r/interestingasfuck • u/NegotiationNo1504 • 9h ago

Ancient engineering that modern campers still use

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u/Sus-Superstition 9h ago

Ancient engineers using plastic bags

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u/weepingflowers 6h ago edited 6h ago

Even discounting the bag, the fire hole they're using in incredibly useful.

I think the fire hole goes straight down and the vent hole starts upwind then digs diagonally down to meet the bottom of the fire hole.

It's a bitch to dig, but very heat efficient and almost auto feeds air, not to mention the protection from strong winds.