Category: Camping / Fire
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Expedition Fuel Tabs: Ultra High Energy Density
If you’re looking for a newer alternative to the Esbit Fuel Tablets that most folks are accustomed to, try these Expedition Ultra High Energy Density Fuel Tabs which should last for about 10-15 minute burn time and are relatively inexpensive…
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Top 8 Portable Stoves for Survival
The following is quite an in-depth article detailing the eight best portable stoves on the market in 2018 and includes specifics on the different types of stoves available, why you should have one or two (or maybe all eight, lol), as well as key features you should look for in a portable stove. The list…
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Matches On Steroids – UCO Sweetfire Strikeable Fire Starters
I just love it when survival is made easier, and these UCO Sweetfire Strikeable Fire Starters do just that since they’re basically a weatherproof match and fire starter built into one. The best part is that they’ll burn for several minutes each, plenty of time to get a good fire going…
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How to Start Fire with Hammer!
This guy is always coming up with “crazy” ideas, this time starting a fire with a sledge hammer. You can watch him beat the nail for a while if you like, or just skip to about the 5:45 mark to see the idea begin to work and then watch the next few minutes to hear…
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The Paiute Fire Starting Method With A Twist
I’m pretty sure this is what I do most days to start a fire in my fireplace. I just love to use alternating layers of sticks whenever possible. Also, watch through the end, you’ll get a kick out of it, I promise…
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Going Off Grid This Winter? Don’t Miss These 8 Pro Tips How To Survive Your First Cold Weather Camping Trip
Are you planning a trip into the tundra this winter? Do you love the allure cold-weather camping — a crackling fire, snuggling in a sleeping bag, roasting marshmallows? Do you worry about weather you’ll be equipped well for surviving a winter camping trip? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you certainly…
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3 Weird Ways To Make A Fire
It always amazes me how ingenious some people can be… I doubt I would have ever thought of two of these ideas without having seen them first. Of course, I have seen the water bottle fire starting trick before and, honestly, I thought he was going to do something else with the light bulb but…
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Why Chimneys Are Built On The Outside Of A House
I’d never considered why chimneys were built on the outside but now I know there are several reasons…
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TIP: Keeping Feet Warm in Your Sleeping Bag
I thought most folks knew to do this but maybe not. FYI, you could also warm a water bottle and stuff it in the bottom of the sleeping bag to help keep your feet warm…