Teaching kids survival skills is not always easy but it can be a lot of fun. One of the early hangups when it comes to making fire is that the use of many fire-making implements is really hard for kids. Lighters can be tough for little hands, Ferro rods require lots of practice, and things …
There is a serious focus on fire starters in the survivalist community. How you throw sparks, make a flame, or get a fire started is all the rage. In all honesty that is an important part of the process. Things like Ferro rods, flint and steel, lighters, tinder vs kindling, and matches are all needed …
If you’re an avid outdoorsman or outdoorswoman and love sitting around campfires, a kindling splitter is something you should consider. Kindling splitters are also great for indoor, wood-burning stoves or for those who go on frequent camping trips. No matter who you are or how many fires you’ve started, kindling is something that isn’t always …
A night around the fire is always special. We have been gathering around flickering flame for a LONG time. That is why people feel a certain way when the fire is crackling in the fireplace or at the campsite. In this age of technological distraction, fire has a unique way of still bringing us together. …
Have you used a chainsaw to create a Swedish torch? This can be a fun way to spend an evening. The stump fire that you can create this way is great for cooking over, roasting marshmallows, or just sitting around and enjoying an evening with some fire cracking and popping. However, if you do not …
A fire plow is a method of starting a friction fire that uses a wood plow and a notched piece of wood to thrust the plow against. Understanding how to make a fire plow and how to use it could give you the ability to make fire when you have nothing but a knife or …
As the world continues to descend further into chaos due to one disaster after another, it’s important to be prepared. You’ll need food, water, and heat above all else. Not only do you need a backup plan for short-term emergencies, but you also need a bit of knowledge so that you can survive if you …
Arguably, creating fire is one of the most, if not the most, important skills you can have in a survival situation. When you create fire you create warmth, light, the ability to cook your food, boil water, protect yourself and provide comfort. The very act of being able to create fire can be a matter …
Starting a fire can mean the difference between life and death depending on where you are in the world or what the circumstances are. While that might sound a bit extreme, starting a fire can at the very least mean the difference between being warm and comfortable versus cold and miserable. At any rate, the …
Would you believe me if I told you that there are two essential pieces to every fire and these pieces decide if your fire will start quick and easy or not at all? When you build a lot of fires you start to appreciate all the phases, parts, and pieces that go into making fire. …
We are talking about the classic campfire when we talk about the teepee fire. The teepee is a great way to build a fire that allows all kinds of airflow and, when done properly, is basically one of the simplest fires that a person can build. This fire is a great way to teach kids …
Fire starting and fire-making is your birthright. We are the only species on the planet that has the ability to harness fire at will. Many scientists believe cooked protein was one of the keys to our massive brain growth. Eating meat led to smaller stomachs, bigger brains – Harvard Gazette While some fire starters are …
A small campfire is usually enough to sustain a single group of campers. Traditional fire lays will get that job done. What happens, though, when you have a big party and the single campfire will not do. What if you would like to do some elaborate cooking without a Coleman stove? The long fire is …
Fire was first discovered in the Early Stone Age, approximately 400,000 years ago. It has been an essential part of human survival ever since. Of all the survival skills that young Cub Scouts and Eagle Scouts are taught, quickly building fires is possibly the most important of the lot. It lets you cook food, purify …
“Now make that dot as small as you can make it,” I coached my son Carter in the backyard, “Keep it nice and still.” Holding a fresnel lens, Carter watched intently as the small glowing dot began to heat the center of a dry leaf. “It’s smoking!” A few moments later the small pile of …