Bivy Camping in a Winter Storm - I Made a BIG Mistake

Winter storm Izzy is headed towards the Carolinas and I am super excited to camp in the onset of the storm. I head to my old stomping grounds to bivy camp in the open field. The plan was to have a nice big fire through the night and sleep in my military gortex bivy and sleep system adding the Valtcan puffy blanket inside my sleeping bag as an extra layer.

I knew I'd need a lot of fire wood and began collecting it. I enjoye a beef stew MRE. The upside down campfire was my choice of fire lay and boy was that a big error in judgment. The ground was dry and having a fire on dry grass in a field was not a wise decision. BIG MISTAKE! Fire and dry grass do not go together at all. I should know better. How danger never processed in my mind, I'll never know.

Disclaimer: Do not attempt what you see in this video.

It turned out to be a very dangerous situation and I did everything necessary to keep the fire from spreading. I used my Nalgene full of water and also my canteen full of water to put out the flaming grass but it had little to no effect. All I could do was remain as calm as I could,, stomp grass as it caught and tend to the falling coals. I was almost completely exhausted and dehydrated once the fire was small and no longer a huge risk.

This was a valuable and important lesson learned that was a big reality check. Fire safety is very important I clearly did not use my brain.
I admit my mistake and can only move forward. I was very lucky.

Music:
Track: Gangsta Choir Descends
Artist: Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Track: Relaxer
Artist: The Grand Affair

Gear:
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/savotta-jaakari-m-backpack/33028

https://agawagear.com/collections/boreal21/products/boreal21?variant=35621125652536

Gerber 17.5-Inch Freescape Hatchet [31-002536] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HO02TYY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RCWGSHWRWW0Z78CSGRWF

Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0825QF25C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_YMQQZX5ZKXRD2Q5775CT

VONT 16 LEDs SOLAR OUTDOOR LIGHTS
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PQM8ML4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_7TPDRNFJAGHED5H263CF
https://www.vont.com/

Valtcan Titanium Cutlery Camping Flatware Utensils Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C76G4WQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_Z8DXPGXGBYY5J7M8F6C8

Stanley Classic Flask 8oz with Never-Lose Cap, Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Hip Flask for Easy Filling & Pouring, Insulated BPA-Free Leak-Proof Flask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6MZ9CT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_PHN3CTTKT9W610WBYV1B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Special thanks to Robby's Military Surplus for the MMS sleep system, MRE and wool watch cap.
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