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An "Equipped to Survive" Evaluation of Firestarters, Tinder, and Stoves The ability to start a fire is critical in most survival situations. Aside from the practical aspects of providing heat for various survival uses, nothing is better for your morale than a nice fire. Everyone's spirits are raised as the fire catches and the flames leap up. The worse the weather, the more important the fire is to survival, and conversely, the more difficult it can be to get going.

Which Kukri do I recommend?   By Paul at Survival Primer.  You don't realize how much I enjoy letters.  This started out as an email, and turned into a web page.  This first version will be written "on the fly"  and edited, with pictures added, later.  See also: New File.  Basic Kukri Use and Safety, Sketches

Strike Force Fire Starter By Paul at Survival Primer. You should know that the Strike Force Fire Starter is basically a high-tech, extremely durable, Flint and Steel. Flint and steel has been used for centuries, but requires that you learn how to build a fire, from tinder to log. It is not an instant fix.

Good Cook Can Opener By Mamabear. This is the best can opener I have ever used! The first time I tried it, I thought it wasn’t working because it was so smooth and silent...

Ron Hood Reviews: The Busse Battle Mistress. Punishing trials and in-depth article which originally ran in the 3/98 ASG.

The Wave: Doug Ritter & Equipped To Survive evaluate the latest (expensive) offering from the folks that brought you the Leatherman Pocket tool. Excellent review.

The Swiss Tool: Doug Ritter & Equipped To Survive evaluate the latest offering from Victorinox (Swiss Army Knife) as they enter the market in true competition against Leatherman. Very nice review.

Pocket Saws: Doug Ritter & Equipped To Survive evaluate a couple of "handy" pocket saws to add to your packing list. Great review

 

 

 

 

 

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