One of the most useful skills to have in a survival situation is the ability to make a fire.

It can provide warmth, be used to signal for help, cook, purify water, etc.

But what if you find yourself without matches or a lighter?

Read on to discover three ways to make a fire without using either of those things.

Having a flint and steel-type survival fire starter is a relatively easy way to start a fire.

First off, before starting any fire, take the time to gather the materials you'll need so the fire is ready to fuel once it catches alight. 

There are a few different types of survival starters, but you can use most of them in the same manner. 

First, scrape off shavings from the ‘fuel’ side of the fire starter (such as the magnesium) onto your tinder.

Then, flip the fire starter around and scrape sparks onto the shavings. Once your tinder catches alight, gently blow into it until a flame is created. Gradually add more and more fuel.

When it comes to building a fire, a battery and steel wool may seem silly because you wouldn’t find those things in the wild.

But survival is about being innovative.

You could use the battery of a car or radio. And the steel wool can be replaced with anything that conducts electricity. 

The idea is to close the current in the battery to create sparks that you can use to ignite your tinder. 

Using magnifying glasses to start a fire is the most difficult of the three methods mentioned here, but it is not impossible.

You basically need to use the magnifying glass to concentrate the sun onto your tinder. 

All the three methods for survival fire starting mentioned here require you to have things to help you.

If you have no resources, you will need to try starting a friction fire such as the bow drill or plow methods.

Learn how to do this and more with 'Evasive Wilderness Survival Techniques'.

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Safe training!

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