If you find youreself 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 an aluminum can, a chocolate bar, a 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.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.

Other useful resources:

Survival MD (Best Post SHTF Medical Survival Guide Ever)

Blackout USA (EMP survival and preparedness guide)

Backyard Innovator (All Year Round Source Of Fresh Meat,Vegetables And Clean Drinking Water)

Conquering the coming collapse (Financial advice and preparedness )

Liberty Generator (Easy DIY to build your own off-grid free energy device)

Backyard Liberty (Easy and cheap DIY Aquaponic system to grow your organic and living food bank)

Bullet Proof Home (A Prepper’s Guide in Safeguarding a Home )

Family Self Defense (Best Self Defense Strategies For You And Your Family)

Sold Out After Crisis (Best 37 Items To Hoard For A Long Term Crisis)