Tag: tinder
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…
5 Survival Uses For Cattail Fluff
The most common cattail (Typha latifolia) that we all recognize is a tall plant often found growing in dense stands in wetland areas, such as…
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…
Bowdrill Step by Step – Fire by Friction For The Beginner
I spent a great morning practicing fire by friction, and I have since decided to put this together in order to help those of us…
Lifesystems Firestarter Kit – Review
Need a compact firelighting solution? This could be just what you’re looking for. We’ve had the Firestarter kit for a while now and used it…
Lighting a fire with one match in soaking wet conditions
Because of my difficulties getting a fire going on the last trip, I set myself the goal to go over the basics once more, but…
Here is some help on making fire: Polypore fungi in primitive fire making
Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and…
Need help making fire? Polypore Fungi in Primitive Fire Making
Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and…
Birchbark – Woven Kindling
Here’s a great little project to do that will help you out when you want to get a fire going, especially if it’s a bit…
11 ways a condom can save life when in an emergency situation
Multi-functional survival uses for a CONDOM. Including CONDOMS in survival kits is not a new idea. People have been packing them in mini survival kits…