Wind will eat a fire faster than a starving dog, so first find a natural windbreak—like a big rock or a stack of fallen branches. Build a lean‑to with the rock on one side, and pile the dry tinder in the sheltered spot. Keep a small stack of kindling on the outside so the wind can’t bite the core. If the wind gets nasty, swing a piece of bark or an old blanket over the top of the stack, like a makeshift hood. The key is to let the fire breathe on its own side and keep the flame from feeling the gusts. You’ll get a steady ember, and it’s as simple as catching a sunrise.