It was fire, rather than weapons, that placed humans at the top of the food chain. Fire itself can be friend and foe at the same time. Mastering how to start and extinguish a fire are equally important skills to anyone spending time outdoors.

Over time humans’ fire sources have changed, but the reasons we use fire are much the same, though.

Back in the day, ignition sources were limited and there was little more than good old wood to be used as a fuel source. Fire was used for heat, light, and cooking. Most everything revolved around fire. In modern times, we have found ourselves less dependent on wood fire than our ancestors. This can all change very quickly if stranded in cold weather. You will have to depend on your fire-making skills to survive. Lucky for us, we have many new devices in which to create a fire. What would you do if you were stranded and had no modern fire-making tools? Would you make fire and survive? Are you prepared and up for the challenge?