Firestarting without matches

There are three ways to start a fire without the help of matches. Each can be effective, and all take lots of practice, but they're actually pretty fun to learn.

Watch our step-by-step video to learn how, and check out the article in the December 2010 issue of Boys' Life magazine for more information.

Remember: Even in a survival situation, try to avoid harming the environment when building your fire. Look for a spot from which a fire could not spread and where the surrounding area would not be damaged.

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[legendarybeast101]

im a boy scout taking wilderness survival next weak at camp tom hale thanx 4 the 3 ways

[magicianmelody]

I am a girl but this is going to save my life one day! Thank you!