FWIW, our scout troop is campinmg this weekend. It was originally scheduled as a cold weather outing. But we're expecting temps in the upper 60's in Northeast Illinois (perfect meteor watching weather).<br><br>Anyway, we're going to review firestarting techniques, not necessarily survivial. I'm doing the MFS with dryer lint and Petrolium Jelly cotton balls (I've never tried the cotton balls myself so it'll be a learning experience for me). Another leader is bringing a battery and steel wool. Another is bringing his bowdrill. From the way he spoke about it, it sounds as if he's used it before. I've never seen one work in person so it'll be cool to try.