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But I've had the BSA flint break off in my pocket. the block gives it stability.:cool:

& you got you're "fire-starter" right with your flint rod!;)

If'n you're in a hurry, Wal-Mart sells the Magnesium Block with flint rod for $6.:cool:

Check this site out and scroll down!

http://www.wisementrading.com/firestarters/flint.htm

get it cheaper than the above site mentions...here!

http://www.wisementrading.com/firestarters/flint.htm

;)

I either haven't left the house or I'm dead. These items are with me as long as I'm wearing clothes. That's what the motto "Be Prepared" means.:rolleyes:

I fried an ant with it, does that count?:confused:

I carry a mag. glass (MG) on my Swiss Army knife. I tried to get a fire started using several different types on a hot, very sunny day; no clouds anywhere. After what seemed quite awhile I didn't...

Then where are you when I need you?:rolleyes:

No matches? No Butane Lighter? Then it's flint and steel for me, dog. I've had no luck with a mag. glass, unless it was using it to find my lighter.:rolleyes:

In a couple of his videos Dr. Ron Hood demos on how to start a fire using two small pcs. of snare wire, a mini-mag flashlight, and OOOO steel wool. Pretty cool!:cool:

Pet. jelly is good with cotton balls as a fire starter as well. However you need cotton balls that are 100% cotton. 0000 steel wool can work as well. I like Ron Hood's tip on how to use it with a...

In the October 2006 edition of Backpacker Magazine they did a gear test of several fire starters, including the "BlastMatch", which only got 3 out of a possible 5 stars. This little baby could work...

The dryer lint is just a great tinder to help start a fire.

Go to your local Wal-Mart & pick up a Magnesium block with flint rod for about 6 bucks, throw in another dollar and buy a water-proof match safe. Ask you mom to save her dryer lint for you and fill...

In the October 2006 issue of "Backpacker" Magazine Les Stroud was one of three survival experts asked what essential piece of equipment he would never be without. His answer was a butane lighter to...