Making Fire

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.

Fire steels are time-tested and effective fire starting implements for backpacking, hiking, and emergency preparation. Weighing next to nothing and taking up very little room in a pack, almost every prepper has one or two as part of their kit. With one good scratch from the striker, a fire steel will produce a shower of

Ferro rods are nearly ubiquitous among preppers and outdoorsmen, and feature prominently in all kinds of DIY and off-the-shelf survival kits. These compact metallic rods along with their equally small strikers are capable of producing a shower of sparks in any weather conditions, perfect for fire starting in austere environments. Considering they have no fuel