Wet Wood Won’t Apologize — Building Fires When It Matters

Today we’re camped under the tarp at Camp Wut-Da-Heck, rain beating down hard and frogs cutting loose in the woods, digging into one of the truest tests of primitive camping — starting a fire with wet wood and just one match.
Chris walks through real-world fire-building skills forged from hard days in the field: how to find dry material when it feels like nothing’s dry, how to split and feather soaked wood, and how to build a fire lay that breathes life into soaked sticks when the rain just won't quit.

But this episode isn’t just about survival skills — it’s about the mindset it takes when comfort fails and grit has to kick in.
Between thunder cracks and raindrops hammering the tarp, Chris shares hard lessons learned about trusting your preparation, finding strength when you're waterlogged, and leaning on more than just gear when life gets heavy.

Drawing from Isaiah 42:3, you’ll hear a powerful reminder that even when storms leave you soaked and spirit-heavy, God sees the dry core inside you — the part that's ready to catch fire again.
Because whether it’s in the woods or in life, one spark, one small act of faith, can reignite everything.

If you've ever wondered if you could still cook your meal, warm your bones, or stand your ground when the storm comes in sideways, this is the episode you need.

In everything you do, acknowledge Him.

Mentioned in this episode:

Field-proven fire-starting techniques for wet conditions

Finding and using fatwood, birch bark, and pine resin

Building a fire lay that breathes in wet weather

Why preparation beats bravado when the storms hit

Faith encouragement based on Isaiah 42:3

Here is the link to the all weather matches I discussed: https://youtu.be/HsMzcpZbEAA?si=L4PBGfGx6S5IQhG8

In everything you do, acknowledge Him.

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