If I am out in the wilderness without a match, what are some ways I can start a fire?

Question

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Answer 1

You can use the bow method which is described in the link.

http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~madms/fires.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi,

I don't have any real world experience when it comes to this stuff. I avoid camping like some folks avoid the mall on Christmas Eve. However, I did find several good sites that give tips on how to summon the fire gods without a match.

eHow (one of my favorite sites) offers six different ways. They range from the obvious (rub two sticks together) to the potentially dangerous (use a 6-volt battery and steel wool). Link is below.

A site called "The Survival Expert" goes into considerable depth and notes that "the important thing about fire ignition is to remember to take 2 sources of ignition device with you in your survival kit."

Finally, there's good ol' Field and Stream. The site has an illustrated guide on "seven primative ways to start a fire." The site explains how to do each, and actually makes 'em look fairly easy.

happy camping,

Mike

Answer 4

I personally find the plow method easiest, when you don't have string or don't know how to make natural string. If you are able to come up with some type of string the bow/drill method works best. With either of these methods, it makes a huge difference if you have made the tinder nest correctly. You must make it as fine, fluffy and dry as possible. It is not necessary but It helps immensely, if you have others with you, as you can switch on and off while drilling or plowing. One last thing. These methods are next to useless in a survival situation, if you have not practiced them before hand. When you are lost, cold and hungry, your concentration isn't at it's best and you will most likely give up out of frustration. Practice, practice, practice until it becomes second nature and you will be surprised at how good you can become. If you have not heard of the plow method or bow/drill method just google them. There is a wealth of info out there that can explain it better than I can.

Answer 5

Find an old projection TV screen. Take the rear lens(with a circular pattern--cut a3 inch square out of the center.
Hold it just right and the rays of the sun will be pinpointed on the wood . A fire will start.

Of course you do this before you go in the wilderness.

Answer 6

there are many ways.. one is through friction.. and it is quite exhausting rubbing 2 sticks together!! Another is with a flint.. where you scrape off some magnesium filings, and then light them by striking a knife against the metal part.. and then the simplest method.. use a magnifying glass or even a pair of glasses to refract the sun into a concentrated beam.. on a bright enough day, you can start a fire in this way.. (or kil some ants!!)

Answer 7

Chemical reactions are good.
A lense is good but sunlight is needed but the cool thing about this is an ice lense can be made to start a fire in winter when snow is around.One must make a convex lens about 4 inches in size and it can work like a magnifying glass lense.
Primitiveways.com ;)

Answer 8

If at all possible, bring two small pieces of flint with you. Flint is a stone that when struck, produces a spark that can light tinder.
Alternatively, you can bring a magnifying glass with you and burn the tinder like an ant. Just focus the sunlight on the tinder and watch it smoke.

Answer 9

I would say it would come in very handy to wear glasses. otherwise you would probably have to use a few sticks or look for some graphite to get a spark.

Answer 10

friction fire lighting. Two sticks the right sort not wet or damp. Dry sticks only.