
Discipline 02
Fire Making
12+ ignition methods, tinder, fire lays and safe extinguishing.

Field-Tested
Lighting Fire with a Ferro Rod
Hot sparks (~3,000 °C) that work wet, windy and at altitude.
Beginner · 10 min · 5 steps
ConditionalThe Bow Drill
Friction fire from natural materials — demanding but learnable.
Advanced · 1–3 hours to build · 5 steps
ConditionalWater-Filled Bottle Lens
Works only in strong direct sun with a well-rounded bottle or bag. Learn why it often fails.
Intermediate · Variable · 4 steps