Starting a fire with a ferro rod may seem like a modern marvel, but it’s actually been around for over a hundred years. Capable of kindling a fire even when the tool is wet, ferrocerium rods – also ...

A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire ...

When out in the wilderness, it can be a good idea to take along a backup fire-maker, just in case your matches get damp or rubbing sticks gets you nowhere. With this in mind, Survival Laces include a ...

OK, looks like we have a new way to entertain the kids and wreak havoc in the neighborhood, if this spark-shooting ferrocerium cannon is as easy to build as it looks. This one comes to us by ...

Sitting around a campfire, toasting s’mores and relaxing after a long day in the outdoors have become synonymous with the camping experience. Starting a campfire may seem like an easy task, but ...

Carrying some facial cotton and a ferrocerium rod with you even on a casual hike can save you a lot of misery. Every now and then, there are news on hikers – intending on only day trips – becoming ...