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How to Start a Fire

If you find yourself in need of a fire for survival, it pays to have the skills and the goods to make one happen. For starters, you need a means of ignition, tinder and plenty of wood—and you should practice making a fire before you actually need one.

6 Must-Have Packable Tools for Hunters

Be prepared when heading afield with these must-have packable tools.

How to Start a Fire When Everything is Wet

Here’s how to build a fire when you need it most.

Essential Gear for the Traveling Hunter

Traveling the world will certainly take you out of your comfort zone, but accumulating a set of tools and necessary gear will make your dream hunt much more comfortable.

Know-How: Carry These No-Fail Fire-Starters

The last thing you need is another writer telling you that dryer lint with a little candle wax can get an emergency fire going, or that pine pitch is a natural fire-starter.

Things I (Just About) Always Carry Afield

Some things should always be at a hunter's side, some are nice comforts and some may save your life. Here's what you should consider taking into the field.

25 Things Every Hunter Should Know

Everything from offroad driving to backcountry first-aid—25 skills you just can't do without.

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