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Do you carry a fire-starting kit of any kind?
If not, why not?
If yes, what kit do you carry?
If not, why not?
If yes, what kit do you carry?
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Fire-starting kit
- Thread starter Shawn
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low tech, low skill, and lazy, water proof matches or lighter.
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I have waterproof matches. You can dip them in water and snow and they'll still strike up and light. They almost look like mini incense!
I also carry a feral rod with me. I can use my pocketknife to create sparks. I always have a stick of fatwood with me too for dry kindling if I need it.
I also carry a feral rod with me. I can use my pocketknife to create sparks. I always have a stick of fatwood with me too for dry kindling if I need it.
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That's a great kit!
You have everything you need to start a fire with that.
Cottonballs with candle wax on them can also help.
krJoest
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I have candles in my 1st aid kit now too, I forgot about that.That's a great kit!
You have everything you need to start a fire with that.
Cottonballs with candle wax on them can also help.
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Candles are a great idea.
If you have to put up a quick tarp to keep the rain off you, a candle might save your hands for warming up!
krJoest
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I have a trashbag to, if you put your head through the bottom and sit Indian style with a candle under the bag, it's a "Palmer Furnace".