Module 3: Starting and Maintaining a Fire in All Conditions
Fire is essential for warmth, cooking, and safety in the wild. This module will teach you how to start and maintain a fire, even in challenging weather conditions, using natural resources and minimal tools.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to gather and prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a fire.
- Understand different fire-starting methods, including friction-based techniques and using modern tools like fire starters.
- Maintain a fire in wet or windy conditions, ensuring it stays lit and controlled.
Activity: Fire-Starting Challenge
Exercise: Gather natural materials and attempt to start a fire using only friction-based methods (e.g., bow drill) or a simple fire starter. Practice keeping the fire going in different weather conditions, such as damp or windy environments, and reflect on the challenges you encountered and how you overcame them.