Ok city slickers, when was the last time you practiced starting a fire? If Reagan was still in the white house, you probably need some more practice.
In my house, everything is electric. I don’t even have a natural gas line going down my street, so if the power goes out during a storm, I need an alternative way to cook and produce heat.
I’ve recommended Firesteel.com firesteels in the past (they aren’t a sponsor, and I don’t get anything if you buy from them) and they make a fantastic product for starting fires without matches or a lighter.
Here’s why you need to add a firesteel, even a basic one from Target or your local Sporting Goods store to your preps: