This Magnesium Firestarter Will Impress Fellow Outdoorsmen—And Maybe Save Your Ass [Desired]

If you get lost in the woods, sooner or later you’re going to run out of waterproof matches. Right? Or at least that’s why I always go hiking with a block of magnesium in my bag. This handy firestarter tool takes that rudimentary lifesaver to a magnificent new level. More »

Cheap, Plastic-Filled Furniture Makes It Easier for Fire to Destroy Our Homes [Plastic]

Today, more and more furniture is made using plastic-based materials, which burns drastically faster than the interior decor of yore, sucking all the oxygen out of a room at a faster clip, and making it harder to evacuate people. It’s a serious problem that’s making firefighters completely reconsider how they put fires out. More »