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Making an ember With a bow drill friction fire lighting kit

Find a level area of firm, dry ground, clear of anything that might catch the bow as it moves, and place your tinder bundle to one side.

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Safety first. Outdoor activities carry real risks. Each activity guide has safety notes, but you are responsible for yourself and anyone in your care. Supervise children, get permission, never eat anything you cannot identify with certainty, and only light fires where it is allowed and safe.

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