Choosing the right firewood in a survival situation is so important. It’s a skill that many preppers don’t take seriously. Fire is everything in survival. You cannot forget all the things that you need that fire provides. The most important …
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What Is A Rocket Stove? Why Do I Need One?
When you build a traditional fire you think that those rolling flames and glowing coals are about as good as it can get. Well, just ask a blacksmith, the fire gets better, hotter and more effective if you add one …
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Make a One Log Fire at your Campsite
There are many ways to handle fire at your campsite. Many people only know the basics of fire making. They have no idea just how diverse it can be. Dakota Fire Holes Fires Designed to Burn All Night Upside Down …
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15 Unique Ways to Start a Fire
Imagine you’re lost in an abandoned city after the end of the world as we know it. The sun is going down and the air is getting cold, but your one and only lighter is out of fuel, and you …
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Firewood Ranked By Heat Value (BTU Value)
Did you know that one cord of wood burned as firewood provides the heat equivalent to that produced by burning 200 to 250 gallons of heating oil, depending on the type of hardwood you are using? That is why it …
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10 Tips for Starting a Fire in Bad Weather
There is no power greater than creating a fire in a bad situation. When you get that ember to glow and that tinder starts to burn, you know you have something. Once your kindling goes up in flames and you …
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DIY Brick Fire Pit on a Budget
Having a sturdy fire pit on your property is a great way to enjoy a fire during a BBQ’s, a family get together or just having drinks around it during a social gathering. Love it. Think about if the power goes out, this …
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Use Old Crayons to Make Firestarters
Getting kids involved in preparedness can be a struggle. It doesn’t help that you are facing off against some of the most powerful tech in existence. I am talking about the digital device! Wrangling the Ipad from your child can …
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Stove Necklace Idea for Ultralight Backpacking
Wearable tech is a trend that is exploding. We are just watching its most crude and early phases in things like the Fit Bit. These forms of tech are driven by modern, city living and high tech communications. However, what …
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How To Make The Mini Metal Foundry
There are lots of things in this life that simple. We should all strive towards a more simple life. It makes everything better. You might look at this foundry and wonder, why on earth, but it is a multifunction DIY …
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