How To Start A Fire Without Matches Or A Lighter

Fire starting is one of the most coveted survival skills, yet modern technology has seen to it that most people aren't proficient at it. Yet, anybody can master this skill to the point that they can start a fire, even in wet weather.

Fire is really pretty simple, having just three ingredients: fuel, oxygen and heat. So how do you get enough heat to ignite wood, for example, without matches or a lighter? Here are the most common ways.

There are three basic sources for heat to start your fire - first is a flame which can come from a match or lighter. But what if you don't have either of those on hand? There are really only two other heat sources for starting fires and that would be either a coal or a spark. Coals can be generated by creating friction between two wood objects. This can be achieved by a drill or bow and drill combination. Friction between the wood materials can actually create a coal which can then be used to ignite tinder. In a future article, we'll explain just how to do this in detail. For now, suffice it to say that this involves a significant amount of work. For those who have learned to start a fire this way, the universal lesson taught is that it is prudent to have another more efficient method on hand. That's where spark comes in.

What would a better method be? My first choice is a fire steel, also known as a ferro rod. A good quality rod will produce not just one spark, but a whole shower of them. What's more, it will work even when it's wet, which is a huge advantage for the survivalist. You can find just about every size and style of fire steel, you just need to pick the one that's most comfortable for you to use.

Keep in mind that you'll only have consistent results if you light tinder first, and then use that to ignite the wood. Dry grass, bark shavings and dead tree moss make excellent tinder. You might want to carry tinder with you when you're on your outdoor trips. Whatever method you choose, the only way to be sure you'll be able to start a fire when you really need to is by practicing. With persistence, you can master the art of fire starting.

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About the Author:
Griz Garzo writes on wilderness survival and primitive skills from his mountain home in the northwestern United States.

Article Originally Published On: http://www.articlesnatch.com

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