I have been away from doing anything in the woods for some time now. So I decided to get back where it is quiet and listen to the critters. Started to get refreshed on some bushcraft skills. First up was trying to start a fire. Pretty straight forward, no matches or lighters. I used the fire stick for one and a magnesium stick for the other.
Next on the list is to create a bow drill.
Here are a couple of links to my youtube channel where I captured the process.
Used cotton balls with a thin layer of petroleum jelly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVvb_B-p3HU&list=UUJvBW3eoN49oXKjRgPIRc-Q&index=3&feature=plcp
I used shaved cedar bark, pine pitch, and some magnesium for this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2ZrjG-JEk4&list=UUJvBW3eoN49oXKjRgPIRc-Q&index=2&feature=plcp
Getting out there and practicing is most helpful. Never know when you need a fire.
More to come....
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