Honestly, I still think a tiny, careful fire is okay in some spots. I get the driftwood thing, but on a cold night it can be a real morale boost. Some of my best trail memories are from sharing stories by a small fire. The blanket ban feels like they don't trust people to use common sense.

Lmao that's amazing. It's wild how often the "good enough for now" fix just becomes the permanent solution. I see it all the time with stuff around the house, like a book propping up a wobbly table leg that never gets replaced. Makes you wonder how much of the world is held together by zip ties and hope.

Check the price per pound, not ounce.