“The axe is the most important bush tool there is. Outside of fire, nothing may contribute to your comfort and leisure than a well chosen axe.” WellsMayImportantFireComfortSurvivalToolsChosenLeisure Author:Mors Kochanski
“Next to knowing how to dress well, fire is one of the most important bush skills there are, because it is one of the few means available to make up most great deficiencies.” WellsMeanImportantNextKnowingFireSkillsSurvivalDressesAvailableDeficiency Author:Mors Kochanski
“Fire may be the simplest and sometimes the only recourse in protecting yourself from the discomfort of cold, counteracting the effects of hypothermia, or in making up for inadequate clothing, bedding, or shelter.” MaySometimesFireEffectsColdSurvivalClothingsShelterSimplestDiscomfortInadequateMaking UpRecourseBeddingHypothermia Author:Mors Kochanski
“In cold weather a good rule is to light your fire first before doing anything else. It is always more sensible to keep yourself warm rather than trying to thaw yourself out later.” TryingFirstsLightFireColdSurvivalWarmWeatherSensibleCold Weather Author:Mors Kochanski