While knowing how to make a fire is a crucial skill to learn when it comes to survival, it’s also helpful to be able to construct a DIY lighter. Did you know that you can make one of out batteries and gum wrapper? No, this isn’t an episode of Macgyver! You’ll learn with this simple…
(Video) 5 Ways to Start a Fire Using Fun and Reliable Life Hacks
We have had more than a few articles and videos regarding fire-starting on these pages. They are all very helpful and it is always beneficial to know what materials can be used to cause a fire. This is handy if a camper or survivalist, for whatever reason, does not have enough tinder or fire-making implements…
(Video) This DIY Fire Starting Log is Unbelievable!
Starting a fire, whether you are shivering in a camp, stuck out in the wild or even just starting a wood stove in the morning to fight off the chill and cold, can be a challenge if you do not have the right tools. In most cases where a fire is desirable or paramount for…
(Video) Simple Techniques That’ll Make Splitting Firewood at a Homestead a Heck of a Lot Easier
Splitting firewood sounds like a pretty annoying chore to do. There’s so much effort involved, and it can definitely take it out of you. For those aspiring to live an off-grid life, splitting firewood on a daily basis can be a headache. However, there are a few firewood pros that know some techniques and tricks…
Friction Fire Hack: How to Get Coals While Utilizing a Hand Drill
Knowing several methods of starting fire is a critical skill for casual and experienced survivalists. It is particularly important if you participate in activities off the beaten path – hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, etc. In addition to carrying a few different types of fire starters, it is equally important that you know at least one…
(Video) If a Matchbox Gets Ruined Here’s How to Still Use the Matches Inside, With This One Simple Trick
Matches are a must-have for all of us dedicated preppers. They can help us start fires in a pinch and can really come in handy when electricity isn’t readily available. However, what if your safety matches get ruined, and the matchbox won’t light up your matches? This problem generally happens for matches that are “strike…
(Video) Utilizing a Bushcrafted Log Stove in the Middle of Winter
The Swedish Fire Torch is one of the easiest ways to build a reliable, long-lasting and extremely useful fire source and stove. Built correctly, a Swedish Fire Torch will last for hours, provide a ton of heat and is easy to maintain, but you must build it correctly or you will only be setting a…
(Video) This Man Demonstrates How to Make an Upside Down Fire During the Winter. How it Turns Out? Pretty Impressive!
Have you ever wondered how to make an upside down fire? It can really come in handy during the winter when it’s quite hard to stay warm out in the cold! One man shows us just how easy it is to build an upside down fire so that you can survive in the evening the…
(Video) He Takes Out Firesteel. The Method He Uses to Start a Fire? This is Genius!
If you have used a Firesteel to start a fire, you know that unless you are truly an expert at it, getting the fire going can be a challenge. This is particularly true in wet weather, but even in the best of conditions, you have to practice to become truly good at it. The spark…
(Video) This DIY Brick Rocket Stove is an Excellent Heating Source for Cooking and That’s Not All!
In a moment’s notice, you may need to quickly build a sustainable fire to cook your meals to survive. A brick rocket stove can be made in a snap with just 24 red bricks and a piece of aluminum foil. You can learn how to make your own in a jiffy with this excellent tutorial.…
(Video) This is One Fire Start Everyone Should Master. It’s Incredible and Hard to Believe!
Out in the wilderness, one of the most important things to know is how to build a fire. It keeps warm, allows you to see around you in the dark, and you can cook on it. And while making fire is probably very easy for a seasoned survivalist or prepper, it never hurts to know…
(Video) 5 Weird Yet Incredibly Cool Ways to Start a Fire. Who Knew These Could be Life-Saving When SHTF!
Survivalists should know how to utilize these really weird but awesome ways to start a fire! Since we know that a disruptive event can happen at any moment, we probably have tons of matches and lighters for starting a fire when we need to bug out. However, what if you have to bug out for much…
(Video) Easy and Clever Ways to Make Fire… Without Using Matches or a Lighter
If you don’t have a lighter or matches, you can still make a fire with one of these brilliant methods! One of the first things every prepper should know about surviving off the land is how to make a fire. This can be easy if you have a lighter or matches in your bug out…
3 Things People Likely Don’t Know About Matches
Here are three things that most preppers probably don’t know about matches! As preppers, we all know how important matches are. We have a large stockpile of them because they are so useful. They help us make a fire so that we can stay warm, cook our food, signal for help and even boil water…
How to Efficiently Make an Unlimited Supply of Gel Fuel
Every prepper needs to know how to make an unlimited supply of gel fuel for when SHTF! As preppers, we all know that one of the most important things for survival, when a collapse occurs, is having a reliable source of fuel to cook our food and keep us warm. Regular fuel is okay but…
(Video) This Lighter is a Powerful Survival Tool That’s Needed During Those Pivotal Survival Moments
Just about everyone knows that a Zippo lighter is one of those amazing fire starting tools that virtually is fail-safe. It has a reputation for being able to start and sustain a flame in virtually any scenario. That is a bit of a stretch, but it is not far off. In fact, a Zippo lighter…
(Video) She Locates a Pine Cone. What SHTF Element She Comes Up With? Mind. Blown.
Our friend Survival Lilly is back and today she’s sharing a terrific do it yourself element that can be created with a knife, stick, pine cone, and a little resin! Sometimes you need a little fire. No, we’re not talking about a campfire. We are talking about a torch. Something you can plunge into the…
(Video) When I Heard About This Unbelievable Fire Starter, I Put it in Bug Out Bag Right Away!
Every prepper will want to have this when trying to start a fire in bad weather! Most preppers expect that they will be living off the land when a collapse occurs. This means they will need to know how to build shelter and how to start a fire so they will not only stay warm…
(Video) He Creates a One Stick Fire. How This is Possible? I Can’t Wait to Try This!
There are countless ways to build a fire. You could douse a haphazard heap of sticks with fuel and toss a match on it. You could spend a great deal of precious time gathering piles and piles of tinder and kindling only to have the meager flame continue to fizzle itself out. To build a…
(Video) Dave Canterbury Effectively Explains How to Use Ferro Rod Fire-Starters
For many in the survival community, carrying ferro rods is kind of a given. They offer sparks without fail, time after time, even when are wet and leaky lighters have given up. If you know how to use a ferro rod, it will give you a bright, hot fire even when the night is cold…