I invite everybody to explore the wonderful world of natural smoker
fuels.  Explore what is available in your area.  You will discover that
many natural material can be used, each with different properties.  Some
produce very pleasant smelling smoke, some burn quickly, some last
forever but need pumping the bellow regularly.  Explore and adapt the
fuel to the job.  Here I use most often 2 or 3 years old cedar bark that has
started to rot.  I add ferns, spruce needles, and other vegetals for a more
pleasant smell.  Make your own mix.  I will never go back to burlap.
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