Quote Originally Posted by Colorado Scott View Post
Whatever method anybody chooses to carry and use they should be sure to practice at home and when sitting around in camp at your favorite campsite. If you can't start a fire at home there's no way you'll get one going under duress in an emergency situation.

I've mentioned it before, but I've had some road flares riding around in my trunk for over a year and have still never used one because I live in an apartment. I almost lit one Friday and just hung out on my porch with it, but I realize I don't know if the flares are water proof or not.

Anyone have any experience with a road flare? How can I put it out in a hurry if I need to? Cut it? Water? Mud? Dry leaves and a bird's nest?