Outdoor Stuff

Every year hundreds of people get lost in the wilderness. Most people find themselves ill prepared to deal with surviving in the wild. One of the leading causes of death in the wilderness is hypothermia. Knowing how to start a fire can mean the difference between life and death.

Any survival guide should include a lesson on friction-based fire starting. This method involves finding pieces of bone-dry wood, building a tinder nest, creating a fireboard, and using friction to make a spark. Any camper planning a wilderness outing should be familiar with this technique. Of course, it is always advisable to bring a survival fire starter with you as well.