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 ...

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 ...

According to Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus gave fire to mankind after stealing it from Mount Olympus. When Zeus found out, the thief was chained to a rock, where an eagle could feast on his ...

Starting a fire in the woods can be tough when you’re dealing with wind, rain, and other elements — but if NASA can start a fire in outer space, then you can get one going here on Earth with the help ...

Bob Parks (@bobparks) writes from the hills of Vermont. He is an avid runner (2:54:20, Boston Marathon, 2014) and a huge fan of new inventions. The classic methods assume you have no special equipment ...

Sitting around a campfire, toasting s’mores and relaxing after a long day in the outdoors have become synonymous with the camping experience. Starting a campfire may seem like an easy task, but ...