Widely considered one of the pioneering tools of fire starting, flint and steel is still commonly used today in a variety of situations. This is largely due to its versatility and effectiveness in adverse conditions. Traditionally, starting a fire with flint and steel is considered a bushcrafter’s favorite method and you can easily start fires …
If you’re into traditional outdoor living or even a modern-day prepper looking for ways to improve a bug-out bag you have more than likely heard of flint and steel. For everyone else, if modern heating conveniences ever get disrupted then this will be one of the ways you’ll start a fire for heat. Flint and …
A fire steel is the quintessential bushcrafter’s tool for starting fires in the wilderness. If you’re looking to get into backcountry camping or just want one more way to start a fire then look no further. A fire steel is a traditional two-piece fire-starting tool consisting of a metal rod and a striker. Unlike other …
Bushcrafters and survivalists alike both consider tools like the flint and steel to be the ultimate fire-starting tool to have in the backcountry. However, Ferro rods have grown in popularity in recent years as an excellent alternative to the classic fire starting tool. If you are an avid camper or prepper, then you know the …
It is common knowledge that fire is needed to survive, whether that be in the wilderness or even at home. Fire is used for warmth, cooking, washing, and a multitude of other uses in our everyday lives. Learning to start a fire is almost a rite of passage for those looking to go camping or …
Building a fire is at the top of a to-do list, regardless of whatever outdoor camping or survival activity you are doing. Fire provides light, warmth, and the ability to cook food. Having a dependable way to start a fire is a priority amongst those who frequent the backcountry. Sure you can use the natural …
Making and tending fires, whether indoors or out, is an essential skill to learn for preppers, or for anyone who lives in colder climates. Building a fire and keeping it roaring bright looks really easy in the movies and on TV, but in reality it is anything but with many variables to account for. One …
Very few preppers would ever consider camping or bugging out in a wilderness setting without making use of a campfire. A campfire provides light, warmth, a much-needed morale boost and it can also help keep animals away from your campsite. At least, you often hear people assert that fire will repel animals. But is this …
Trusty Bic lighters are a stalwart of many bug out bags and everyday carry kits because they’re so affordable and lightweight. But, are Bic lighters refillable, or are they meant to be thrown out when they run out of butane? No, Bic lighters are NOT refillable according to the manufacturer. However, it is possible to …
No prepper should ever set off without a fire-starting tool as part of their kit. On your person or in your bug-out bag, you have to have a way, preferably more than one way, to start a fire in an emergency. You can use a flint and steel, a ferro rod, or other primitive methods. …
