Day 61: how to stay warm with no fire

Skill: Stay Warm Without Fire

Fire’s great — but sometimes you can’t light one. Maybe it’s too wet, too windy, or too risky. Your body is a heat source. The trick is keeping that heat in.

What It Does

• Keeps you warm without flames

• Uses what you already have or can find

• Works in rain, wind, or snow

How to Do It

1. Block the Wind
   Get behind rocks, trees, or dig a small trench. Even a little windbreak can save body heat.

2. Insulate Your Body
   Stuff dry leaves, grass, or moss between layers of clothing. No gaps = less heat loss.

3. Trap Your Heat
   Zip your jacket all the way, cover your head, and tuck in your clothes. Your breath warms the space inside.

4. Use the Ground
   Cold ground sucks heat. Sit or lie on bark, branches, or your pack — anything to lift you off it.

5. Generate Heat
   Move slowly but steadily. Squats, push-ups, or just walking in place can raise your core temperature.

Tips

• Wet clothes? Wring them out — even damp is better than dripping.

• Keep your neck, head, and armpits covered — those lose heat fastest.

• Avoid sweating — it chills you when you stop moving.

Bottom Line

No fire? No problem. Block the cold, trap your heat, and move smart. Your body is the furnace. Protect it.

step by step: stay warm with no fire