Before we get started, here are some definitions, and temperature ranges, which might be of interest. Piloted ignition: The use of a flame, spark, or hot surface to ignite any given fuel. There are various terms and explanations out there, but piloted ignition is easy to … [Read more...] about The Ignition Point of Combustibles Do Matter In a Survival Situation
Fire Starting
Steel Wool an Incredible Alternative to Char Cloth
Steel Wool is inexpensive, lightweight and is a much better alternative to char cloth when used for making fires. Steel wool takes a spark just as easily as char cloth but burns a lot hotter than char cloth and can even be used if it gets wet. Another plus to steel wool is … [Read more...] about Steel Wool an Incredible Alternative to Char Cloth
Prepare Your Fire Starters Ahead Of Time: Making Fire Starters
First, a question, do you scrape your magnesium bar to get fine particles or do you shave it to get curls. High quality magnesium shavings will burn at approximately 5600° F/3093° C. The magnesium content in the bars available at camping stores and other retail outlets can … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Fire Starters Ahead Of Time: Making Fire Starters
Fire Starting Basics
A previous article discussed the basics of wilderness survival, the basics meaning simple and straight forward. Information to get you started, and information that can actually save your life. No fancy tricks, and no years of training needed to learn the basics of surviving long … [Read more...] about Fire Starting Basics
5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard Now
Most of the survival reality shows would have you believe that you could awaken one day to find yourself in the middle of a jungle or in a vast wilderness area with nothing but the clothes on your back, and with shoes in some cases. You may be expected to survive with nothing … [Read more...] about 5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard Now