A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire ...

This fire starter that ranked 3rd on our list of easiest fire starters for backpacking and camping includes a compact aluminum bar that can be scraped to create shavings to aid in starting a fire.

While the notion of rubbing two sticks together or holding a magnifying glass up to the sun may have nostalgic appeal, the truth is that starting and maintaining a fire is an essential task to perform ...