Reddit mentions: The best outdoor fire pits

A preface: apparently I had more to say about this than I expected. This got a little long; sorry about that. I'm really inspired by the topic, I guess. I've been a longtime rpgamer and a longtime camping enthusiast, and have combined the two on several occasions to much enjoyment. I hope this helps!

The campfire storytelling theater is a great venue for gaming, but you're right... you need to keep the emphasis on the story more than the rules. Minimal pen and paper, not too much dice rolling. Dice can work just fine, just be sure to use ones with high contrast ink colors... no blue ink on black dice kind of thing.

The fire itself is, quite literally, central to the experience. If you want to actually play around the fire, it will need to be prepared and tended with care. It will be simultaneously a backdrop, a focus, a primary light source, and the center of the game's seating space. In order to do all these things it will need some tending and attention, which can distract from game play. If the fire burns low and needs to be stoked, or starts smoking heavily and makes everyone's eyes water, it will put a serious damper (no pun intended) on everyone's experience. I'd suggest nominating a hearthkeeper from among the players, so you are free from the responsibility and able to focus on running the game. If you have someone in your group who is experienced with campfires, they can keep it burning evenly, with minimal smoke, without too much distraction to the rest of the party. Get plenty of firewood, and make sure your fire ring has plenty of airflow to the base of the fire... nothing makes a fire smoke more than a high solid ring which cuts off oxygen. If you're in a campground with one of those big metal rings for a firepit, see if you can dig a hole under the edge of it to allow air to feed the coals directly. It will make a huge difference.

For a moment of high drama, pyrotechnics can be a powerful tool. /u/ilikpankaks recommends tossing a pinch of dirt and moss into the fire for a little poof of emphasis; I'd suggest upping the stakes slightly... use flour or cornstarch or dry non-dairy creamer. Flour is cleaner on your hands and easier to use, but creamer is more flammable and produces a slightly more intense effect with less effort. Either one crackle slightly if a small pinch is tossed down low, or will flare brightly if a handful is cast higher into the flames... just be careful not to use too much. If you really want to go over the top with special fire effects (while still preventing a forest fire), you could go for an alchemical approach; but that may be overkill. (The chemicals are possible to purchase premixed for this express purpose, but where's the fun in that? ;) Most of the time, though, a simple plain fire is enough to create the mood. The primal nature of flames is enough to transport us all to a place where the veil between fantasy and reality is a little thinner. The pyrotechnics can be cool, but can easily be distracting. If you do use them, plan their use carefully and time them right... a burst of flame for a dramatic entrance or a combat effect, or a longer lasting color-change when the party travels to the faerie realm, for example.

For lighting, lanterns and headlamps are a little extreme and can spoil the ambience. They are great for things like food prep and getting around the campsite in the dark without tripping, but one everyone is seated around the fire's warm glowing light and the attention is focused on the game, a bright gas-fired hood lamp or pinpoint led spotlight backlighting everyone's faces or shining in their eyes can destroy the mood. I would suggest a more aesthetically pleasing alternative... get a pack of those LED light flameless candles and give one to each player. They are just bright enough to read by if you hold it close to the page, but with no risk of burning it or spilling hot wax. They are dim enough not to ruin your night vision, and keep the fire as the brightest source of light and the central focus of attention.

The story may require more narration on the DM's part, with more planning ahead of time, since there will be less opportunity to cross-check campaign material. This is a big deal. You can't be flipping through books and notes by dim light and still hold their attention. It's not the time for sandbox style, unless you're truly willing to accept the results of free-form spontaneous plot generation; which, don't get me wrong, is some of the most memorable gaming I've done. Just don't be surprised if, when you give your players a free rein around the fire, your entire game hook goes up in smoke (no pun intended). There's something about sitting around the campfire telling stories that changes people's perspective and, in my experience, makes them just a bit more uninhibited about taking dramatic action. I once ran a game around the campfire where the party started a fight with the quest-giver at the start of the adventure... not because they were murder hobos, but because they were fully immersed in character and the setting had heightened the feeling of tension. The paladin felt the nature spirit in the shimmering pond was too untrustworthy, too ungodly, and convinced the rest of the party not to trust it. I was faced with the entire adventure falling flat two minutes in. The firelight was crackling and cast a glow across the player's eager faces. They were rapt in attention, but I was about the lose my entire plotline. So, I ran with it... turned the spirit in the pond into the adversary, and turned the course of the adventure 180 degrees. But it meant I had to completely wing it for the rest of the night. It worked fine, but I felt like it would have been better if I had been better prepared for all possibilities. Bottom line: either set up a fully tracked plot with players willing to go along for the ride, or be prepared for full-on freeform story gaming with big on-the-spot decisions.

Good luck, and I'd love to hear about the results!

Growing up camping with my dad is definitely one of my better memories. We always took cards and played games, but my dad also used it as an opportunity to teach me invaluable skills.

• Teach them how to tie some basic knots (if they don't already know them). Animated Knots is an awesome resource for this.
  
  
• Take them Snipe Hunting
  
  
• If you think they're ready for it, and they don't have one already, this is a great opportunity for them to get their first pocket knife. Granted I'm in my 30's now, but I got my first Swiss Army Knife on a camping trip with my dad and cherished it. He showed me how to use it safely and explained what each part was.
  
  
• After you're done cooking, including s'mores and such, you can get these packets called Mystical Fire that change the color of your campfire. Just don't cook over it, but it's pretty fun to have on hand.

They are spendy, but a roof top tent is great for road trips where you are making frequent stops and hitting up out of the way locations like some trailheads. The very reason I picked mine up. The first time you pack up (actually, unpack the next day) a muddy tent you'll understand why. They are quick to set up and tear down and you can deploy them pretty much anywhere your car can go. Give /r/rooftoptents a look.

Anyway, prior to the RTT, I used a couple of tarps that I rotated through for a ground cloth. Will help keep your ground tent clean and dry.

Keep your vehicle super-organized. I use 15qt hefty totes. Small so you can carry and store easy and clear so you can see what is inside. Before I saw the tote-light, my car would turn into a pile of stuff within minutes of stopping. Made packing the next day a chore.

Camp Chef Everest is my current favorite camp stove. Any old pot and pan will do. A little JetBoil is nice to quickly boil water for oatmeal, coffee or dehydrated meals.

A bit goofy, but if you like fires this elevated fire pit is really nice. Get the large version. I was a huge skeptic but it turns out I use it a lot. If you are at a dispersed site with no existing fire ring it lets you build a fire that leaves no trace. That said, smelling like smoke on a road trip isn't great so maybe forego fires...

Make sure you get an insulated pad for under your bags. Even on a warmish day they help. Ground can be cold even in the summer.

Get me out of here! I sort of like that here is no title. It is so simple and peaceful...

I love to camp. Everyone on here might be tired of hearing of how much I love it, but it is so peaceful for me. I love the idea that you can take a small load of camping equipment and basically live for the night somewhere completely gorgeous for sometimes zero cost.

My idea of relaxing is summed up in this picture here

Ooh. If I were to win, I would love to have these to make my campfire more magestic when I go camping with my brother's kids.

Mischief Managed!

There's an overarching theory behind how these will all help with a school experience. Which is, basically, that you need to have fun in between studying. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy, goes the saying.

• So, since we're talking about wine, I thought I should point out that one of my favorite ways of enjoying wine is with a nice bath. And what better way to make that prospect quite a bit safer, than with this piece of heaven?
  
• Next, we come to brooms. What else would a wizard or witch ride? You know what else is interesting about witches? According to Harry Potter, they basically enjoy a tickling sensation while pretending to be burned at the stake (I swear I remember this from the books). Since they're already having fun with it, I think they should have even more fun by turning the flames colors.
  
• You know who wears a lovely hat? Well, bonnet. A pretty, floral bonnet. Captain Mal Reynolds. I could surely use this to maximize my time enjoying Captain Mal's world.
  
• This one is a tough one. Because there are so many books I could want, but that's such a traditional explanation... So, since we're talking about books as a journey, I really wanted to put a choose-your-own-adventure book. But it hasn't come out yet, so I'll have to content myself with this journey provoker.
  
• Moving on to trunks. Trunks are storage, right? And I've got a bunch of jewelry that's just begging for a home. This looks like the perfect place for it.
  
• Finally, we come to capes. Superheros, wizards, Sherlock Holmes. All these people have a history of wearing capes. And wizards are a strange people, and we sometimes need to work to understand strange people. This book might help guide the way.

Not sure if this includes shipping but here are my recommendations.

This is under $5. I have it on my wishlist because I personally think it's really cool! it looks like a bracelet but its actually a watch. Super cool !
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00860FTNY/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1PSXSSP23WICQ

Under $10. I also have this on my list. You pour some on a fire and it changes the color! Very cool for a campfire or any kind of get together with family and friends.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1809Y62FKVEWU&coliid=I36K1K11RLGVD0&psc=1

Hope I helped thanks for the contest!

How old are you kids? Have they been camping before? Plenty of stuff to make them comfortable and happy. These Mystical Fire Packets are great and my kids (6 and 4) really look forward to using them. Good shoes, plenty of snacks and treats, maybe their own cookware. If your kids are older maybe you don't need to go this route. I just try to make trips as fun and exciting as I can for my youngsters to get them interested.

Bring a blanket and preferably one that you can clasp together around your neck. Shrooms always make me feel coldish.

You need to think of your fire stuff. Portable grill? Charcoal? It's best for cooking. Bonfire? Best for atmosphere but restricts what you can cook. I'd personally be happy with hotdog buns and hotdogs which were cooked on a stick over a bonfire. By the time I get hungry, I have enough control over myself to cook a hotdog.

If you make a bonfire, then bring a small hatchet, sharp knife and a bow saw. You don't need these tools but if you got them, you can improvise furniture. You willlll need something to relax on. Either bring camping chairs or make some in the field.


Check out wilderness outfitters on youtube.

Maybe you wanna make a ritual of a sort of the mushroom consumption? How about you bring a nice big pot in which you make mushroom tea. First you labor to get firewood and get the fire going, then you watch as the tea is brewing. And then you all drink it together.

Bring portable lamps or these headlights. Flashlights are okay too but are annoying to use when you need both hands.

Maybe something funny like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008LM32QS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523283294&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fire+powder

That's a flame colorant. You throw it into your bonfire and the flames will have different colors.

Cool, you have a lot more people to worry about heating than I do ha! I personally use this one (Amazon - $57) because there's 2 people at it and it folds. The legs are wobbly and need some fixing before use though. Still a good option is portability is very important.

But for bigger groups, I see a lot of people using custom ones similar to this (Amazon - $87) since they are deeper and throw more heat to the sides. They do seem to let out a lot more floating sparks as it settles so these might put small holes in nearby tents if you add a lot of wood.

FWIW my next one will probably be this one since it has a top and opens from the side - easier to add wood when it's burning hot imo! Plus it still has those little ports for foot heat. I just wish it was something other than woodland creatures cut into the metal ha.

Good luck!

It's just a dumb-ass suggestion based on my experience in our climate zone (since I'm a camper myself)... But because you'll be in colder weather and in a season when it tends to rain a lot (and maybe even snow), to just make things super easy, have you ever thought of a double tent cot?

1. You're off the ground and dry,
   
   
2. You're off the ground and not cold from the ground,
   
   
3. They're super comfortable because they have a little give (being a cot),
   
   
4. You don't need a ground tarp, and
   
   
5. They can be set up and taken down in 1/3 the time of a regular tent.
   
   As for a fire, I bought an Outland 19" propane fire bowl on Amazon that gives off 58,000 BTU of heat (leg-melting heat).
   
   Just a thought since it can be cold in October. Have lots of fun!! :)

colored fire, would be beautiful and definitely mystical. have an absolutely lovely time at burning man! i hope to go someday :)

I'm a bit late to the discussion, but you got me thinking about this for myself. I did a DIY sauna one time with a friend on a multi day camping trip and it was amazing. It was pretty ghetto seeing as how we used a tarp as the structure, and heated rocks in the fire. We dug a hole in the tarp structure to hold the rocks (the ground was dirt). We stuck the rocks in the fire when we woke up, and kept the fire going all day. When we were done making the tarp structure after dinner, we took the rocks (which were glowing by this point) out of the fire with a shovel, and put them in the hole in the tarp structure. I was very surprised at the amount of steam that came off when we poured the water on once we were inside. Word to the wise, don't continually hydrate yourself with beer (it's very easy to do), you will not feel well in the morning (you obviously sweat out a lot of water in the heat).

More to the point, you got me thinking about purchasing a cheap large tent, and a bucket like this. You would also need rocks that could be heated. But essentially the same as before; build a fire around the rocks, heat them for 1 hour + (the longer the better), set up the tent. After an hour or so, dig the rocks out of the fire, put them in the bucket, and then go in the tent, and splash water on the rocks. A portable tent and bucket could very easily fit in a van.

Mischief Managed (I have no idea if I'm doing this right, but you said to post them here, lol)

Riddle the First: Goblet. Since it is likely to be on fire, I might as well have some fun little Mystical Fire Campfire Fireplace Colorant Packets to toss into it. They make the flames change colors, without the use of an incantation.

Riddle the Second: A broomstick. I can't afford a top of the line Nimbus, so I've got to worry about getting splinters. Luckily I'm handy and could use this power sander to get rid of them and have a smooth ride.


Riddle the Third: A hat. I get horrible hat-hair, s the Revlon Volume Stay Titanium Hot Air Kit would be on my person all day, every day.

Riddle the Fourth: A book/multiple books. Most of my books are on the Kindle App now, and at some point I'd like to get an actual Kindle. I would give it the Verso Prologue cover. It's a Kindle holder that looks like a physical book. Pretty!

Riddle the Fifth: A traveling trunk. One problem with storing things in a trunk is that you end up with moth-eaten fabric. I plan on keeping moths out of my robes by spraying the interior of the box with the Cedar Spray.

Riddle the Sixth/Bonus: A cape! You know who wears a cape? DARTH VADER. How about a little cross-series cosplay mash-up? Darth Vader Costume With Cape, Belt And Mask This way I can have fun and pretend I'm using The Force, but really I'd be using legit magic. Plus, it would be funny to cast a spell while going "Khhhhh-shhhhhhhhhh". Nothing could go wrong with that. Nothing at all.

1. The perfect bed.
   
2. Bedtime snack
   
3. Jammies
   
4. Scared of the dark
   
5. Goodnight, baby.
   
   Bonus: I don't know, an ephelant.
   
   “She used to say she could taste sleep and that it was as delicious as a BLT on fresh French bread.”

You could make hot chocolate kits.

Get some dollar tree mugs to personalize , gourmet hot chocolate packets , awesome magic color fire shit , and throw some packets of marshmallows and peppermint sticks in there. Add cute holiday wool socks if you love them, and you have a fantastic gift basket for $33 ($3.3/person), or $77 ($7.7/person) with socks.

I have the fire pit in the picture and absolutely love it. Really handy, super portable and so far, durable as long as you store it properly after use. I neglected to do this with the first one, folded the mesh instead of rolling it as directed and tore a hole in it. The second and third fire pits are in great shape after about a year and a half of use (needed one for the car & one for the RV).

As great as it is, I personally wouldn't take it on a long hike.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D34J96Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the fire pit with this fire pad, which also rolls up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DPRWKLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. Great suggestion! I've been a little weary about using a fire pit on the deck for this exact reason, especially since it's composite and not wood. I hadn't thought of bluestone...sounds like it mayb be a cheaper solution than this thing http://www.amazon.com/Deck-Protect-Fire-Pit-Combo/dp/B0043BHTYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451574573&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+pit+deck+protector

I would suggest you dose an hour or so before sundown. So that right as you're coming up, you get to see the sunset. Besides, campfires are incredibly trippy in general... but when you add psychedelics, well...

Also, when I trip on shrooms, I tend to get in touch with.. for lack of a better way to put it... the 'mushroom spirit'. So I always want to stay low to the ground and wrapped in a blanket. So I'd say make sure you have extra blankets just for comfort. Also..

There's one more reason to wait until you'll need a campfire: ( http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 ) I've never used those before but if you can get one of your sitters to toss them into the fire when no one is looking.. heheheheh.
FUN WILL BE HAD.

The days of campfires are over and have been since before I was a teenager. Most backpackers have lightweight portable stoves and most car campers have propane camp stoves.

Campfires are great for large, established campgrounds like state and county parks, but they have no business being at dispersed sites or in the backcountry except in emergencies.

Here is a great alternative to an open fire if you just want a fire for the sake of having a fire.

I'm pretty sure this is an unpopular opinion.

This is my solution - frickin’ love it

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Peak-Pack-Carry-Fireplace/dp/B074KHRHS1/ref=pd_sbs_200_t_1/137-6943444-4796637?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B074KHRHS1&pd_rd_r=ff03c00e-c82c-47e7-a62d-9bfa45c281ed&pd_rd_w=cB7CY&pd_rd_wg=eB89y&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=9JHH2YJBT720QB3RE5P8&psc=1&refRID=9JHH2YJBT720QB3RE5P8

THIS

Enjoy :)

Does anyone have opinions on fire pits and patio heaters? We are finally (after six years of living with a crappy backyard setup) putting in a nice patio right now, yay! So even though it's November (in Maryland) I want us to be able to enjoy it now instead of waiting for spring. I definitely want a fire pit, having promised the neighbors we will have a s'mores party ASAP. I have my eye on this simple one. The patio heater I don't know how much we would really use, but I thought I would ask!

[I hope you had a nice 11 hour shower, haha] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=E4OUYZHAGC8A&coliid=I2A2UOPQOUWAT6&psc=1)

My gf and I weren’t sure on this either, so we ended up springing for one of these just to be safe!

Here it is...pretty awesome stuff!

If you're looking for a cheap lightweight option, I picked up one of these and it's great: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WG73GGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OthRDb0BX8WK7

No, that was a burst of flame. I'm pretty sure they just tossed sawdust into the fire. For something more impressive, you can get packets of different minerals and salts and stuff, which spark and colorize when lit on fire.

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant/dp/B008LM32QS

Target and Amazon sell firepits for pretty reasonable prices.

You need one of these portable campfires. Not the same, but better than sitting in the dark.

They are on amazon, a couple versions I think: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBNIZDK

Would definitely love to have these for my gas fireplace, but ~$60 each seems steep.

Yeah, it's much much easier to bring a propane fire pit instead. Works just as well in terms of creating a social space, you can turn it off when you're done, and there's no moop to deal with.

Considering these would burn out quite easily, if you wanted to get even more metal, Amazon has a skull shaped "firelog" which is made out of lava rocks. Here.

Description:

> The log is steel reinforced, plus produced with lave granules

Enjoy!

https://www.amazon.com/Myard-Fireproof-Fireplace-Campfire-Halloween/dp/B00KBNIZDK/ref=pd_sbs_201_3/139-7967162-1308744?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KBNIZDK&pd_rd_r=00e86f3d-3b86-11e9-9cbc-61e57e71bb01&pd_rd_w=Igtf2&pd_rd_wg=V3C9Z&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=W8R6500F7X0CCWJG2MM7&psc=1&refRID=W8R6500F7X0CCWJG2MM7

I bet one of these would have been appreciated: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX9ABGX/

Yes. Some of Ohio state parks you aren't allowed to bring wood into due to ash borer. Others, due to asian beetle, you can't bring it out of once you bring it in. And others are no in and no out.

Which is why I went out and bought one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Heininger-5995-Portable-Propane-Outdoor/dp/B008JORKP2/

Uses a 20lb tank in a 3 day weekend, so $15 vs. $50 in wood, and its great for hot dogs and marshmallows. Doesn't put out enough heat once it drops below about 50* outside though.

Ah, I see. I just went to home depot to get a bunch of sawdust, and am going to try to pit fire. Do you know of any easy to acquire chemicals i can use as a "sagger" ?

I was thinking something like this might work https://www.amazon.com/MYSTICAL-FIRE-Colorful-flames-Campfire/dp/B009E8KJHS

I am going to be using this small firepit/grill. https://www.amazon.com/UCO-Flatpack-Portable-Stainless-Steel/dp/B01HZF9FMG?th=1 I also bought some flame color changers to give a cool effect!

Here is option that is more like a campfire and very portable, about 20" across.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008JORKP2

for anyone interested - http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383177379&sr=8-1&keywords=magic+fire

Gotcha, it's like $120 a month here.

Though when you can buy something like this for $40. And plenty of cheaper ones if you shop around. It's hard to justify spending the time.

UCO Flatpack Portable Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZF9FMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yPKRDbDHV338Y

It's probably a pack of this stuff. My mom buys them and keeps them around for the grandkids. Mystical Fire Flame Colorant Vibrant Long-Lasting Pulsating Flame Color Changer for Indoor or Outdoor Use 0.882 oz Packets 6 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFVLVI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gyLOBbDCMC71X

These help

Mystical Fire Campfire Fireplace Colorant 0.882 oz Packets 12 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jLhBxb99GAQS8

Places like Anza Borrego State Park in southern California don't allow fires on the ground. One popular way to have fires out there is to recycle the tub from a washing machine as a fire pit. Commercial options include the Solo Stove Bonfire, although this is at the more luxurious end of portable fire pits. They're not mats, but I don't think you could use much less since and achieve your goal.

They're copper tubes with different t powdered chemicals in them that you set at the bottom of your fire.

Edit: something like this https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00AFVLVI4/ref=asc_df_B00AFVLVI4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198075783498&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17012633457262576879&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033151&hvtargid=pla-349155025846&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant-Packets/dp/B008LM32QS/

You can buy it from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009E8KJHS?pc_redir=1409240467&robot_redir=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBNIZDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_.beyCbQGY2F4Z

Source: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBNIZDK/?tag=097-20&ascsubtag=v6_1_4_31y_3rvt_4_x01

Enjoy the ride!

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00EYSRPPW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537365466&sr=8-3&keywords=mystic+fire&dpID=51WqpNf31TL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I bundle up and sit on the patio with one of these. One day I'll upgrade to an outdoor fireplace...

If they weren't so doggone expensive I would propose leaving some of these in the firepit afterward.

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Campfire-Fireplace-Colorant/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480551164&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+color+changing+packets

https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B008LM32QS

$49.95 each. Source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBNIZDK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBNIZDK&linkCode=as2&tag=weasul0d-20&linkId=238be3679fd2ae39c8bf2ce0ae166412

"Colour packet" is something that you can buy and throw into fire, or something like that? It may be a stupid question but I never heard about it, maybe it's not popular in my country.

//EDIT: okay, found it: https://www.amazon.com/MYSTICAL-FIRE-Colorful-flames-Campfire/dp/B009E8KJHS :D

An easier option is to buy packets of Mystical Fire. (Or similar). These packets have a mixture of various salts that give you a rainbow of colors for about an hour. Just drop the whole packet in the middle of the campfire.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/

No, I bought a packet that you put in fire off of amazon that changes the color, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rycZAb49XHATW This was a long time ago, and I’m fine. I also did not cook over it.

Something like these Mystical Fire packets.

I always bring some when I go camping so I can have a colorful fire in the woods.

Myard Fireproof Human Fire Pit Skull Gas Log for NG, LP Wood Fireplace, Firepit, Campfire, Halloween Decor, Barbecue (Black, 1pk) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBNIZDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JVn8AbFM689AW

Don't know why you got down voted, this is real. You can buy the packs off Amazon that you toss in the fire to get multicolored flames

Fire Forsure ... Try to grab these at your local academy or Walmart fire sticks

Mystical Fire!! https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B00AFVLVI4

The worst thing about those commercial fire color packets is that they contain PVC, which gives off nasty things when you burn it, like dioxins.

Here is an example product: https://www.amazon.ca/Mystical-Fire-Colorant-Long-Lasting-Pulsating/dp/B008LM32QS/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjtDkruSC5QIVBYeGCh1oLg85EAAYAiAAEgIfP_D_BwE&hvadid=208340282565&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=2124&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7654768388467666065&hvtargid=kwd-331763882354&hydadcr=11757_9281833&keywords=color+fire&qid=1570198307&sr=8-3

You can see the PVC listed as the third ingredient. I'd honestly worry more about that than the metals salts.