Jake Nodar's Surviving the Wild (Ep. 1): Fire

Fire-starting is hands down the most important aspect of surviving in the wild. Host Jake Nodar shows you how using a variety of ingenious methods. Wondering how condoms, hair gel and light days panty liners might help you get your flame on? Check it out after the break!

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