What is one thing that separates man from all other living creatures? Fire. Animals have been known to create and use tools, simple tools, but tools nonetheless. Man is the only master of the magical fire. But just like tools, there are different types of fire and different uses … [Read more...] about Camp Fire vs. Survival Fire vs. Cooking Fire
Fire Starting
How to Make Fire with Flint and Steel
A basic tenant in survival is making fire, without it humans are at a great disadvantage to nature. Basic flint and steel firecraft has been around since the dawn of man. As advanced as we are in the modern day, sometimes basic skills like this bewilder the iPhone toting … [Read more...] about How to Make Fire with Flint and Steel
7 Methods of Primitive Fire Starting
You find yourself in the woods, night is falling and the warmth from the setting sun is fading. Temps are dropping quick and your bones are starting to chill. You need fire, but a matches are a luxury you no longer have. You do have a pair of shoes and a pocket knife. How will … [Read more...] about 7 Methods of Primitive Fire Starting
8 Solar Fire Starting Tips You Must Know
As long as the sun is out, you always have a source of fire. The energy of the sun, even though it is 93 million miles away, is still enough to light some tinder if focused properly. There are a few things you are going to have to know before you try to start a fire with the … [Read more...] about 8 Solar Fire Starting Tips You Must Know
Char Cloth What Is It and How Do I make It
Most people know it as char cloth but it is also called "charpaper". Char cloth is made using vegetable fiber and the most common fiber used is cotton but it can also be made from linen and jute. The process to covert the cloth to carbon form is called "pyrolysis", which … [Read more...] about Char Cloth What Is It and How Do I make It