Originally Posted By: ILBob
Originally Posted By: hikermor
Somewhere in there should be the means to build a fire.


that assumes they could figure out how to gather firewood.

things that are second nature to some of us, even if rarely practiced are not obvious to many. I can't tell you how many times when I was car camping I would see people give up trying to start a fire and use an accelerant. I have even done it when I am in a hurry.

Personally, I am in favor of carrying something that can make emergency fires a lot easier. When one is cold and wet and in trouble is not a good time to be practicing one's bush craft skills.




I'm baffled by the people I see that get a fire going with a whole bottle lighter fluid! They seem to think it's magic, that it obviates the need for any fire prep at all. But the fluid flashes over and burns out leaving them with a mess and a dumb look on their faces! grin
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