People have been experimenting with ways of making fire for as long as anyone can remember. Possessing the ability to start a proper fire whenever it is needed is an important skill for cooking, manufacturing, or simply surviving. One of the oldest and most widely used methods for quickly setting tinder alight is the fire… [Read More]
Survival Gear
13 Best Ferro Rod Fire Starters (Battle-Tested and Highly Rated)
Choosing the best ferro rod, also known as a Ferrocerium rod or Firesteel, and learning how to use one to start a fire is like learning to use any other survival gear; it’s better to learn how to do it now rather than waiting until you actually need it to save your bacon (or cook… [Read More]
Magnesium Fire Starter (Here Are The Best)
Magnesium fire starter tools are cheap, reliable, waterproof and readily available at dozens of online retailers (see below for our list of the 6 best magnesium fire starter tools and the best place to buy them). They are also lightweight, relatively safe, easy to use, highly transportable, and compact, which is why they are one… [Read More]
Cotton Ball Fire Starter Ignites With Just A Spark
Here’s how to make fire starter tinder with cotton balls and Vaseline or petroleum jelly… Simply add a little Vaseline or petroleum jelly to a couple of cotton balls and watch this cotton ball fire starter burst in to flames (yes, vaseline is flammable). All it takes to start a fire with cotton balls smeared with… [Read More]
Best Hatchet For Camping, Survival and Backpacking
Hatchets are a must-have tool for activities such as camping, survival, backpacking and for quickly and easily clearing brush and small limbs around your house. However, there’s no such thing as the best hatchet for all jobs… the best hatchet for camping may not be the best survival hatchet, it may not be great for… [Read More]
