- A shovel, trowel, stick or rock for clearing any and all organic material from the site
- Large rocks, for lining the pit
- One large container, filled with water—again with the safety
- Bonus item: Mound of inorganic soil or sand—not unlike the water, this could save the day
- Clear an area between 10 and 15 feet in diameter with your shovel (or its likeness) down to the bare mineral earth, being sure to remove bits of grass or twigs from the area.
- Dig your pit in the center of your hard work, about a foot deep.
- Line the rim of the pit with rocks—again avoid river rock.
- And finally, line the inside of the pit with sand. This last bit will deter possible underground fires from springing up somewhere later