fire starter tender

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Searched for a post or posts on fire starting tender. I have been toying with making my own concoction. I know about the cotton balls and patroleum jelly, drier lint, and homemade fire wicks. Has anyone experimented with any other ideas. The fire starters used with a fireplace come to mind. Maybe I am looking for something more along the lines of something I can take on adventures where wood is expected to be wet. Not so much survival but camping situations where I choose not to be such a minimalist, I am looking for something homemade and basic.

[rat31465]

I have one that I am willing to share but first I want to talk to the mods about the recipe.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Please do, mine is also a little flammable! I would have to test before sharing it as well.

[Rick]

Here is one Crash posted a short time ago:

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5859&highlight=carton+crashdive123

We've also talked about Permanganate but it's been a while.

[rat31465]

I would share mine with anyone who wants to P.M. me for it.

[vthompson]

Have you thought about using fatwood? It is all natural and it lights real easy and fast also.

[crashdive123]

Hey! Who ya calling fat? Oh wait...fatwood....nevermind.

[Rick]

Fatwood Info:

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1429&highlight=fatwood

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Have you thought about using fatwood? It is all natural and it lights real easy and fast also.

Down South we call it fat lighter! Sure I have use it alot. Most evenings I have a camp fire so you end up runnin' out. Having more than one resource is the way to go!

[Rick]

You might also be interested in fuzz sticks. Here's a thread on that as well.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6604&highlight=fuzz+sticks

[Sam]

I keep worn down grill cleaning bricks from my work. They are soaked with oil and light easily. I also use them to clean old tools and knives.
-Sam

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

I keep worn down grill cleaning bricks from my work. They are soaked with oil and light easily. I also use them to clean old tools and knives.
-Sam

Sam,

One recipe I am trying involves used cooking oil. I'll do a post when I make up all the recipes and do a trial.

[Sarge47]

Cutting sisal rope or twine into short lengths of around 3" or so also isn't a bad idea. I saw a somebody's BOB or SK with several of these kept in something like an Altoids tin.:cool2:

[Rick]

Or a tinder tube...

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1207&highlight=lamp+nipple

[crashdive123]

As I know many of you do also - I prefer options.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Good timing Rick, I just made to oil lamps last night and the cotton wick I had left over is just right for this project. May try a unit complete with a flint striker.

[mcfd45]

try hand sanitizer. an oz will burn very hot for about 3 minutes, and you can use it to keep your hands clean.