Fire Starting Kit

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Created by:   J. Falk , 2003

Don't leave home without a fire starting kit!  Here's a simple kit for starting fires a few different ways.

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TOOLS & MATERIALS:

  • Altoids (round) mint can. Used to make Char-Cloth and storage. Don't forget to drill a small vent hole which is used to make Char-Cloth.

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  • Char-Cloth (in the can). Char-Cloth will ignite into a burning ember from a spark using Flint and Steel, using the sun and a magnifying lens or a Fire Piston. The burning ember is placed in a tinder bundle and blown into a flame.

  • Shredded 100% cotton cloth (to make a new batch of Char-Cloth).

  • Jute Twine (used as tinder). Shredded Jute Twine can be used as a tinder bundle with the Mini Tinder Lighter or it will ignite into a flame from a spark using Flint and Steel.

  • 100% cotton pads used with a spark from Flint and Steel will ignite into a flame.

  • Magnifying Lens. Used with the sun to ignite Char-Cloth into a burning ember.

  • Flint & Striker. Used to ignite shredded Jute Twine or 100% cotton pads into a flame or Char-Cloth into a burning ember.

  • Mini Tinder Lighter (foil version). Used with burning Char-Cloth and a small tinder bundle. This allows you to start fires using a very small tinder bundle, which saves your tinder supply. Tinder can be shredded jute twine, cedar or toilet paper.
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    And it all packs into the Altoids can for storage. Make sure the vent holes on the lid and base DO NOT line up, this way it's water tight.

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    NOTE: This kit will not become useless if it gets wet. Simply let it dry out, and you'll be able to start fires.


    WARNING: Always start fires in a safe area outside. Never start fires inside a tent, building or survival structure!!!


    DISCLAIMER:
    Use common sense and safety at all times when using fire.  The author of this web page will not be responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the construction or use of this fire starting design.  If you choose to build, use or experiment with this design, do so at your own risk.


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