In this video, I demonstrate the bow drill method for starting a friction fire using natural materials gathered in the wild. I transfer the fire to an adobe rocket stove while firing a small piece of ...

To help you execute each drill, we asked five experts to divulge their favorite tips on how to get ready for bow season. Three arrows in the vitals from 30 yards. Ackerman + Gruber Think of this set ...

While it’s not my first choice for a bow drill string, paracord certainly has the sturdiness to get the job done. Tim MacWelch Though it’s engineered to reduce exterior friction, paracord can ...

Not all fires need matches. Knowing how to ignite a campfire without the aid of a fire starting tool can add fun for those ...

The bow-and-drill method of making fire by friction has been around for a very long time. And while experts make it look easy on TV, there’s a little more to it than just grinding some sticks together ...

Emergencies can arise at any point while off on a wilderness excursion. Electronics can die, lighters may not ignite, and your water source may run low - suddenly, you're in a wilderness survival ...

Researchers figured that a small bow was used to drive the flint drill tips into patients’ teeth. Flint drill heads were found on site. So study lead author Roberto Macchiarelli, an anthropology ...

In this survival skills video, expert Zach Gault demonstrates an ancient form of fire-lighting called the bow-drill. Created with soft-wood sources, a bow-drill set consists of a spindle ...

The components of a fire-making kit using a bow drill are the bow drill itself, the hearth, the spindle, the handhold, and tinder. The bow drill should only ever be used outdoors in an open area by ...

Camp Bow Wow shared their tips for adopting a dog with News10NBC. First, they explain to figure out the breed you want to adopt. Different breeds have all different personality traits and ...

There are many ways to create fire by friction, but the most common and easiest to learn uses a bow drill set. A bow drill set consists of a thin spindle, a hearth board, a lightly curved bow ...

While there are numerous ways to build a long-lasting fire, the bow drill serves as a reliable tool, but requires some patience. Take your time and practice at home before heading into the wilderness.