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Carrying the fire is not only an important philosophical concept<\/a>, but also a very practical skill. Sometimes you need to carry fire in the sense of transporting an ember from an existing, nearly-burned-out campfire to a site where you want to start a new one.<\/a> Other times, you need to carry a full-out flame in order to light the way before you. Whether navigating the woods in a survival situation or hunting for treasure deep in the tunnels of an ancient temple, knowing how to make an illuminating torch with just a few common supplies is a valuable skill to have.<\/p>\n

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Carrying the fire is not only an important philosophical concept, but also a very practical skill. Sometimes you need to carry fire in the sense of transporting an ember from an existing, nearly-burned-out campfire to a site where you want to start a new one. 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