What should you keep nearby when you build a campfire?

A bucket of water.

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  2. A spare tent
  3. A bucket of water ✔

Why: Keeping a bucket of water nearby helps you respond quickly if a fire spreads.

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Answer: A bucket of water. Keeping a bucket of water nearby helps you respond quickly if a fire spreads.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    Keep a bucket of water nearby.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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