LISTEN: You're dead meat in a survival situation if you can't make fire. It's a common misconception that essential survival tools include knives, weapons, and water purifiers, but this is untrue. Without a doubt, fire is the most crucial survival tool. Here's why:
Boiling water for lifesaving purposes can be done with fire and only a metal pot needs to be carried. Just cleansing heat—no gimmicks or filters.
You can avoid freezing to death by using fire. Did you know that in temperatures above freezing, hypothermia can be fatal? WATCH
Fire hardens wood to a nearly iron-like consistency. Consider spear points!
It's fantastic to cauterize wounds with fire! LEARN MORE