Tinder Quik?
A decade ago i bought some SOL brand little fire starters named Tinder Quik the size of a cigarette butt. They work well and saved my backpacking trip last night when I forgot my lighter. One scrape on...
View ArticleCoghlan’s Ferro Rod
I have this cheap ferro rod and it throws sparks with the back of my knife. How much better would a ‘better’ ferro rod work? I can’t get anything to spark with the included striker. How is that...
View ArticleWant a small waterproof firekit container
My firekit is basic and it's all I want to carry. I kept it in a metal Altoids tin until I upgraded to a longer ferro rod. The ferro rod won't fit inside, and I'd rather have a watertight solution...
View ArticleHaving a in some places in California, Jashua Tree National Park
The below can apply to many CA and a national park in CA. Look up the rules before you go. If the weather and conditions create a fire hazard you may get there, and no fire is allowed. As an example...
View ArticleCampfire log
I call them campfire logs. They are a variation of a Swedish torch I guess some would say. I like to make these as they are easy to transport. These are made of maple and they are pretty heavy. I like...
View ArticleFire Pics
A thread to post up your fire pics. Feel free to add a description of your method and materials used and any other info you feel like including.
View ArticleChar cloth shelf life
Just wondering how long char cloth will keep for. I live in a very dry climate, La Pine Oregon. Mine is always keep in tins in a pack, blind bag, pu and have some in a dry box on the boat. I like to...
View ArticleChar cloth, no wait, punk wood
Tried making char cloth today. First time charring anything. Did not work. When I opened the tin, the cloth was crispy and turned to dust when I grabbed it. I think it must have burned... Undeterred, I...
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A really good Christmas present the P4X torch.
Now in my opinion this weighs too much to be in a backpacking type Bushcraft kit but for vehicle born I think it's awesome. A fatty Ferro rod, with a striker and wax infused hemp. Lights easy and let's...
View ArticleFatwood from cedar roots?
I threw a cedar rootball into a campfire and it blazed bright like it had fatwood in it. Does cedar make good fatwood? Any suggestions for how to harvest from the roots?
View ArticleHigh Level Fire Skills Newer Members May Have Missed
When it comes to friction fire no one has come close to impressing me as much as NWPrimate. He consistently made bow drill and hand drill fires in very challenging, often wet conditions in the Pacific...
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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 ArticleTesting Mini Tinders for surivival kits
I tested three of my favorite mini tinders to decide which one I should add to my survival kit: petroleum gelly cotton / Tinder Quick / Coghlan's tinder Watch the video to the end if you wanta recap of...
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FR-1 Defense fire starter
I have seen this fire starter on Ebay and Amazon and decided to give it a try. It is sold as buy one get two free. FR-1 Defense fire starter. Pros Not greasy Takes a spark even from my clipper lighter...
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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...
View ArticleI found an interesting item to use as a farro rod striker.
I found an interesting item to use as a farro rod striker. I did not buy it to be a striker. Someone posted an Ozark Trails survival kit and the kit had one in it. The teeth are kind of useless as a...
View ArticleMagnifying Glass fire question
If a magnifying glass has a small higher powered lens integrated into a portion of the regular lens, does that negatively affect the ability of that magnifying glass to focus light/create fire? Just...
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Gecco’s Chiminea adventures
Hello BCUSA, I decided to start my own post of knives, coffee,beers and of course fires I enjoy around my new Chiminea and stump. Feel free to join in whenever. I will still contribute content to other...
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Diamond Strike A Fire
I found a box of 48 of these at Walmart for $7. They are HUGE matches that burn for a verified 12 minutes. Anyone else try these?
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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