In an emergency, the ability to create fire can mean the difference between survival and suffering. Not only does fire offer warmth and comfort, but plenty of other benefits, like the ability to cook food, boil water, etc. But even when everything’s going right, there are times when we may need to make a fire, but have no access to the usual tools and conveniences. How do you make a fire when there are no matches, lighters or the other usual methods available?
It turns out, that you can use water to help! Fire and water are not mortal enemies after all. Grant Thompson, YouTube’s ‘King of Random’ put together a video to demonstrate 5 ways to start a fire using water.
Of course, it’s impossible to predict what kind of situation you may encounter when it would be handy to build a fire with limited resources and it’s also impossible to predict what things you might have handy at the time, but this short how-to clip should plant an important ‘survival seed’ to help you find creative and effective solutions! Check out Grant’s video after the break:
Die match thief!
I don’t carry matches or lighter but I carry a meth light bulb to fill with water to make a magnifying glass to start fires
Ill always have a lighter
In an emergency situation….and someone stole my clothing without me noticing? I’m all about knowing how to do things but basic daily preparation eliminates drama.
McGuyver would of used a Swiss Army knife to start a fire. Don’t know how, but he would of
Cindy Ramsey Torrez
Yeah…. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed a match or a lighter and not had one but I always have a burned out light bulb. It has saved my$#%&!@*countless times.
First ingredient in the picture frame method, hot water…
Um. Two sticks a string and patience.
What’s up with the tiny font?