How Not To Build A Fire
Teva's Naturist returns with an explosive lesson in firestarting
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.
We recently posted a vid from Teva’s Naturist, the Les Strod/Bear Grylls-spoofing survival expert played by Gavin McInnes. Now the Naturist has returned with his final filmed segment on wilderness perseverance—a spectacularly wrongheaded attempt at firebuilding. Check it out (and make sure to wait until the end for the best part):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEZNFtcb5pE
Ouch (good stunt, though). Of course, if you really want to learn how to build a fire, consult BACKPACKER’s very own Naturist Shannon Davis in our Survival 101 firestarting video tutorial.
—Ted Alvarez