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Fire Master

Beyond the Flick: Fire-Starting Hacks for Broken, Empty, and Wet Lighters

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Mastering Fire with a Lighter: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Reliability

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Mastering Fire for Survival: How to Pack a TRUE emergency fire kit

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Mastering Fire for Survival: Packing a Fire Kit for Warmth, Cooking, and Signaling or How to Pack a TRUE emergency fire kit. At least one time a...

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Making a Lifesaving Whistle from Trash for Survival

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Turning Trash into a Lifesaving Tool: How to Make a Whistle for Survival Welcome back! A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of carrying at...

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81 Basic Survival Tips That You Should Know

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In our unpredictable world, being prepared for the worst can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you find yourself stranded in the...

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Why a Knife is Not Your Most Important Survival Tool: A COMPARISON OF SKILLS AND TOOLS IN REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

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Hutch Teaching Tarp Shelter Ok…this one might be a hard pill to swallow for some adventurers, but do me a favor and stick in there with me. A knife...

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