My Favorite Ignition Source – the Arc Lighter

I’m old-fashioned. I like stand-alone alarm clocks, old hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and paper calendars. Thanks to a vigilant wife and daughters, my wardrobe isn’t nearly as passe as it would be if I was left to my own devices. I learned to appreciate a good campfire …

The Perfect Fit: Pyro Putty for Homesteading

Homesteading is all the rage these days. Do you not notice it? If not, it’s largely because homesteaders by definition, are living simple lives at home on many small and medium-sized properties across the world. Not to be confused with Amish communities and communes, homesteading …

Growing Fire: Terra Cotta Pots and Pyro Putty

Outdoor ambiance, conversation, and cooking are reasons why firepits are as popular as ever. From backcountry settings and hunting camps to patios and gardens, everyone loves a good fire to hunker around. While there are a lot of good alternatives on the market, there are …

The Gift of Heat and Flame: Pyro Putty Firestarter

Comfort and warmth. It’s safe to say these are two things that everybody seeks. From life and death situations to regular quality of life, these qualities often go together. As a noun, comfort means a state of contentment and ease, while warmth is a moderate …

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The One-Two Punch That Is the TeePee Fire and Pyro Putty

Baseball, hotdogs, and apple pie, some things are timeless; classics. In the campfire sphere, there’s arguably nothing more enduring than the teepee fire. Just the thought of them takes me down memory lane that includes boy scouts, church camps, and cozy fire sessions at the …

Summertime Reminder: Outdoor Cooking Requires Only a Pinch

Sweat filled my brow as I loaded the truck for the weekend festivities. While I looked forward to the annual lakeside reunion of old friends, the exercise turned cumbersome, as I intermittently remembered all I would need. In charge of outdoor cooking duties, the packing …

Pyro Putty and Survival: Is Your Bag Packing Heat?

Hunters, hikers, and other adventurers love their backpacks and gear bags. Whatever game they pursue, they boldly brandish their hunting pack. It’s like a bag of tricks. Items like skinning knives, flashlights, rope, water purifiers, and rangefinders come to mind, just to name a few. …