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People by a long fire People by a long fire

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A small campfire is usually enough to sustain a single group of campers. Traditional fire lays will get that job done. What happens, though,...

Man warming his hands at a fire Man warming his hands at a fire

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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....

Backpacker with glasses in sun Backpacker with glasses in sun

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“Now make that dot as small as you can make it,” I coached my son Carter in the backyard, “Keep it nice and still.”...

Man starting fire with ferro rod Man starting fire with ferro rod

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I can still remember sitting in front of my fireplace with a ball of torn paper strips, a magnesium rod, and a Ferro rod...

Fire building survival supplies Fire building survival supplies

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The making of char cloth can be done in a fireplace, backyard fire pit, or anywhere you decide to start a fire. Making it...

Criss cross the wood for fire Criss cross the wood for fire

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If you’re looking for a stable-based fire that is easy to build, you should try the criss cross fire. It always surprises me that...

Boiling water over survival fire Boiling water over survival fire

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A campfire is not a survival fire. That distinction is something that we need to make early on. Building a survival fire is about...

Shelter with fire inside Shelter with fire inside

Outdoors

The cold winter air was creeping into my sleeves and lingering around the back of my neck. With each exhalation, large clouds of condensation...

Trench fire Trench fire

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In the early stages of fire building, wind can be a downright nightmare to deal with. When a fire is established, wind can actually...

Reflector fire in snowy hillside Reflector fire in snowy hillside

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After a long day of trout fishing in the Virginia highlands, I had caught dinner and waded in the pristine setting of the Appalachian...

Girl tending fire at night Girl tending fire at night

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If you have ever attempted to sustain a fire through the night, then you understand the value of a self-feeding fire. Sitting around a...

Smoky signal fire with greenery Smoky signal fire with greenery

Preparedness

A signal fire is one of the most important and effective skills to have in a wilderness survival situation. If you know how to...

survival kit survival kit

Preparedness

A small and simple kit can meet all your camping survival needs. A camping trip can turn into a survival situation for a number...

Man cutting wood with a knife Man cutting wood with a knife

Preparedness

Thanks to lockdowns and the modern sedentary lifestyle, many people are longing for a great wilderness adventure. There are also concerns about the world...

wet wood on fire wet wood on fire

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In a camping or survival situation, needing to start a fire with wet wood can be a bit of a nightmare. However, in urgent...

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