As the starter fire burns, it will ignite the logs below it. This gives you a fire that burns downward, requiring no attention during the night. There are several other ways to lay a fire that are quite effective. Your situation and the material available in the area may make another method more suitable. Make sure to lay your tinder, kindling, and fuel so that your fire will burn as long as you need it.
Igniters provide the initial heat required to start the tinder burning.
Matches Make sure these matches are waterproof. Also, store them in a waterproof container along with a dependable striker pad. The lens can come from binoculars, camera, telescopic sights, or magnifying glasses. Angle the lens to concentrate the sun's rays on the tinder. Hold the lens over the same spot until the tinder begins to smolder.