How to Start a Fire in the Wild
A 9-part course with Black Owl Outdoors
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- Total Time 1 hr, 19 min
- Lessons 9
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 25
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45 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEOutdoors lesson 1Free3 CQ
Find your inner outdoorsman! In this lesson, Black Owl Outdoors shows you how to start a fire with a cotton ball, alcohol disinfectant, bark, and branches.
with Black Owl OutdoorsFind your inner outdoorsman! In this lesson, Black Owl Outdoors shows you how to start a fire with a cotton ball, alcohol disinfectant, bark, and branches.
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4 minCamping lesson 23 CQ
Develop your wilderness skills and bushcraft prowess by learning the best types of kindling to collect to fuel a fire while camping or backpacking.
with Black Owl OutdoorsDevelop your wilderness skills and bushcraft prowess by learning the best types of kindling to collect to fuel a fire while camping or backpacking.
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3 minCamping lesson 32 CQ
Do you know how to forage for fire tinder? Learn how to remove and prepare dry bark from a piece of driftwood and use it to start a fire while camping.
with Black Owl OutdoorsDo you know how to forage for fire tinder? Learn how to remove and prepare dry bark from a piece of driftwood and use it to start a fire while camping.
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3 minCamping lesson 42 CQ
Did you know that birch bark can be used as fire tinder? In this lesson, learn how to remove a piece of bark from the tree and use it to start a fire.
with Black Owl OutdoorsDid you know that birch bark can be used as fire tinder? In this lesson, learn how to remove a piece of bark from the tree and use it to start a fire.
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18 minCamping lesson 510 CQ
Fire making is an important survival skills for any outdoor enthusiast. In this lesson, learn how to use birch bark and a ferrocerium rod to start a fire.
with Black Owl OutdoorsFire making is an important survival skills for any outdoor enthusiast. In this lesson, learn how to use birch bark and a ferrocerium rod to start a fire.
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5 minCamping lesson 63 CQ
Learn how to start a fire with several forms of homemade tinder that can be kept in an outdoor survival kit and used when sticks and dry wood are unavailable.
with Black Owl OutdoorsLearn how to start a fire with several forms of homemade tinder that can be kept in an outdoor survival kit and used when sticks and dry wood are unavailable.
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6 minCamping lesson 74 CQ
Fatwood is a camper’s best friend and a must-have for every fire kit. Learn how to make your own natural fatwood and keep your campfire burning steadily.
with Black Owl OutdoorsFatwood is a camper’s best friend and a must-have for every fire kit. Learn how to make your own natural fatwood and keep your campfire burning steadily.
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15 minCamping lesson 88 CQ
Want a surefire way to start a fire in wet conditions? Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to make wax-dipped cotton ball fire starters.
with Black Owl OutdoorsWant a surefire way to start a fire in wet conditions? Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to make wax-dipped cotton ball fire starters.
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18 minCamping lesson 910 CQ
In this lesson, Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to start a fire in the rain using materials from the forest and a few simple camping supplies.
with Black Owl OutdoorsIn this lesson, Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to start a fire in the rain using materials from the forest and a few simple camping supplies.
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1379 min13-part Camping course47 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
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19205 min19-part Camping course111 CQ
Whether you want to learn new bushcraft skills, hit the wilderness trails with a lighter backpack, or simply pick up some outdoor survival tips, this course has some gems for you!
with Black Owl OutdoorsWhether you want to learn new bushcraft skills, hit the wilderness trails with a lighter backpack, or simply pick up some outdoor survival tips, this course has some gems for you!
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13135 min13-part Outdoors course73 CQ
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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927 min9-part Outdoors course19 CQ
In this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
with Just TrailsIn this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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12118 min12-part Outdoors course65 CQSurfing Techniques for Improved PaddlingA 12-part course with Surfing Paddling Technique Expert Rob Case
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
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1379 min13-part Camping course47 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
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979 min9-part Camping course45 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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314 min3-part Travel course9 CQ
In this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
with Bob DuthieIn this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
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738 min7-part Travel course25 CQ
Get tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!
with Bob DuthieGet tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!