There are few things in life that are unquestionably difficult, if not impossible, to top. The mere thought of sipping a cold one around a roaring bonfire as the night sky puts on a starry show? That’s one of ‘em.
Let your crew debate the perfect way to get a fire started or the best way to set up your logs for maximum burn. And then, let them keep debating as you crank up your favorite outdoor speaker or pack up one of the best outdoor coolers.
Your job, your main focus, is to find the optimal gear to savor every last moment of a fall bonfire, whether it’s the prized axe you use to chop your wood or the carefully selected suds and spirits you sip around the campfire.
Is it possible to dream up the best bonfire ever? A task left to only the most hardy of the bunch. The right group of friends and family makes all the difference, but a few choice additions might cement the highlight of the season. Light it up and let the good times roll.
Best Made Co. Optimist
As much a design piece and conversation starter as it is a thoughtfully crafted axe, Best Made Co. cuts absolutely zero corners in developing this handsome and rugged tool.
Buy $450
Filson Rugged Twill Log Carrier
You’re going to have to haul some kindling, no doubt, but for repeat trips, put Filson’s iconic Rugged Twill fabric to the test. It’s made in America and tested to hold 1,400 pounds.
Buy $179
Zippo MagStrike Fire Starter Kit
Let the debate rage on over the best way to start a fire, while you get the job done swiftly with this compact fire starter kit from a brand that knows a thing or two about lighting up.
Buy $18.95
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
After you’ve put in some elbow grease chopping up firewood and hauling logs to and fro, you’re going to want an icy cold one. YETI very well might make the best hard coolers in the business.
Buy $325
TurtleBox Cub Speaker
The recently launched Cub manages to unlock an entirely new level of rich, booming sound in a compact, seriously rugged package.
Buy $330
High Camp Flasks Firelight Flask Adventure-Ready Bundle
How best to bring the party from your bar cart to the bonfire? This ingenious series of outdoor-ready flasks. Speaking of spirits...
Buy $172.55
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon OBSV
There’s certainly something to be said for bringing a reliable, perhaps more affordable whiskey to your campfire. That's exactly where Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon OBSV comes in.
Buy $44.99
Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Hoodie
The most warming bonfires might not stand up to a cool autumn night. Best to reach for an old reliable (and another dram of whiskey). Flint and Tinder's Hoodie is a certified classic.
Buy $100
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