As an instructor for the military and various federal agencies, I’ve honed my abilities in backcountry wilderness skills—and among those skills, one stands out prominently: starting a fire . In cold ...

Sometimes, the fanciest ways to start a fire just do not hold up to tried and true methods. If you don't want to count on learning how to use your glasses to easily start a campfire, it's best to have ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you didn’t grow up camping, you may be surprised to find out that starting a campfire isn’t as easy as it looks in the cartoons. (My daughter ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A Swiss Army Knife is one of the best multitools for camping, as it offers several implements that are invaluable in the wilderness, like a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have all the must-have gadgets and found your perfect camping spot, the only thing missing is something to get the campfire roaring.