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My name is TK and it's my pleasure to welcome you to our shared exploration of preparedness and resilience group.
As we delve into today's topic, please bear in mind that these words are a blend of my own thoughts and life lessons. When youre in a wilderness situation, youre eventually going to need a fire. A fire is not only a necessity for cooking and signaling, but also for keeping warm and boosting morale. It’s crucial to know how to make one in a pinch.
Sometimes you have to use whatever you have on hand, and fortunately, there are several different ways to make a fire. One of the oldest methods in history is to rub sticks together. This method requires patience and effort, and while it can be challenging to start the fire, it can definitely be done. The fire starts from the friction created by rubbing the sticks together. To successfully create a spark, the wood used must be completely dry, as damp wood will never spark.
A couple of ways to facilitate starting a fire with this method include using a fire plow, which involves creating a trough in one stick and rubbing another stick rapidly back and forth in the trough. Another method is the fire bow, which uses a curved branch with twine or other material attached that you rub against a board or other branch.
One of the easiest methods, however, is to have a fire starter on hand. Popular choices include magnesium bars, which are lightweight and used with a striker to create a spark, and chemical fire starters like potassium permanganate which are highly combustible. Other convenient fire starters are cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly and solar fire starters, which use the sun’s energy to start a fire by focusing light to cause sparks.
Another quick method to create a fire in a pinch is using a battery and some steel wool. The type of battery can vary, so you can use whatever you have on hand, including a cell phone battery if it’s no longer suitable for communication. First, flatten the steel wool slightly. Some people prefer to hold the steel wool in the palm of their hands; if you do this, ensure you have on a sturdy pair of gloves to protect your skin. With the contact points on the battery facing down toward the steel wool, rub it back and forth quickly. The steel wool will start to smoke and spark, and soon you’ll see a small flame. Immediately place the flaming wool onto prepared kindling to start your fire.
We’ve reached the journey’s end for today, but remember, preparedness is a lifelong voyage. I hope you found a valuable nuglet or two in my personal anecdotes. Until next time, take care and keep prepping.
Thanks again.
TK – Survival Prep Shop
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