Is A Ferro Rod Worth Having?
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How useful is a ferro rod really? Is a ferro rod worth having? One of the key points of this video is to show the necessity of practicing with your ferro rod or fire steel. Learn why it is so important to spend the time to learn your environment and the useful natural fire making tinders available to you. Turn the ferro rod from an interesting gimmick into a potential life saving device.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc
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About the Author
Far North Bushcraft And Survival
Far North Bushcraft And Survival will teach you about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in a less than ideal "survival" situations as well.
You can find all his videos on his YouTube channel.
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