10 Ways to Start a Fire
Fire starting is one of those skills that is rarely called upon for most of us. Yet, it is one of the most basic human needs. So how many different ways do you know to start a fire? How many have you attempted? How many successes?
P.S. Each of these have enough nuances and subsets to be a list unto itself. And you will see many are related to each other.
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1. Matches
2. Lighter
3. Flint & Steel
4. Ferro rod
5. Bow Drill
6. Fire Piston
7. Batteries and Steel Wool
8. Magnifying glass
9. Fire plow
Similar concept to a bow drill. Just a different direction
10. Road flare
Special case. And definitely cheating. These will light and remain lit under almost any condition. And they burn long enough to start a fire even if all your tinder and kindling is wet.
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