Fire
Ignition, tinder, fuel selection and safe fire management—from a dependable Bic to ferro rod and traditional methods.
Open Fire Guide →Practical outdoor knowledge for real adventures. No fantasy survival. No showing off. Just useful skills you can learn, practice safely and carry into the woods, onto the water and around camp.
Outdoor confidence doesn't come from memorizing a hundred tricks. It comes from understanding a handful of useful skills and practicing them until they become familiar.
Ignition, tinder, fuel selection and safe fire management—from a dependable Bic to ferro rod and traditional methods.
Open Fire Guide →Carry enough, locate reliable sources and understand filtration and purification before thirst becomes a problem.
Open Water Guide →Tents, tarps, emergency shelter and choosing a system that actually fits the weather, location and trip.
Open Shelter Guide →Maps, compass, GPS, offline maps and situational awareness working together instead of relying on one device.
Open Navigation Guide →Practical knife, saw and hatchet use with an emphasis on control, technique and a safe working area.
Open Cutting Tools Guide →Suspension, tarp coverage, insulation, campsite selection and the little details that make hammock camping comfortable.
Open Hammock Guide →Simple fishing skills, dependable tackle and techniques that help turn time on the water into a better adventure.
Open Fishing Guide →Build around your real route, realistic needs and physical ability—not somebody else's giant internet gear list.
Open Get Home Bag Guide →Meals that work outdoors, realistic food planning and backup options for when the original plan goes sideways.
Open Camp Cooking Guide →Slow down, assess, adapt and make the next good decision. Good planning prevents many emergencies before they begin.
Open Mindset Guide →Check the route and weather, download offline maps, identify exit options and make sure somebody knows where you're going and when you expect to return.
A lighter is simple and dependable. A ferro rod makes a strong backup. The important skill is understanding tinder and fuel well enough to use either effectively.
Know what water you'll carry, where more may be available and how you'll make it safer to drink. Your filter is part of a plan—not the whole plan.
Weather changes. Gear fails. Bodies get tired. The outdoors rewards people who notice what's happening and adjust before a small problem becomes a big one.
A lot of outdoor problems are easier to prevent than they are to solve.
Before heading out, think through the route, weather, water, gear, communication and your exit plan. A few minutes of preparation can save hours of trouble later.
Outdoor knowledge should start young. Our S.T.A.Y. program gives kids four simple actions to remember if they become separated outdoors.
Learn the skill. Practice it safely. Then take it outside and make it yours.
STAY WYLD.