Hudson Bay Tobaco tin
I'm looking into getting a Hudson bay tobacco tin. where is the best place to pick one up at? Also is this a good choice or is there another kit that is worth looking at? Thanks
View ArticleAnybody know what Mallow Ninebark Cordage is????
He talks about it at the 11: 30 minute mark, he used it for the Natural Bow Drill Cordage. Natural Cordage Bow & Drill Fire? - YouTube
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The Zippo's.
I've been carrying a Bic lighter in my pocket for most of the spring and summer. Today, I grabbed the Zippo off the dresser and filled it (half full, I hate the damn chemical burns) and I lit it. Then...
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Fire practice from kit detritus…
Every once in awhile, I empty out a fire kit/repair kit pouch and assemble the little bits that find their way to the bottom of the pouch, use the included knife and Ferro rod to see if the stuff willl...
View ArticleSolar Saturday
By popular demand, here is a thread to post your solar fire pics, questions, and tricks. From the Hudson Bay tobacco tin up to the frame mounted tv screen, if it's fire made with sunlight, we want to...
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Tinder Quicks vs Baddest Bee Fire fuses
this is for @woodsranger I've been carry Tinder Quicks for a couple of decades- small, light, ignite easy, pretty cheap; woodsranger encouraged be to try the Baddest Bee Fire fuses as a possible...
View ArticleTable top Fire Pit
Costco has 2 packs of Solo Stove Mesa XLs on sale for 120 bucks. I bought one and it’s a game changer. It’s a hassle to light a fire pit at night for myself and have to burn up a bunch of wood to sit...
View ArticleMy cattail tiki torch burned great!
When I was wee lad (back in the good ol' days when little boys roamed free with bb guns, played with fire and snuck through the woods to go fish at some old man's pond) I remember soaking cattails in...
View ArticleMuseum Exhibit
I donated a fire hand drill set to my neighborhood museum, the Redondo Beach Historical Museum in Southern California. The museum has a very old collection of Indian artifacts from a nearby famous...
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My 4 year old just asked…
Does water have oxygen? If water has oxygen how does it put out fires? I literally had to google it. We were lighting our fire pit and talking about how blowing on it helps make the fire bigger.
View ArticleFirst time for fatwood
So I’ve never actually gone out and looked for fatwood. Before work today I went out and got some for a trip we’re going to take in a few days. Found a few decent pieces, I think. I got a silky saw the...
View ArticleCountycomm lighters suck?
I carry a short Bic EDC on a leather belt kit. Thinking a small CC lighter might be an improvement over the Bic as in weight, size, etc Whats the real deal? Search: 33 RESULTS FOR 'lighters' – CountyComm
View ArticleI think this is the whole of Jack London's short story, To Build A Fire
ENG3.W6.L5.to-build-a-fire.pdf (state.tx.us)
View ArticleI just realized something. You can use your farro rod wearing mittens or gloves.
I had been reading and watching the movie To Build a Fire and part of the issue for the Man was when he took his mittens off it was so extremely cold it numbed his fingers. Eventually his fingers and...
View ArticleEcoZoom ?
Is anyone here using an EcoZoom or similar (Ironclad, etc) type jet fire? If so tell me what you have and if you're pleased with it.
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Ferro Rod Sunday
I tried to come up with a catchy title, but I figured this was best. The goal of this thread is to encourage regular practice with your ferro rod, using different techniques, tinders, etc. Start where...
View ArticleClipper Lighters - two versions.
Theres a smaller Clipper lighter than the version, Ive hitherto have used I just got some and I far prefer the small sleek compact Clipper. Makes for a more compact lighter in a tin or organizer. I...
View ArticleTiny ferro rods
Went on a web binge about these. BCO sells some that are 5/32" thick and 2" or 2.6" long, plus the 1" or 1.3" toggle style that is 5/16" thick. I will probably buy a few of the 5/32" ones since they...
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The sparky rock thread
Here in the PNW, rockhounding is more of a thing than in New England, I think. It's pretty common to come across rock specimens at antique shows, swap meets and yard sales. Sometimes the prices are...
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