Master the ancient art of friction fire with our Volans Two-Person Bow Drill Kit — a fun, educational, and highly effective survival tool designed for Scouts, school outdoor programs, wilderness courses, family bushcraft sessions, and solo adventurers across New Zealand.

Unique Two-Person Design (Also Works Solo)

• Two-Person Mode — Two people grip the bow together, turning the drill in perfect sync — builds teamwork, cooperation, communication, and shared achievement. Ideal for youth groups, Scout challenges, school team-building, or family outdoor days.
• Solo Mode — Remove the extra cap and use it alone — same reliable performance for individual practice, remote tramping, or quiet bushcraft sessions.

How It Works

1. Wrap the cord around the spindle.
2. Twist the bottom two pole sections anti-clockwise to lock firmly.
3. Place the spindle tip in a notch on the fire board.
4. Drill vertically with steady pressure and speed until smoke appears.
5. Transfer the ember to jute tinder and blow gently to ignite a flame.

Key Features

• Premium Materials — Bow and handle crafted from smooth, high-quality bamboo (no splinters, comfortable grip). Fire board made from lightweight, high-friction paulownia wood with 10 pre-drilled notches for multiple attempts.
• Strong, Wear-Resistant Cord — 7-strand high-strength polyester core wrapped around the bow — durable, low-stretch, and built to last through hundreds of drills.
• Compact & Portable — Breaks down for easy packing; total assembled length ~44 cm.
• Beginner-Friendly — Simple, forgiving design helps new users succeed quickly and build confidence.
• Educational & Skill-Building — Develops patience, focus, coordination, persistence, teamwork, and real-world survival knowledge — perfect for Scout badges, school outdoor ed, or teaching kids/teens primitive fire skills.

Perfect For

• Scout & youth group fire-making challenges
• School outdoor education & team-building programs
• Wilderness survival courses & bushcraft workshops
• Family camping & backcountry tramping
• Solo adventurers wanting a reliable backup fire starter

Quick Specs

• Bow/handle: Bamboo
• Fire board: Paulownia wood (10 notches)
• Spindle: Bamboo
• Cord: High-strength polyester
• Assembled length: ~44 cm
• Includes: Full two-person kit + extra cap for solo use

Made for New Zealand Adventures Lightweight, durable, and ready for wet trails, windy ridges, or rainy campsites. Pair it with our waxed jute tinder rope and ferrocerium rods for a complete, fail-safe fire-starting system.

Order Now & Spark the Skill Add the Volans Two-Person Bow Drill Kit to your cart today — fast NZ shipping across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and beyond.

Pro Tip Practice on dry grass or jute tinder first. Use steady, even pressure — speed comes with practice.