
Many folks spend weekends camping, or hanging out in the backyard around a firepit. It's a great way to unplug from technology, and get closer to the people in your life. Of course, to get the most out of your firepit you may want to snag a few supplies or accessories. From cooking grates to smores sticks, there is plenty to check out!
Firewood tongs
Reasons to buy
You can't have a fire without firewood, but nobody wants to get too close to the flames and accidentally get burned in the process. These firewood tongs make it easy to add fuel to flames and stay safe in the process. These heavy-duty tongs are 26 inches long and fold up when not in use so they don't get damaged. Thanks to the shape of these tongs they can pick up pieces of wood of varying sizes, shapes, and weights, without a problem.
Extendable marshmallow roasting sticks
Reasons to buy
For many people, when they think of fires, they think of marshmallows and s'mores. Well, if you want your fireside snacks to be top-notch, then picking up some extendable roasting sticks is an excellent idea. This set of 5 roasting sticks delivers everything you need to roast your favorite snacks right over the fire. Each stick is telescoping, has a comfortable handle, and is stainless steel. Once you've finished your snacks and cleaned off the sticks, there is even a handy pouch for storing them until you need them again!
Stainless steel fire grate
Reasons to buy
If you're spending a weekend in the woods, chances are you're going to want a hot meal. Without an oven or microwave, you're going to end up cooking over an open flame. With this circular cooking grate, it's easy to make all sorts of delicious food, while staying safe as you do. It comes in seven different sizes, is made of steel, and won't get clogged with ash while cooking.
Magical Flames
Reasons to buy
Sitting around a fire telling campfire stories and hanging out friends can seem a little bit like magic. If you'd like to really amp up the atmosphere then using Magical Flames you can turn those flames into brilliant new colors that will catch everyone's attention. You get 25 pouches of magical flames. To use them just toss the unopened pouch into the fire and watch as it turns the fire purple, blue, red, green and yellow!
Enjoy yourself
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Humans have been crowding around fires for hundreds and thousands of years now. Unlike in generations past, we don't need the fire to survive, but it's still a fun way to spend your evening. While all you need is fire and a pit in order to enjoy some flames, snagging a few supplies will only make your experience better.
We highly recommend investing in a pair of firewood tongs. They're super sturdy and made of metal so you don't need to worry about them getting burnt when transporting wood in and out of the fire. These tongs are also collapsible and have a mechanism that makes it easy to pick up pieces of wood in a variety of sizes and shapes.
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By day, Jen is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands, with over seven years of experience writing, and editing about everything from video games to kitchen gadgets. When not writing for Future, Jen is the author of Fantasy & Horror novels, and spends most of her time reading, hanging out with her dog Fionn, and trying to decide which book to read next.
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