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Student working to build a small survival fire during a wilderness survival class in Colorado

Why People Struggle to Start a Survival Fire

A lighter and a pile of sticks do not guarantee a survival fire. Jason Marsteiner explains the mistakes he sees in class, from skipping tiny fuel to smothering baby flames, and how preparation and practice build a fire that stays lit.

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