As an instructor for the military and various federal agencies, I’ve honed my abilities in backcountry wilderness skills—and among those skills, one stands out prominently: starting a fire . In cold ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One thing about planning a camping trip is you never know exactly what you might run into, weather-wise. Damp conditions can impact dry ...

Starting a campfire is easy. If you have dry fuel and a match, the flames should shoot up in seconds. One lighter will turn a bundle of paper into a small fireball. Add some sticks and the fire will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have all the must-have gadgets and found your perfect camping spot, the only thing missing is something to get the campfire roaring.

The next time you’re planning a camping trip, be sure to pack a bottle of whiskey. No, not just for fun. You can use the whiskey, or even the bottle itself to help start a campfire in a pinch. As ...

Every great campfire is built using three materials: fuel, flame, and air. Simple enough, right? But in spite of the fact that we had a lighter, a large metal fire pit, and an Eagle Scout on our ...