I just got this sticker for my truck the other day. I have a wood/coal burning stove and I gather wood from Craigslist all the time. I will bring a tub or 2 of firewood if I am camping within Pennsylvania. I have also gathered wood if I am at a State Park. The trick is to go someplace not near the campground. I will grab a saw, go to a trailhead parking lot and just start gathering it. There is usually tons of it on the ground when you are not near the campground.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
Depends on where we are camping.. if it is local (somewhere in the Province) then we generally take wood from home (if there is any wood, I borrow wood from my sisters cottage, store it at my parents and then take it campering), if there is no wood in the pile, or if there is not enough then I'll buy a couple bags from the cg as needed, I usually buy at least one bag anyways.. We also scavenge the cg for unused wood left behind by others.. If we are campering across the Border, then we have little choice but to either buy from the cg or find a place close by to buy from...
I look for new home construction around my house. I will pick up on 2x4, 2x6, etc. I will cut all to lengths of 16" and stack bundles and wrap with stretch wrap. Small scraps will go in the outside pit at home for burning. I prefer 2x6, 2x8, etc better than the 2x4's because I will split them in two when I get ready for use at the CS. When I run out, I purchase from the CP store. The scrap is free and stacks nicely when traveling.
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I look for new home construction around my house. I will pick up on 2x4, 2x6, etc. I will cut all to lengths of 16" and stack bundles and wrap with stretch wrap. Small scraps will go in the outside pit at home for burning. I prefer 2x6, 2x8, etc better than the 2x4's because I will split them in two when I get ready for use at the CS. When I run out, I purchase from the CP store. The scrap is free and stacks nicely when traveling.
I use 2x lumber when i can get some as well. Do you have any concerns when cooking over your fire with construction grade lumber? Obviously no pressure treated or any type of plywood or laminated wood, just 2x4,6,8 etc.
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