Survivaltek is the creation of Ken Youngquist, a guy who from his youth was captivated by primitive living skills, and in his adulthood, was intrigued by the television Series MacGyver. The result has been the study and practice of survival skills, and the desire to pass on the mantle of preparedness to others.  

On a Boy Scout camping trip to a local State Park, Ken was invited to perform a fire demo using flint and steel for the evening campfire program.