fire starters
About Ferrocerium Fire Starters
You may have heard of flint and steel, or simply flint fire starters, as well as the potential benefits they offer to bushcrafters or survivalists, but the truth is what’s often referred to as “flint” is anything but. Here’s what you need to know. No, It’s Not Flint and Steel Those black rods that are […]
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Using a Ferrocerium Rod Fire Starter
Believe it or not, striking a fire without a lighter or matches is not nearly as hard as you think. A challenge, sure, but with modern fire starters like ferrocerium rods, much easier than it was with real flint and steel in the days of old, and easier yet than friction fire methods. Here’s what […]
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Emergency Fire Starters: Lighters vs. Matches
Lighters and matches are probably the two most commonly carried types of fire starters out there, and not just for survival, camping or bushcraft purposes. All the same, lighters and matches are often included in survival gear, so this post will break down the advantages and disadvantages of each. Advantages of Lighters First, it’s important […]
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