Fire From Water

You just never know when survival tips will come in handy. Well, here is something useful to Prophets and Madmen alike: How to start a fire with a pocket of water! The technique involves taking a piece of plastic wrap (Saran or otherwise) and bringing its four corners together to form a pocket, which is then filled with water. This "pocket" is then used like a lens, focusing the Sun's rays to kindle your tinder. Click the photo for the full description, and more photos!

Photo (and demo) by Ron Bicevskis

File under: Survival Skills