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There is nothing better than sitting around your fireplace watching the dancing flames while reading a book, or embracing your loved ones. But if you do not build your fire right this can turn...
Need to start a fire, but don't have any matches? There are still plenty of ways to get tinder burning as long as you have the proper tools and a little patience. Here are several different...
Are you nostalgic for those times when you were young and you would sit around the campfire, telling stories for hours on end? Would you like to know how to build a campfire for many different...
If you live in a rural area there is always the danger of wildfires threatening your home and property. Taking some preventive actions might help you defend and save your home if a wildfire...
If your lighter's empty or you just want to be Jeremiah Johnson for a day, try this Native American bow-drill technique.
Learning how to state a campfire without matches or fuel, it is easy, once your know how to use a magnesium and flint striker.
Start a fire without matches! Simple procedure that works even when damp.
This can be quite difficult, but if done properly you can successfully start a fire without matches, a lighter, or flint. This is an incredible survival skill to learn and can be a fun camping...
The wilderness can be a wonderful place, full of animals and beautiful sites and sounds. But what if you were trapped there? What if you needed to survive? In this article you will learn some...
Most of us will never be stranded in the wilderness, forced to survive with whatever we have. But, however, if you ever find yourself in such a predicament, knowing how to start a fire maybe the...
Learn how to build a one match campfire outside or in your wood stove.
Ever needed to start a fire, but found yourself without a lighter? Matches can get wet or old. Using a magnesium/flint block can be dangerous and frustrating. With a simple nine-volt battery and...
A bonfire is the quintessential centerpiece to any outdoor party or camping excursion, and knowing the right techniques to build one will save you a lot of smoky frustration. When making a...
Starting a fire may not be quite as easy as rubbing two sticks together, but if you have the patience to gather the proper tinder, and a knack for rock pounding, you can be cooking in no time, no...
There's nothing like the cheering crackle of a camp fire to make a wilderness camp your home away from home. Making a fire that's safe and successful in the wilderness requires a little bit of...
There are many wonderful creations you can get from your Earthen Oven, but I will focus on our ever popular pizza!
You can never survive the wild without these four things: Shelter, Water, Food, and Fire. They are essential! Fire seems very simple, when you have a lighter or flint, but what do you do when...
Fire making is an important survival skill for every outdoorsman or outdoorswoman to know. But just as important as being about to kindle a good fire is knowing what to use for tinder. Below...
Do you like to go camping? Well if you do, you'll need to be able to build a campfire so that you can keep warm!
A campfire is an effective way to prevent hypothermia and to dry out wet clothing and gear if you get caught in a rainstorm.
The easiest fire to build is the lean-to fire.
Want to learn some survival skills? Learning to start a fire with a flint and steel is one of the most basic and useful. With these two items you will be able to start a fire in almost any dry...
Knowing how to cook on hot rocks can come in handy if you're camping or stranded in the wild. This cooking method works best if you're cooking small foods for just a few people.
A good fire provides heat and light, and can also serve all your cooking needs. Here's how to start a fire and keep it going.
Building a fire without a chemical fire starter is good for the environment. It is also a basic skill needed for survival in the wilderness. Learn to build a fire naturally using various methods.
The ability to build a fire for warmth in an emergency is one of the most basic survival skills you can learn. Like most people, chances are good you'll have access to matches or a lighter during...
In wilderness survival, being able to identify a cattail plant comes in handy. Many parts of the plant are edible; it can also be used to start fires. Cattail plants grow throughout the world near...
You've just run out of gas and you're in the middle of nowhere. There are no cars driving by. Fortunately, there are trees nearby and plenty of firewood and tinder to make a fire. You have no...
If you're camping and you loose your matches, or get lost and need to start a fire to stay warm, look in your pack and find an empty soda can and part of a chocolate bar you ate while hiking. This...
Your car broke down in the middle of nowhere and you really need to make a fire to provide warmth and help rescuers find you faster. You have no matches, and have never learned the fine art of...
If you're in the woods and get lost, cold or hungry, you'll have a good reason to start a fire. Among the many ways to start a fire without matches is using an air piston. It's the same way as a...
A great host gift, the Kindling Gift Basket will help your host with a roaring fire for the holidays.
In order to prepare for a memorable bonfire, you have to choose the type of wood that will burn easily and safely. Get a combination of tinder, kindling and fuel from natural sources, avoiding...
Building a proper firepit for a bonfire will not only provide a safe way to enjoy your festivities, but it will also assist in the creation of a truly memorable and spectacular fire. Find the...
A hubcap can make a great impromptu fire pan. It can enable you to build a large enough fire to keep you warm in case of an emergency and can even be used to heat food or beverages. If you need...
Learning to light a fire with one match requires gathering the right materials to start the fire and feeding it as it grows into a warming blaze. This skill can be a lifesaver in extreme weather...
Although it's much easier and faster to use matches to build a fire, making fire from ice is an impressive trick. If you find yourself in need of a fire when you have no matches available, it can...
The first step to build a campfire is to light the tinder. It's hard to get tinder from the woods because things found on the ground are usually damp. You can make a fire in the wilderness...
Camping can be great fun, allowing us to change the pace of our daily routine and to enjoy the great outdoors. There are easy ways to find and gather the right firewood so you can enjoy roasting...
One of the most frustrating and depressing things when you are camping is to be unable to start a campfire for cooking and warmth when it is raining. These tips will help you gather dry materials...
Sitting around the campfire is fun but getting the fire started can be frustrating. This safe and simple idea works well and easy to make.
In a wilderness survival situation, making the proper choice when it comes to fire type could be crucial. There are many oft-proven methods to building a fire, but deciding which is best depends...
This is a variation on the square-build standard campfire. It allows for a much better oxygen flow, and so in turn much more even heat. This means that your fire is more manageable. It will burn...
In a wilderness survival situation, making the proper choice when it comes to fire type could be crucial. There are many proven methods to building a fire, but deciding which is best depends on...
Learning how to start a fire is one of the key discoveries of human development. Today it's as easy as striking a match or flicking a lighter. But knowing how to light a fire through other means...
How many times have you gone through an entire book of matches trying to start a bonfire that simply won’t stay lit past ravaging through the tinder? Stop getting frustrated and do it right...
The oldest method of creating fire around the world, other than natural fire events such as lightening strikes, dry heat forest fires and volcanic activity or man-made fire creation through...
You're out in the forest, the sun's going down, and you're about to build a fire. But you look through your things, and you forgot paper! Well, before you pack up and find a hotel, you can easily...
Everyone knows there's going to be an apocalypse. If it's not zombies (and really, why wouldn't it be zombies?), it will be something. Few people are going to survive the initial wave of...
Everyone knows there's going to be an apocalypse. If it's not zombies (and really, why wouldn't it be zombies?), it will be something. Few people are going to survive the initial wave of...
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