Lighting a fire

Having chosen a fire site and having collected enough tinder, kindling and fuel, you can get down to lighting a fire. Choose a wind protected spot - it is crucial at first moments of ignition that no wind will blow your small flame out.You yourself, if you kneel down with your back facing the wind, may prove a good enough wind screen. Ensure also that you have enough tinder, kindling and fuel within your reach, so that you will not have to run around gathering it, once you get the first small flame.

Over the years, humankind has developed many ways to start a fire. Depending on your situation, and mostly - on your gear, you will have to choose between the methods. You will notice that they are divided to modern and primitive, basing on tools used. We present them in order: from the simplest to the most difficult.