Man Vs. Wild does some good (sort of)

Well, looks like ol’ Bear Grylls is in the news for teaching a kid something that was actually useful. A 9 year old was separated from his group on a hike and said he used what he learned on Man … Continued

Man Vs. Wild does some good (sort of)

Well, looks like ol’ Bear Grylls is in the news for teaching a kid something that was actually useful. A 9 year old was separated from his group on a hike and said he used what he learned on Man … Continued

Kodiak Firestarter Video

I saw these Kodiak Firestarters at a recent show and was very impressed with how well thought out they were. They incorporate a large magnesium rod, firesteel, paracord with striker, compass, and thermometer all into a stout wooden handle. The … Continued

UST Sparkie One Handed Fire Starter Video

I made a video for the UST Sparkie today: My thoughts on the Sparkie: I have been very impressed with the little guy so far and it is definitely the easiest and most well thought out firesteel based tool that … Continued

Fresnel Lenses Video

I played with fire a bit more after messing with the Sunlighter, this time using fresnel lenses. If you are not familiar with a fresnel lens, picture a magnifying glass that is flat. It uses grooved rings on the surface … Continued

Sunlighter Solar Lighter Video

I spent some time playing with fire recently (shocking), this time using the sun. The Sunlighter uses a reflector to focus the sun’s rays on a single point to light your tinder. On a sunny day, tinders will start smoking … Continued