Dakota fire pit (Cup of tea)

This was a good Practice. Very useful and stealthy.
Poachers fire. This was new info to me.
I dug the Dakota fire pit with a piece of wood and my hand.
Lesson's learnt and predominately material from the woods I used. I also had the following with me.
Flint and steel
Cotton wool
Nalgene bottle with water
Lixada pot with handles on the side and the top of the cup.
Tea bag
Grill which I had in the Cellar

[@canoecycle7005]

Really good 👍

[@bushcraftpiper]

Many thanks John

[@ptonpc]

My uncle showed me how to make these 40+ years ago. He called it a poachers fire. From what I recall, you have to be careful with them near trees, you can ignite the roots which can burn under ground for a long time.
I was taught to line the interior with rocks which had the advantages of giving some protection to roots and heating up so you had an oven to use after the wood burned down.

[@bushcraftpiper]

Many thanks for letting us know about your experience and advise from your uncle. I appreciate it. I ensured there was no roots around but ill get some stones.
Many thanks