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Starting Fires

How To Build a Fire That Lights – Just The Basics

It’s one thing to know how to start a fire in a survival situation, or just if you’re out camping hanging with some friends and family. But it’s another thing to know how to build the fire so it lights

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6 Survival Uses For Cattails

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,

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Making And Using A Bow Drill To Start A Fire

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.

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Homemade DIY Firewood: How to Make Logs from Newspaper

If you ever find yourself desperately in need of some heat, whether it be to stay warm or to cook something, and you don’t have wood to burn, try using newspapers as fire logs instead. Or if you just want

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DIY Solar Fire Starter (How To Start A Fire Using A Coke Soda Can)

Hey if you ever need to start a fire and all you have is a soda can and some flint, you’re good to go 🙂 This article shows a exactly how to make a solar fire starter. Knowing how to

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14 Ways To Start A Fire Without Matches

There is a primal link between man and fire. Every man or woman should know how to start one. And you should know how to start a fire without matches. It’s an essential survival skill. You never know when you’ll

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How To Make An Ammo Can Stove

Did you know that there are more than 100 uses for military ammo cans, aside from the obvious use which is storing ammunition. People, especially preppers, love them because they are extremely durable, cheap, airtight, watertight, and are easy to

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