Being able to start a fire is one of the most important aspects of survival as it allows one to keep warm, purify water, and signal for help. Therefore, a fire-starter is arguably the most important tool in your survival kit. I personally carry a butane lighter, stormproof matches, and ferro-rod in mine (always have […]
Ferro rod
Exotac Matchcap XL review: An almost-perfect match case
One of the most important pieces of a survival kit is your fire-starting gear. As with any essential piece of gear, it’s also important to have contingency options. For example, my fire-starting gear consists of a Bic lighter, ferro-rod, and UCO stormproof matches. If and when one of these options fail, I can rely on […]
Firefly | Firepower for your Swiss Army Knife
This cool accessory for your Swiss Army Knife came across my Facebook feed and caught my eye. The Swiss Army Knife has been for a long time, a companion for many prepared people. I was originally introduced to the SAK watching the TV show MacGuver with my Dad back in the day. My Dad always carry a […]
The OST 2.0 – Multi functional, Lightweight, Superior
Multi functional tools are often the best tools. When a multi functional tool is lightweight, pocket size, and functions in coordination with tools you already own then it’s even better. The OST 2.0, or Operator Survival Tool, checks all the above marks. It’s a lightweight system that’s only a little larger than a tube of […]
GobSpark Armageddon FireSteel
In a previous article we covered Surviving a Plunge through the Ice, which involved getting a fire started. One of the items shown in that article was a firesteel rod. Using a firesteel rod in conjunction with Vaseline coated cotton balls can guarantee you a flame in order to get that ever important fire built […]
UST StrikeForce Fire Starter
The StrikeForce fire starter offers not only a very robust striker and ferro rod, but also a small compartment to store sure-fire tinder.