04/17/2026
Rain won't stop a good fire. Here are three ways to get it going, even when everything's soaked.
Out here on Vancouver Island, 'wet' isn't just a forecast, it's a way of life. Nothing's worse than needing a fire for warmth or boiling water and finding all your tinder soaked. We've pulled shifts in the pouring rain and learned a few tricks: find hidden dry tinder, process your wood to expose inner fibers, and always carry a reliable, field-tested fire starter. Our team relies on these kits because they get the job done, even when conditions are brutal.