Anyone else do this?

[FortyTwoBlades]

I found several years ago that using a tube to blow on a fire worked MUCH better than a traditional bellows whilst at the same time being very inexpensive and portable. This is particularly great for us archers--aluminum arrow shafts are the absolute best for this! I'm presently using an Easton "Jazz" shaft from a broken arrow for the woodstove, and plan on adding another shorter one to my gear. Cheap, portable, and much more effective than you might think!

 

[sicily02]

I use a brass tube about 3' long at my main camp fire site.
Have for years they are great to use.
Bryan

 

[RescueRiley]

I use a collapsible radio antenna, with about 3 feet of plastic tubing on the end.. I can extend it and blow to the fire from my seat without getting smoke in my eyes..when I'm done it collapses down and rolls up into my pocket.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Nice idea with the antenna! Generally speaking I've found that thinner is better.

 

[1Tracker]

Plus they make great spitball shooters around the campfire at night for cheap entertainment...note to self Brett, Tony,etc. I've been using a piece of arrow for about 25yrs now, been in my kit and always carried along.