Tag Archives: firestarter

I’ll start out by saying that I’m not a primitive skills expert by any means. I spend a lot of time outside, have built plenty of primitive shelters, and I’m handy with a knife. That said, starting a friction fire ...

I have a fire pit at home and one of my favorite things to do is to have a brat and a beer after work (ok, mostly the beer). I want to relax and eat some good food and that’s ...

Every one loves S’mores. It’s a campfire treat that is guaranteed to put a smile on your child’s face regardless of how, when or where the S’more happens. A campfire is hands down the best way to have a S’more. ...

If you want to start a fire the first time, every time, it’s hard to beat a good fire starter. Gathering tinder in the forest works great, if you can find it. There’s also the issue of time. Sometimes you’re in ...

I’ve been excited about the new Leatherman Signal for what feels like forever. I’ve had an original Leatherman since high school that has served me well for many years. I’ve watched the arrival of other models that are prettier and more functional ...

You’ve probably blown on a fire to get it going at some point, and might have even used a bellows. You knowthat thing you pump open and closed to give the fire more oxygen. They work great, but there is ...

Fire! What category is more fun than fire? Every year we see new products that claim to make your campfire safer, faster, hotter, smaller, bigger, you name it. This year we’re showing you our favorite tools to start a fire, ...