It was once a requirement for US Army soldiers in Alaskan Command to carry a "fire throng" with them at all times in the field. A leather boot lace works well for this, although I never found it all that easy to make a fire. The positive aspect is all you need is the throng and a piece of wood along with tinder of course. May want to give this method a try. Back in those days Cochoran jump boots came with 72 in leather laces. Cheers!

Practice, practice, practice.

And carry a for-sure way to make a fire. If your life depends on a fire, you'd better not be having to mess with a fireboard & spindle in the snow, at night, with no shelter and a broken wrist.

Learn how to do it and wow your friends (& their kids), but don't forget that real life doesn't always have nice summer days. Mother Nature has a really sneaky sense of humor.
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Sue