Fire is the key to successful survival. It will help you signal for aid, stay warm through the elements, treat water and cook food.

Without being skilled at creating fire, chances are pretty high that you won't last for very long, depending on the conditions you find yourself in.

Of course, carrying a lighter will strongly aid you in your quest to create a blaze, but in the absence of this tool, you may have to get creative in your advanced preparation to ensure your success.

This means you'll have to have a bunch of tricks up your sleeve if your lighter runs out of fuel or if you drop it in the river, and it no longer works.

If you plan ahead and stock up on the supplies presented on the next page, you should have no problem getting a fire going, no matter what.

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