As you walk along a trail, you should be stopping to collect any pine resin you see, as it will surely come in handy when it's time to start a fire later. To learn how to use resin effectively, check out the video below.

What would make this easiest is if you had a special container just for pine resin, and collected small samples as you went throughout your day, rather than just trying to find some right when you need it. As these things often go, you will never find it when you need it, but it will be everywhere when you don't.

The best thing about using resin to start a fire is that it catches a spark easily and lights even when wet. Combine this with some birch bark and you should have no problem lighting a fire every time.