Things I Didn’t Know
BY Herschel Smith
3 years, 3 months ago
There are many of those. But this one is quite interesting, and I’ll repeat what I’ve said before: I don’t start my day without coffee, even if I’m on the trail. A better way of saying it is that coffee starts my day.
In this case, coffee may save your life one day on the trail in less than optimal circumstances. You can start fire with it.
I wonder if this works with flint and steel or a ferro rod? I guess there’s one way to find out.
On July 23, 2021 at 6:20 am, Mike Austin said:
I have solo backpacked for thirty-five years in eighteen countries. Not once—never—have I crawled out of my tent or hammock and not immediately fired up my MSR XGK II stove, boiled water and made coffee. I had rather give up booze than coffee—and that’s saying something.
As for the video showing yet another weird way to start a fire (did we need another one?) I prefer a BIC lighter.
On July 23, 2021 at 10:30 am, ragman said:
Major coffee crop damage in Brazil due to freezing temperatures. Be wise to stock up while you can.