How to make a bow drill in the wild (for starting fires and drilling holes)
A bow drill is most often used for starting a fire – it’s the most efficient fire starting method –…
How to build a simple foundry (forge) and mold metal objects
In a survival situation, tools and weapons made from stone, bone, or wood will suffice but those same tools and…
How to build an efficient fire using a single log – the Swedish Fire Torch
The Swedish Fire Torch, also known as a Canadian Candle, is a simple and efficient method to make a fire…
When it comes to fire tinder in a survival situation, you have dozens of resources available
As any good survivalist knows, when caught in a survival situation, one of the first tasks at hand will be…
Making Char Cloth (charcloth) – the essential outdoors firestarting material
Char cloth (or charred cloth) is a swatch of fabric made from vegetable linen, such as cotton, that has been…
There are various types of fires – each with their own purpose
There are several methods for laying a fire and each has advantages. The situation you are in will determine which…
How to start a fire in the wild (using bow drill, hand drill, flint, and other methods)
Always light your fire from the upwind side. Make sure you lay the tinder, kindling, and fuel so that your…
