OUR NEED FOR FIRE Somewhere in our far distant past man discovered fire and all the human blessings it provided. Food went down better and was used by the body more affectively and man nights, and winter months became much warmer.
Humans have used fire for cooking, generating heat, signaling, and propulsion purposes for centuries.
One of the most critical skills for all who venture into the outdoors is the ability to build a fire quickly. Fire allows you to cook food, boil water, provide heat and light; it is a companion that offers self-assurance and it can be your distress signal if needed.
But, there are times when a fire is considered out of the question or just not possible – or so we have thought until now – read on.
Enter the Industrial Revolution (IR)– no, not that revolution, IR, the company that today is making life much nicer for those of us who spend time in outdoors.
The simple fact is, when you least expect it – whether you are caught in an unpredicted rain storm, tip a canoe or leave the flow valve unlocked on your hydration bladder and lay your pack on top of it – your gear often is exposed to wetness in the outdoors. These things can and will happen to outdoorsmen and women. Some are prepared, and some are not.
In most of these cases the one thing that will help is a fire used to warm you and dry your cloths and gear. Here is where IR comes to your aid with waterproof matches and other helpful items. See their website at; http://www.industrialrev.com/matches/.
Unlike your traditional waterproof matches that can be difficult to light and burn out quickly, Industrial Revolution’s new Stormproof Match Kit contains their Stormproof Matches that are easy to light, have a 15 second burn time and have a longer length for added safety. The Stormproof Matches are so water resistant they even remain lit when submerged. The kit contains 25 matches, 3 strikers and the waterproof container that weighs less than one ounce.
Another product from IR is a handy to use and easy to carry flint and steel device all connected so it’s easy to find both parts. Now whether it rains or shines a fire is only a few minutes away.
I carry either just in case the need for cup of coffee becomes too strong or something unexpected happens. I will be ready, warm, and well lighted.
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