Bushcraft

Jesse · 01-26-2016, 09:17 AM

I prefer a ferro rod and char cloth or other tender, but I also like starting a fire with a bow drill.

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Originally Posted by kittygrrl

of starting a fire without matches or lighter?

kittygrrl · 01-26-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

I prefer a ferro rod and char cloth or other tender, but I also like starting a fire with a bow drill.

I would love to learn how to use a bow drill correctly, I've not had much luck
with one. I usually use a magnifying glass...carrying fire around can be a bit problematic...I found this and wondered if it would work..definitely trying it this spring!

Jesse · 01-26-2016, 11:04 AM

Both the plastic bottle of water and the plastic baggy filled with water will work in a pinch, but it is much easier with a magnifying glass. I have done it with water, never with urine, though it is good to know that will work in an emergency.

For me, learning to use a bow drill took a lot of time and patience and then frustration when I ran out of patience.

It's kind of like riding a bike, once you achieve and the muscle memory is learned it gets much easier to do. Somewhere in my files, I have a page that shows the color and condition of the dust and what it should and shouldn't look like in order to get a coal. I will look for it and post it here when I find it.

kittygrrl · 01-26-2016, 06:04 PM

his campsite is top notch, imo..he's organized! But you have to be in Alaska or you're dead.

Rockinonahigh · 01-26-2016, 07:09 PM

I have used a bow drill, a lens from a camera, the reflecting of light to and from a head light to tender to start a fire. Being an occasional smoker I always can find a lighter somewhere in my car or about any jacket I have, even one that just has a sparking flint will help in starting a fire.

kittygrrl · 01-27-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

I have used a bow drill, a lens from a camera, the reflecting of light to and from a head light to tender to start a fire. Being an occasional smoker I always can find a lighter somewhere in my car or about any jacket I have, even one that just has a sparking flint will help in starting a fire.

Never considered a camera lens, great idea! and yes I always seem to have a lighter or two around, but what I love about bushcraft is that it's about your skillset and being able to use your environment to provide for yourself. One of my goals in the next year is to go out with just the basics, a knife, an axe, etc and make it in the woods for a few days...The perfect place to do this would probably be Alaska or possibly the Cascades towards Autumn..Ive done a lot of camping but with all the paraphernalia. I would like to take a couple of survival classes to make sure I have enough skills to make it..I have plans

kittygrrl · 01-27-2016, 10:28 PM

Made one of these this summer. It rocked. If you love building fires this one is worth knowing.

01-26-2016, 11:04 AM	#3
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01-27-2016, 10:28 PM	#7
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