Tag: matches
The Survival Tin – A Basic Essential
Here we have another survival article from ex SAS soldier Bob Podesta. This one is about the importance of the humble survival tin and how to make…
Surviving a Winter Storm at Home
Whether you are convinced we are experiencing the results of global warming or not, you have to agree that the world is experiencing more and…
Experienced hiker uses survival skills to survive snowstorm
I’ve been caught out in a couple of really bad snow storms in years past; luckily they didn’t turn into survival situations or I’d have…
Step by step to get the fire burning
I can’t deny it; I love fire, I love making it, managing and nurturing it and enjoying its warmth, light, and character. There’s nothing quite…
Wilderness Camping – Don’t Forget to Add These Pieces of Kit
Everyone has to start camping somewhere, well, I know that’s not completely true, some people may not ever start camping, even I feel sad for…
We Didn’t know These 3 Things About Matches – The ‘fire inch sticks’
The history of the humble match is far more complex than you would imagine. Matches were once expensive, dangerous and rare, even though today they’re…
6 Emergency Firestarters You Might Not Think Of
We all love fire, well, I do so that’s got to mean everyone does! I drive the rest of the office a bit mad here…
9 Take With you Items that Will Help You Survive
Nothing beats a weekend in the woods, or a week or two! Getting away from the run of the mill routine for a couple days…