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Hello! Those of you who bring a charcoal grill with you camping, how do you dispose of the ashes?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If we're car camping, we have an ash bucket we bring. Just make sure the bottom is thick enough to handle coals.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

Good tip. Pack it in, pack it out.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

Let it burn to ash and dump it in the firepit.

Don't leave fires unattended. Douse, stir, and feel before leaving.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If you are primitive camping, a big bucket of water and a spade or sturdy stick are your friends. Thoroughly douse the embers, break up the coals, douse it again for good measure, then scatter any remaining cool ashes outside the campsite.