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“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.”

Quote by Mors Kochanski

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Mors Kochanski is a renowned Canadian author born on November 10, 1940. His works primarily revolve around survival skills, wilderness living, and Canadian wilderness life. more

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