Campfire Upgrades
The campfire is the heart of your camp. It isn't decoration — it's the only reason the cold doesn't kill you, the dark doesn't blind you, and the creatures don't waltz in. Upgrading its tier is the single most important investment your squad will make each run.
There are 6 documented tiers. Each one stacks light radius, fuel efficiency and team bonuses (nearby hunger regen, fast-travel, faster cooking). If your squad is spreading out to farm far away, push light radius first; if you're starving, the hunger regen tiers are the priority.