FIRE STARTING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these fire starting-tagged tutorials to learn all about fire starting with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival, Coil 550 parachute cord, and Construct an improved figure four deadfall trap.

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How to build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

Build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

This instructional video demonstrates a technique for building a fire ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 8,854

How to coil 550 parachute cord

Coil 550 parachute cord

Here is a technique for coiling parachute cord or any other thin rope / twine. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,840

How to construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Learn how to construct an improved version of the figure four deadfall ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,468

How to do the backpacker rope coil

Do the backpacker rope coil

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on a desert island ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 905

How to do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Here is an effective way to coil a long rope and use as an emergency method of transporting an injured person. Learn how to survive in ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 704

How to make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Learn how to make a primitive basket for wilderness survival using natural cordage. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,027

How to make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Learn how to make a Figure Four Deadfall trap- Wilderness Survival ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,298

How to make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Learn how to make a primitive fishing hook / fishing gouge from ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,322

How to make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Make an cord eye splice for wilderness survival uses

Here is the technique for creating a strong sleek loop in a natural ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,335

How to make homemade napalm fire starting goo

Make homemade napalm fire starting goo

This video tutorial shows how to make homemade napalm fire starting goo with only a couple of common ingredients. This is not the safest ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 17
Views 3,370

How to make wilderness survival cordage

Make wilderness survival cordage

How to make rope, cordage, and twine from natural materials found in the wilderness. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,566

How to uncoil a rope

Uncoil a rope

How to properly uncoil a rope without having a tangled mess. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on ...more

B+ 2:21
Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,485

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