Have you ever been out on the trail and just can’t find a good tinder bundle to start a fire? Perhaps it’s raining and you can’t find anything dry enough to take a spark. For this video, I wanted to show you a quick and easy way to be prepared to start a fire in […]
Read More DIY Cotton Ball Fire StarterMuch has been said of the Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife by Gerber. One of its many claims to fame is containing a striker and being able to start a fire. In this product review, we put the Ultimate Knife to the ultimate fire starting test! – Jeff
Read More Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife by GerberFlint and steel, a tried and true method of starting fires. In this video, I wanted to show you how to start a fire with a primitive flint and steel technique. This is a great skill to have and it’s saved me in a tough spot more than once! I always carry this kit with […]
Read More How to Start a Fire with Primitive Flint & SteelEver since theBRIGADE’s first backpacking trip I’ve been on the lookout for an alternative fire starter that would be easy to carry and, more importantly, easy to use. Every backpacker knows there is more than one way to start a fire. My preferred method is by spark. Matches are too much of an annoyance and […]
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