Wilderness Survival - Part 1 - How To Build A Fire In Winter Conditions
I decided that while my knee is healing from a fracture and ACL sprain, and since I can’t do crazy hikes right now, that I should gain more skills for when I’m out in the elements. We don’t plan for bad things to happen but we should be prepared if they do. I probably should have started learning more skills like the one in this video sooner, if I’m going to be out there in winter I should be ready if something bad happens.
I’ve done some research and am testing out my newly acquired knowledge to successfully build a fire in cold snowy conditions. I feel like this is a good place to start since staying warm is one of the most important things when you’re out in the wilderness during winter.. it will keep you functioning, alert, and able to think clearly.
When hypothermia sets in, your body responds by trying to save the vital organs in your body so It pools all its resources to save them.. your blood. This means that the blood from your outer extremities, hands, feet, arms, legs and head gets pulled inward. Leaving you unable to properly use your hands, feet and brain in a situation when you need them most.
I still have a lot to learn, but having fun doing it in the safety of my back yard.
Thanks for watching this video!!
Hike safe - and stay tuned if you want to follow me on my way to learning more outdoor survival.
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A pocket bellows is a dumb little gimmicky item, but they are truly super useful to feed bonus oxygen into a nascent, especially frozen or wet fire. It's also recommended to carry some starter material in your fire kit, to ensure an easy start to your emergency fire. Vaseline-soaked cotton balls work great for a homemade tinder, or something purchased like Bigfoot Bushcraft's fire plugs. I will also carry a small chunk of fatwood which will keep a flame going once you've achieved one. Also a ferro rod is my preferred backup to mini bic lighter. Nice work buffing your skills up while you recover.
@AmandaDouin
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great info! I have heard of most of those methods - and really want a ferro rod! Thanks for watching and for the encouragement 💗
That's why I bring I keep a firestarter in my pack - I'm garbage at starting one from scratch.
@AmandaDouin
6 ай бұрын
I didn’t stay out there more than an hour so I’m wondering if I could keep one going longer.. will test it next time! Above tree line would be another story all together though!
@AmandaDouin
6 ай бұрын
@RhodySeth I want to check into some different techniques for fires as well. I’m so new at this..
Pine sap is also very flammable
@AmandaDouin
6 ай бұрын
Good to know! Thanks!! Just getting into this so I appreciate any tips 💗
Hate sap, just hate it you got the worst of it though lol. Especially now it is 90 degrees and misting the automobiles with sap pine tree mist. nasty business.
@AmandaDouin
10 күн бұрын
😅💗