How to Start a Fire with an Aluminum Can & a Chocolate Bar
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How to Start a Fire with an Aluminum Can and a Chocolate Bar. If you find yourself out
in the cold wilderness without matches or a lighter, you can still start a fire. Or
you can impress your friends with this little trick. You will need Aluminum can Chocolate
bar Towel, cloth, or paper Tinder and wood. Step 1. Rub the chocolate all over the bottom
of the can. Step 2. Wipe the chocolate off with a towel, cloth, or paper, rubbing and
polishing as you wipe. Do not eat the chocolate after it's been in contact with the aluminum
– the residue may be toxic. Step 3. Repeat this process several times until the bottom
of the can shines. The can has been polished enough when it shines and reflects like a
mirror. Step 4. Angle the can in direct sunlight. Find a direct ray of sunlight and angle the
bottom of the can so that it reflects the sun's rays. Step 5. Place your tinder – dry
leaves, sticks, or paper – in a spot where you want your fire. Step 6. Reflect the concentrated
beam off the can and onto the tinder, similar to how you might with a magnifying glass and
a leaf. Step 7. Hold the beam on the tinder until you see smoke. As soon as the tinder
starts to burn, add wood to build your fire around it. Did you know Wildfire severity
has increased and fire frequency has decreased during the past 200 years.
