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11 methods · Multiple methods to create fire in any condition
Create fire using only wood and physical effort
Create fire using sparks from man-made or natural materials
Use the sun or chemical reactions to ignite tinder
Keep fire going, carry fire with you, and use fire safely
You can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter in extreme conditions, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.
Stay put if you are lost and someone knows your general location. Moving makes rescue harder and burns energy.
Every action costs calories and water. Work slowly and deliberately. Rest frequently in extreme temperatures.
Everything is a tool. A rock is a hammer, a stick is a lever, clothing is cordage. Think creatively about what you have.
Signal for help as soon as you are safe and sheltered. Do not wait until you are weak or out of supplies.
Leave signals at your shelter even when away. Mark trails. Keep a fire ready. Make yourself easy to find.