Category Archives: Fire

How to Use Magnesium Fire Starter Stick

Take the time to become familiar with your fire stick before you need it in an emergency. Magnesium fire starter sticks can be found at most outdoor retailers for two dollars or less. Purchase two of these and practice with one until you’re comfortable using it. This small expenditure of time and money could possibly save your life.

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Making a Tinder Nest

greatly increases the incidence of successful fire building. When a flame is caught, a tinder nest is used to ignite a bigger fire. When crushed or bent, dry tinder will easily break. Sometimes, the surface area will feel dry, but …

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Herbs Used for Incense

Native Americans often used the smoke of Cedar to cleanse their homes. Smoke can be used in rustic conditions as a cleanser to rid a person, bedding, clothing or shelter of vermin, viruses and harmful bacteria.

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Soda Can Fire Starter

The value of a can of soda might be more in the packaging than the contents in a survival scenario. The empty can is useful as a fire starter. Should you find yourself in need of a camp fire, a …

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Cooking with a Dutch Oven

You needn’t forsake your favorite roasted or baked foods when cooking over an open fire. It is possible that your favorite recipes are given an enhanced flavor when using this method. For open fire cooking use a Dutch oven with …

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