BackpackingTV's video: Desert Survival: How to Start a Fire without a Lighter or Matches

Up your survival skills and learn how to start a camp fire without a lighter or matches. The bow drill is an ancient method of fire starting and is a great skill for anyone to learn who likes to spend their time in the outdoors. This method requires practice. But once you learn it, it will stay with you for years. This is primarily useful in desert regions, as I talk about what materials to look for. But these same skills can transfer to other regions as well, substituting local materials for the sage, juniper, and pine. Gear I have tested and recommend: Backpacks and Hiking Gear: Mystery Ranch Terraframe 65L https://bit.ly/3qQo2jj Komperdell Explorer Contour trekking poles https://bit.ly/3XRsDAP Tents and Camping Gear: Big Agnes Copper Spur https://bit.ly/3XWSpn4 Durston X Mid trekking pole tent https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-1p Sea to Summit Ascent AcII Sleeping Bag: 15F Down https://bit.ly/3JTea1h Zenbivy 25 Degree Lightbed https://zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-... Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad https://bit.ly/3DbbCcO Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow https://bit.ly/34n4749 Clothing: Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket http://bit.ly/3iwmivF Big Agnes Zetto Ultralight Down Jacket https://www.bigagnes.com/products/zet... Arc-teryx Beta Rain Jacket https://bit.ly/3QeYvfT Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie https://bit.ly/3XR4WZm Fjallraven Keb Agile Trouser https://bit.ly/400yYM1 Coalatree Trailhead Pants https://coalatree.com/products/trailh... AKU Selvatica Mid GTX Hiking Boots https://bit.ly/3eSMmvy Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Sock https://bit.ly/3qLVyaI Hestra Bike Ergo Grip Tactility Glove https://amzn.to/3GWeADc Camp Kitchen: MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove https://bit.ly/34mBc06 Sea to Summit Alpha Pot - 1.9 Liters https://bit.ly/3tdCZ23 Sea to Summit Watercell X https://bit.ly/3wv3ost Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir Water Bladder https://bit.ly/3t2SrxF Grayl Geopress Water Purifier https://bit.ly/3DbOCun Lifestraw Peak Squeeze Water filter straw https://bit.ly/3Bjk88U Pinnacle Foods Freeze dried food https://pinnaclefoods.co/ Vosteed Nightshade Folding Knife https://amzn.to/3J7XOnn Matador 8L Flatpack https://matadorup.com/products/flatpa... Trail Gear: Ledlenser Neo 5R Headlamp https://amzn.to/3Jd8Pnu Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool https://bit.ly/3UGgFYO Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3WBDRIK Special thanks to my Global Partners for supporting my mission of inspiring and educating people to get on the trail and enjoy the benefits of sustainable outdoor adventure. Wiley X: https://www.wileyx.com/ Mystery Ranch: https://www.mysteryranch.com/ Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/ BeanVivo: https://beanvivo.com/ NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks! Produced By Heliconia Productions: https://www.heliconia.ca/ info@heliconia.ca Follow me on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epictrails365/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicTrails365/ Blog: https://in4adventure.com/