Going Prepared

OK, I post way too much about fire. Alas, here is another one… Batoning is splitting wood by hitting a knife with a separate piece of wood or other “baton.” Batoning is a quick, easy, and effective way to split … Continued

I finally have a working thermometer and thermocouple that can read up to 1300C, so the fire starter test is beginning in earnest. I know, I know, how much more exciting can I get than a firestarter test? It is … Continued

Making a fire in windy conditions can be a pain, especially if you are using a magnesium block or any other fine tinder, like fatwood or birch bark shavings. Wind + fine tinder = no tinder. Use some duct tape … Continued

I added an entry for firesteels over in the wiki. There is a little part about the composition of a firesteel, which I found really interesting when I first discovered the mix. Sarman has also been working hard on adding … Continued