Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or basking in the warm heat, the campfire is a prominent staple of a memorable camping trip. Here are some tips for setting up a successful and safe campfire. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or basking in the warm heat, the campfire is a prominent staple of […]
by Liz Childers In January, a bushwalker on an overnight hike got lost somewhere in Australia’s Alpine National Park. His solution was to climb to a high point and light a small fire in order to alert authorities. What normally would not have been the worst of ideas, turned bad for two reasons. It is […]
by Daniel Lawton Every year, millions of campers around the world snuggle up next to a campfire, roasting S’mores, sipping on hot chocolate, telling ghost stories and having a generally fabulous time. However, if not approached cautiously, a campfire can also be a hazard. Just last week, an 11-year-old Australian girl was badly burned in […]
by Timothy Martinez Jr. Every camping trip is a new adventure, whether you’re at a new campsite or simply exploring a different area, so you need to be prepared for absolutely anything while you’re out in the wild. In terms of survival skills, nothing is more important than the ability to start a fire to […]
by Daniel Lawton n the last post, I wrote about how you can start a fire with just sticks. Despite the fact that the instructions might not be that difficult, it’s a very tough process. Unless, of course, you are a Maasai warrior. This semi-nomadic tribe, which lives in Kenya and Northern Tanzania, is skilled […]
by Daniel Lawton Why would you ever need to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together? Well, there are two good reasons: either you’re stranded in the wilderness without matches or you’re trying to show off your primal manliness. In either case, it’s important you fulfill your objective. Starting a fire can be a […]
