This may be a somewhat dicey way to start a fire but it is definitely a good skill to practice and experience. You never know when it can be used and it is always great to know more than a couple ways to start a fire!

We sincerely appreciate the honesty of our host. When it comes to Fresnel lens you have to be careful. If the conditions are not right it will not work and if you rely too heavily on it – it could cost you your life!

Be sure to make this a secondary way to start your fire, depending on something you know is a bit more reliable!