Finding Dry Firewood After Rain or Snow

Fire is one of the most important survival skills. Wet weather doesn’t remove the need — it increases it.

Look Above Ground

Standing dead trees are often drier than wood on the forest floor.

Split Wood Open

Even wet logs may contain dry inner cores. Split to access dry material.

Search Under Natural Cover

Check:

Under thick evergreens

Beneath rock ledges

Inside hollow logs

Prepare Proper Tinder

Shave thin curls from dry inner wood. Combine with resin or dry bark.

Knowing how to produce fire in poor conditions is essential for anyone serious about living off grid.