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How-To Slideshow: Learn to Build an Emergency Fire

Lost and alone without your gear? Don't just sit there. Get a fire going.
Author:
Steve Howe
Updated:
Feb 14, 2017
Original:
Apr 20, 2011

>>LAUNCH THE SLIDESHOW AND LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY FIRE

By
Steve Howe

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