Making fire - in a manly way.

[Ayahuasca]

There is something deeply satisfying about making fire without matches or a lighter.

Yesterday I built a driftwood fire on the beach and cooked the family's lunch on it.

Yes, it took ages and I got accused of playing at Ray Mears.

Worth it.

Highly recommnended!

[mickk]

Not in this country obviously, health and safety would get you.

[Snake the Sniper]

Fire bow or flint and striker? Either way, whilst it is a nice skill to have, it's mostly useless these days. 20p lighters have made it a skill of the past.

[okgo]

Only last night when I was watching Mr Hollywood (Bear Grylls) prance about and it reminded me, I say to my housemate, "its been a long time since I last made a fire, I miss it".

It is a very manly pursuit, and I have fond memories of fires in woods, on beaches etc.

[Ayahuasca]

Magnesium rod and knife.

[Los Palmas 7]

Impossible.

[okgo]

Los Palmas 7 said:

Impossible.

[Snake the Sniper]

Ayahuasca said:

Magnesium rod and knife.

Magnesium is cheating. You need to go and dig up some flint to feel proper manly. Although the wife might complain at the extra time involved.

[Poledriver]

Just rub 2 boy scouts together!

I've just won a bet. Lit the barbecue without matches or firelighters. Easy!!!......Some kitchen towel covered in cooking oil, cover most of it in charcoal, then used my glasses to focus the sun on it...No Problem!!

[Famous Graham]

Ayahuasca said:

Magnesium rod and knife.

You cheater

Bit of twine (fashioned from wood pulp strands), some kindling and a pointy stick are all you need.

(and a fair amount of time and some considerable swearing)

[Tunku]

I always use petrol and the electrics from a Talbot Solara

[ShadownINja]

Don't survivor types carry waterproof matches with them anyway?

[ShadownINja]

okgo said:

It is a very manly pursuit, and I have fond memories of fires in woods, on beaches etc.

The Australian Tourist Board would like to thank you for not visiting their country.

[Ayahuasca]

ShadownINja said:

Don't survivor types carry waterproof matches with them anyway?

Not really - how many can you carry and what do you do when they run out?

[okgo]

Ayahuasca said:

ShadownINja said:

Don't survivor types carry waterproof matches with them anyway?

Not really - how many can you carry and what do you do when they run out?

I would have a pack of 100 lighters from the £ shop. And if I used them all then rescue is hopeless anyway.

[Semi hemi]

Poledriver said:

Just rub 2 boy scouts together!

Not something you should be dicussing on an open forum

Edited by Semi hemi on Sunday 24th May 15:03

[ShadownINja]

Ayahuasca said:

ShadownINja said:

Don't survivor types carry waterproof matches with them anyway?

Not really - how many can you carry and what do you do when they run out?

Apparently you get 25 in a small tube. Probably best not to want a cigarette.

[Fort Jefferson]

Ask Ray Mears, he sets fire to anything.

[Simpo Two]

ShadownINja said:

Apparently you get 25 in a small tube.

Yep - www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/life_capsule_torped...

[ShadownINja]

Simpo Two said:

ShadownINja said:

Apparently you get 25 in a small tube.

Yep - www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/life_capsule_torped...

It's good that they provide a candle so even if you're in the middle of nowhere you can relax. Shame they don't provide a CD with whale song, though.