The basic process of using a magnesium fire starter is easy. Simply use the included scraper or the back of the blade of your knife to scrape off a small pile of shavings from the magnesium block, place the shavings on a tinder bundle or kindling and then strike a ferro rod with the scraper… [Read More]
Survival Skills
Survival Skills
Survival Backpacking (Top 10 Must-Know Tips)
You might imagine that backpacking and camping are one and the same, and end up taking a shot at backpacking without proper planning or the necessary survival skills. That said, hiking in the wild is much more difficult than car camping. It’s essential that you plan, and that you account for a number of variables…. [Read More]
How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit
Learning how to start a fire in a fire pit isn’t as hard as you might think. And there’s nothing quite as satisfying as sitting outside around a cozy fire in your fire pit, having a relaxing evening after a long day of hiking, fishing, sightseeing or just working around the house. However, before any… [Read More]
