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Fire, ever since the creation of man it has played a crucial role in our existence. To be acquainted on how to build a lasting fire is one of the most fundamental wilderness skills and the very foundation of survival.
Are matches okay for survival? Meh…they are okay…but lighters are probably better. However, if you purchase the right matches, it will do its job. In the video below, you can watch me discuss the different types of matches
Everyone owns a box of Ziploc bags. Although most people only use them for storing food, there are at least a dozen other ways to use them in a survival scenario. Ziploc bags are sold in small, medium, and large
In this day and age, people believe that they cannot survive without technology! Well, the majority of the human race has lived without technology. Henceforth, you can too! When Thomas Edison invited the lightbulb, the world got a whole lot
In my last article, “Making Waterproof Matches with Candle Wax,” I stated that it is a necessity for a survivalist to waterproof your matches. Again, you can buy your own waterproof matches. It may be time effective to buy your
Survival is more than just matches and lighters. It is a skill that requires learning many methods of fire starting. Fire starting is a necessity in just about every wilderness survival situation. In my own opinion, matches are just terrible
Using matches to start a fire is awesome, unless you end up getting you matches wet. If your matches get wet they will never ignite. Matches are a great and simple way to start a fire in a survival situation
Cattails can be found virtually anywhere in the wilderness where there is a water source. They can be found growing along streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. The plant is not only edible it has other uses such as cordage, bedding,
Being able to start a fire without the conventional means is a very important skill to learn and master. Making and using a bow drill to start a fire is a great way to develop your bushcraft fire starting skills.
