. The campfire grilling surface (an old repurposed baking rack) might need a little attention as well. There are more, but hopefully we’ve captured your attention.

Lastly, we will probably review some gear, welders, torches, protective clothing etc etc. Leaving you with a cliff hanger of sorts. More to come…

As usual leave a comment below, let us know what you’re thinking?

January 17, 2021April 2, 2025

1fyr

Check Out 1fyr.com

One Fire, Once A Month

Lab Work – 1Fyr, One Fire, Once A Month

One Fire e.g. 1fyr, Once A Month. First and foremost, Family and friends come and enjoy the outdoors; 1Fyr.com! Well that’s the point anyhow.

Next, we are currently waiting for new content as our resources have run dry for the moment. In the process of moving spots to film outdoor firepits etc. This (means we do not have a ‘fire pit’ to film, produce and publish fires regularly, or at least once a month. The goal was is to produce regular, fun, quick content to share with you all. A great idea, share a short video of family via 1fyr, sharing memories with family and friends around the firepit. Many memories, farm gatherings, snow bound winter fireplace hot chocolate, beach firepits and more. The point is just this, share a small bit of happiness with the world; socially.

Therefore, the monthly fire concept is on hold for now. However, you can still visit the website @ 1fry.com WE will continue to post updates, or 1Fyr update(s), as they become available. We are hopeful for more content to come in the near future. Stay tuned for new updates!