Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> I can see how the shovel and water (I assume that the bucket is meant
> to have water in it) would be useful if the fire jumps the fire ring,
> and for making sure that the fire is out -- dead out -- and covered
> before leaving.

Not necessarily water.  Bucketfuls of dirt can be used to extinguish a
fire, or at least contain it.

Allan

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1991 Vanagon GL