Under Wet Conditions

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How do I start a fire when everything is wet?

Under Wet Conditions

Several ways to start a fire under wet conditions:

1) Vehicle cigarette lighter.
2) Vehicle battery (wire and cloth).
3) Road flare.
4) Lighter fluid/Gasoline/Propane.

Each of these methods will get the flame going, but without kindling, it won't be going for long. Be sure to gathering dry or near dry kindling before attempting to ignite the fire.

   

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