Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff (Fire and Ice)

Dear Preppers and Survivalists,

A Smokey Bonfire (ca 2005)

photograph by

Tomasz Seinicki

Fire and Ice Shelter
Some folks will discount what I have to say, so ...

Making a fire or creating fire is the most important skill that you and your partner can teach your children. Until humans learned to control fire, we were no better then another animal in the wilderness.

Once we controlled fire, humans were able to harden our spears, making them more effective for defense and food gathering. We were able to easily clear fields for planting beneficial plants, like wheat. Humans were able to heat their family's homes, allowing us to expand into colder areas. We were able to smelt metals, separate chemicals, and do many other tasks. Lastly, humans were able to cook our food, making it more nutritious.

Now, ...

If you have been reading this blog, you know, I have highlight creating fire, usually during a Wednesday's blurbs many, many times.

Bow Drill for Fire Starting (ca 2015)

illustration by

Jon Richfield

annotations by

Hirsutism

Needless to say, fire can be created using high technology, like a Zippo lighter, or using low technology, like a bow drill. To learn these techniques, all you have to do is watch a few YouTube videos then practice, practice, practice, and practice some more.

Link:
YouTube: Survival Lilly - Fire Plow ft. How To Survive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o6FiiRdjII

YouTube: Black Scout Survival - Bowdrill for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi3tqw_wYmg

YouTube: Survival Lilly - Advanced Tips For A Successful Bowdrill Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu4u_OqVgVM

YouTube: Grant Thompson "The King of Random" - Can You Start a Fire with a Sandwich Bag? (Cool Survival Hack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMcgs7Tx3Hs

YouTube: bushcraftbartons - How to Start a Fire with a Soda Can!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTdY-dOYvSA

YouTube: NorthSurvival - How To Make Fire With A LEMON.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv2vT665bGI

YouTube: CrazyRussianHacker - 8 Ideas to Start Fire without Matches: Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yoPiJP5CM