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Jan 24, 2023
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Tricky
All-American
I've seen several survival shows where experienced survivalists take hours to
make a friction fire. In a couple of episodes of Alone: The Beast they can't get fire made the first night and its only the second day that they eventually get it done.
I don't have high hopes for most Deacons.
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Survivor fire building contest. My Deacons want to have a fire building contest, survvor style.
Dark Forest Green
All-American
Jan 23, 9:09pm
Ask people in the ward. I have flint and steel and I’m sure lots of others do.
BYU-Ite
Jan 23, 9:14pm
I've bought the Amazon ones before. I'd usually give the "flint and steel" to
Cougsanity
Jan 23, 9:19pm
Why do they need flint and steel? Friction and the right kindling do the trick
RossoNeri
Jan 23, 9:20pm
Why? Because the activity is usually limited to 90 minutes.
Cougsanity
Jan 23, 9:22pm
As padowans in Klondike derby we made friction fire w/sticks & kindling in <5min
RossoNeri
Jan 23, 9:27pm
They want a "survivor" experience, not "survival". Big difference, haha.
Cheap Seats
Jan 23, 9:29pm
Fair point. I guess they’ll have to have fake alliances and love triangles too
RossoNeri
Jan 23, 9:32pm
Now you're getting it!
Cheap Seats
Jan 23, 9:41pm
How?
TailgateU
Jan 23, 9:35pm
You have a broken log or large thick branch, you whittle a friction stick point
RossoNeri
Jan 23, 9:43pm
I've seen several survival shows where experienced survivalists take hours to
Tricky
Jan 24, 12:44am
Y'all are amazing! Thank you. CB for the win 🏆
Dark Forest Green
Jan 24, 7:06am
Flint is kind of tricky for new people. Consider ferro rod instead.
Zedhead
Jan 23, 9:22pm
The hardest part is going to the flag contraption. Also, starting a fire with
Cheap Seats
Jan 23, 9:27pm
Recreation Outlet or Harbor Freight will have flint and steel for pretty cheap.
Eddie
Jan 23, 9:44pm
For tinder - include some dryer lint or 000 steel wool.
Eddie
Jan 23, 9:45pm
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