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Why Your Ferro Rod Fails: A Manufacturer’s Analysis of Common Ignition Mistakes

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Ferro rod won’t light a fire? It may not be the tool, but how it’s being used. by: Viktor Sterling Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’re in your backyard, or maybe even in a real pinch, and that trusty ferro rod you counted on just… won’t… light. A few pathetic sparks, but no glorious flame. Frustrating, right? As…

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Survival fire making | Old time flint and steel can be a lifesaver

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One of the most effective methods of starting a survival fire is also one of the oldest – flint and steel.  Here is why you should consider adding a F&S kit to your survival gear.

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Why bother learning primitive fire making skills? Here are several reasons why

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There are incredibly-effective fire making survival tools on the market. So why invest the time in learning the old-time methods? There are several good reasons why.

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Video: Try this easy way to make effective survival firestarter

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One of the cheapest – and most effective – firestarters is cotton balls infused with petroleum jelly. Here is how to avoid the mess.

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Video: Surefire way to start a survival fire in standing water or really wet conditions

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The more desperately you need a survival fire, the harder it will be to start one. That’s Murphy’s Law, and it is generally true. Here are three common items that virtually guarantee that you can get a fire started, even under really adverse conditions. In this case, the technique is used in standing water.

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Video: Finding Dry Tinder for Survival Fire Making During Bad Weather

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Murphy’s Law (as it relates to wilderness survival) states that the more desperately you need to build a fire, the harder it will be to do so! But there are always dry twigs, stick and bark available in the woods if you know where to look. In this video, you’ll learn where to find them.

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