A few winters ago I got stuck on a hillside after dark. My hands were so cold I could barely feel my fingers. My lighter…

I’ve been soaked more times than I can count. Rain dripping off my hood, fingers cold, and the only thing between me and a hot…

When it comes to starting a fire outdoors, most people will think of two common tools: a lighter and a ferro rod. Both are widely…

If you have ever thrown a ferro rod into your camping bag and forgotten about it, you might have pulled it out months later only…

So you just got your first ferro rod. Maybe someone told you it’s the ultimate survival tool, or you saw a cool video of someone…

If you’ve been anywhere near the camping section of your favorite outdoor store lately, you might have noticed something interesting. Those little metal rods—the ones…

If you’ve spent any time looking at survival gear or camping supplies online, you’ve probably seen these two terms thrown around a lot. And honestly?…

Have you ever been deep in the woods, the cold beginning to set in, and tried to light a fire with a ferro rod that…

Let’s cut straight to the chase. If you’ve spent any time browsing survival forums or outdoor gear shops, you’ve asked this question: what’s the best…