Day 7: Creating THE FIRE BUNDLE…
The Fire Nest (Fire Bundle)
The fire nest is the critical link between spark and flame, and between ember and fire.
Why It Matters
A fire nest:
Catches the first ember from a bow drill, hand drill, or flint and steel
Helps you restart a fire when it goes out overnight
Converts fragile sparks into full, usable flame
Without a proper nest, your ember dies, and so does your fire.
What Makes a Good Fire Nest
Dry, fibrous material (cedar bark, sagebrush bark, jute twine, dry grass)
Formed into a loose, airy bundle
Ember placed in the center
Blown into gently until it ignites
You want it fluffy enough for oxygen flow but dense enough to catch and hold heat.
Pro Tip
At night, place a smoldering ember in your fire nest, cover it with sticks, and it can reignite the fire in about 15 minutes.
Bottom Line
A good fire nest is essential for primitive fire starting and critical for survival.
Master the nest—master the flame.
If you can’t make fire you at least need light
Grab the Blak Lantern above (click image)
