being the other) in thermoregulation. The ability to start a fire in the wilderness can mean the difference between comfort and hardship or life and death. While many of us rely on lighters (like the ...

From cooking food to decontaminating water sources to simply providing warmth, fire can be an incredibly useful tool for an outdoor enthusiast. And while there are different methods for building a ...

, and I teach how to start fire to groups of people ranging from elite military operators to school children. Fire building is a critical skill. It is one of two primary focuses (shelter being the ...