Emergency Fire lighting Method For Wilderness Survival

[@tritonbradford1688]

👍 I have learned tons from you. There is no such thing as knowing to much. A great channel, and full of knowledge.

[@Temp0raryName]

Great teaching technique. Leave in the (minor) mistake, but explain it. For a technique which folks might not need until years after watching this, that problem will stick in folk's minds better, having seen the difficulty you had. So will give us a better chance of getting it right in an emergency.

[@VikingPreparedness]

I appreciate your honesty and showing some dificulties. Keeping it real. Thanks

[@gilsoule9028]

Mr. Lonnie I'd like to say the reason I love watching your Channel cuz there's no BS you showed that it can be a struggle to even get charred Punk wood to light you show the true difficulties of trying to do a simple task. Thank you sir and thank your wonderful wife looking forward to the next video.

[@paulcorreia6742]

Your knowledge Lonnie, is truly noted, you are a gifted woodsman and your knowledge of such is recognized great job informing us less of knowing , the knowledge, tks.!!

[@paulcorreia6742]

Lonnie, do you have any knowledge of your local eddibiles, I am from n.c. but the knowledge of eddibiles everywhere is good 2 know??!!!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Plant identification and their uses is one of my special interests. You might enjoy a playlist I created of some of my videos that pertain to that subject. Wild Edible And Medicinal Plant Uses kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX63oXVmma2FitE

[@woodswalker7119]

Thanks for being real and showing the struggles and explaining the how to!!! Some folks may show only the strike that created the ember. In the field there are many struggles. Love your channel!

[@outdoorsforachange]

Lonnie could had edited out his mistake, but he didn't. He is a great teacher, period.

[@davidcarothers3311]

Awesome, video, Brother!! God Bless!!

[@59LPGibson]

I see videos where a guy takes one strike of a Ferro rod and one minute later there’s a virtual forest fire! Thanks for keeping it real. It’s a good lesson for anyone to know it may take a lot of time to get it going and will show people not to get too frustrated right away. 👍

[@ijursic]

Another tool in many toolboxes all over the world, thanks to you.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Creating char without a tin is a challenge for sure but worth knowing how to do. Thanks for sharing your technique Lonnie

[@ScottWConvid19]

Thanks for not only showing your learning curve, but explaining about dying the punk wood first

[@Ddabig40mac]

Thanks for the persistence video. Just because it looks easy in so many youtube videos doesn't mean it'll be easy when a body really needs that fire. Also, I agree with starting out prepared. And by prepared, I mean a little extra than is needed for the plan. Gotta have a little something for that unexpected 4th or 5th day of the three day trip. This sort of exercise is preparation. Using the fire I planned to have in order to prepare for a fire I hope to not need.

[@phillipdavis4507]

I've watched this video about 3 times over the years. That's what I like about your videos you willing to go back and watch him over and over again thank you for your input. And tell your lovely granddaughter I said hi 😁👏👍🇺🇸

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I padded the message on to the "Granddaughter" for ya. :O)

[@JerryLance-kn4ig]

Mt man here 👍👍 glad to see you up an about

[@nwprimate6416]

Great video Lonnie! 👍 I don't think I've ever seen anyone use leaves like this before, but it looks like a great idea; especially with your layers of green and dry. I will definitely be playing around with this idea. 🙂

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

Awesome. Thanks a lot. I have never tried that way of charring before!

[@cephasmartin8593]

So funny because Cottonwood is the very definition of punk wood. Another great video. Thanks.

[@timhawkins2502]

Lonnie you said it in the first minute of your video- bulk up on the necessities to survive and then worry about the comforts- love your videos. Happy belated 4th.

[@aisforrebel9310]

"Being prepared" Two is one, one is none- having two (of anything) firestarters means you only have one, and having one means you shouldn't count on just that. Great video Lonnie

[@fourseasonsnorth]

This is very informative. Apparently, chaga isn't just cancer fighting, immune boosting, and one of the world's top antioxidant foods, you can use as a fire starter! So many of us have lost connection to God's creation and what it has to offer. Thanks, Lonnie and Connie, for keeping and sharing these time-tested and practical wilderness skills.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks my friend/s. Chaga is also good for lowering cholesterol levels. I had been drinking my home made chaga tea for maybe a year when I had some testing done. The doctor told me I had the cholesterol levels of a 19 year old. I was eating a lot of fried foods at the time since I worked in a remote location and loved the french fries, deep fried shrimp as well as fried steaks. In other words my C levels should have been higher but were instead at super healthy levels. God has given us many powerful natural medicinals in the woods. He indeed is a loving God who cares for us.

[@josephb7460]

Great tip. When all else fails, you have to fall back on your knowledge and skills. This is 1 more thing you can sock away in your brain to help you survive. Thanks.......

[@tinamathews3379]

I appreciate you taking the time to explain, and demonstrate this, including the possibilities of problems, and how to guard against them.

[@fredthorne9692]

I never imagined punkwood could be charred. A valuable piece of knowledge. But, I like your first premise (like our old friend, Justin Case, would recommend) - do all you can ahead of time to avoid a desperate situation. I like the liquid butane torch lighter, it never leaked yet. I keep a magnesium bar with ferro in the kit. I've never tried flint (or quartz) and steel with charred fabric. Maybe it's time. Thank you for a great lesson and sound advice.

[@LGSkywalker82]

A true woodsman is proven by the beard he must hold back while blowing an ember into flame. Awesome Lonny. I will remember this and practice it the next chance I get! Thank you!!

[@BrianHassanBadi]

The one thing I learned from you is the most often overlooked and that is patience. God bless you all

[@Zanniroxwell]

Thanks so much, I am a big fan of quartz Chrystals and I've read books about them and collected them all my life but I had never heard that they can be used to strike a fire before.. you're the one who showed me! I will never forget. Thanks Far North Bushcraft!

[@danielarmstrong7233]

I like the fact that you show it to take time and doesn't always work right away.

[@canesser1]

Like the leaves for purposefully making char. I like to pull char from previous nights fire and give it the fire rod treatment and a tinder bundle as practice for just this scenario. The stuff that was buried in the ash makes the best char as a similar process finished it naturally.

[@guy612006]

Thank you for this bit of knowledge, I am not a flint and steel person, but I understand the importance of having char material for fire lighting and holding a coal for extra time. I have always wondered about how to char without a tin, and not light the whole forest on fire.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Excellent display of primitive fire techniques Professor... Really cool to know charring tricks that do not involve the perfect tin. Once again, your knowledge is appreciated and headed. Watch your Top knot!

[@northwoodsrat6686]

Thanks Lonnie . Very much agree with you concerning overall preparedness above everything else . For me , that usually means little things that we can all do , like carrying spare items for back up such as an extra compass , alternate fire starting options and a companion knife , to name a few . Great tip on using the spine of the Silky BB 2000 to get sparks . Had planned on having mine available as a spare scraper to use with my ferro rods , but completely overlooked it's potential to be used as you had demonstrated . Recently received another great tip from Aaron over at Bushcraft North Of 60 related to this video ; the use of naturally available charred wood from lightning struck trees and /or previous fores fires .Though i'd share this in hopes that some viewers might possibly benefit from it . All the best to you and Connie .

[@iamwilddog5842]

I learned a lot from your video and teaching how to do it God bless you

[@PlainStraightShooter]

Always enjoy your videos. I like you want the preps with me for backup. Have char preps or waxed cotton balls and even a small bag of dry grasses makes a world of difference. And it’s no weight really are space to take up. And of course source. Matches and lighters but like you say a char with a flint and steel method is very good back up. Thanks again Lonnie and Connie. 👍🏻

[@lillyinthewild3298]

This is an excellent method, I myself have had alot of success with charring material for firestarting, and if you have overgrown grass thats going to seed, the fluffy on the top will light real fast with a flint.

[@lillyinthewild3298]

Charlie Montana nah i just take it from my bellybutton

[@ianrtilley]

Lonnie many thanks again for showing another technique in creating an ember. As you have said before the "life savers" need to be stored in your head and be practiced now and again so that they are effective when required. Cheers Ian

[@JLH1956]

I have made char and keep it in a tin. I have pulled it out from time to time and was able to spark it off with my ferrous rod. Char is good when you need a longer period of time to ignite, but when blowing on it as it glows, it gets pretty hot to light other material. Thanks Lonnie for teaching me how to make Char.

[@indyoutsider]

Thanks Lonnie for the tool for the tool box. Good knowledge. see ya in the next one.

[@jefftuttle7890]

I always learn something when I watch your videos. Great information.Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.Take care Lonnie.

[@paulb9062]

Thanks Lonnie the idea of charring without a tin was new to me thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Really good to know. Great information. Thank you!

[@chefboy2160]

Thank you sir! This video could and probably will save someones life. God bless you Lonnie!

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

This video was all about alternatives and remembering kit hey, you have to remember to bring the punk wood to do this so make it easy on yourself and remember the lighter or flint and steel, great tip about the punk wood and where to find it though. ATB Moose.

[@pacediver2594]

Really liked the using of Quartz great demonstration

[@dcslapout5697]

Enjoy everyone. It’s good when you learn something. Thanks Sir

[@TressaZimmerman]

I believe there is always something to learn from each of your videos. Thanks.

[@calvanrootselaar6243]

Thanks Lonnie, always good to know different fire starting methods.

[@351WINCHESTER]

Thanks for sharing some of your vast knowledge Lonnie. Take care & God bless!

[@GPS-rr1fo]

Lonnie I wish you could put your knowledge in a book format. I thnnk it would be a best seller brother. Your humble approach is a blessing, stay healthy and dont change a thing.

[@gotmymojoworking2010]

Awesome video Lonnie. Something new to put in my bushcraft practices.

[@jojoc9240]

I think I've learned a little something from every single video of yours I watched you do a great job

[@macEboy]

Interesting take on starting a fire, under certain conditions. Thanks for a different perspective.

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Lonnie. Thank you once again for an outstanding, well explained and demonstrated warts and all video. Best wishes as ever. Nigel

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Awesome video Lonnie and great steps to making char from punked wood. Cheers Fred

[@theoutdoorsfamily9139]

Thanks for sharing Lonnie. Great idea ! Patience is the key for success 🙂

[@perrydeanfreedmanattorneya7903]

Hey. Thank you for this. I’m trekking to EBC in March and I’m sure I wont need to use space blankets but your video gives me some confidence I might be able to handle an emergency situation a bit better. I really like your sincere manner in delivering really useful information.

[@Wooley689]

It's great how you leave in the mistakes and explain it instead of making it look easy like other videos. .

[@ahayseed654]

Good presentation Lonnie. Another option for smuthering the charred material is to have a shallow hole dug out, lined with those green leaves, drop in the charr, cover with more leaves then dirt. You have a good day.

[@KarlRoyale]

great video, I used to do a very similar technique that involved digging a shallow hole, line it with the green then the dry on top. use the weight of the dirt and a rock to hold down the dry and green leaves on top. I like how you explained the minor error and how to address it. Thanks for a great video!

[@davethebeau1365]

Another great informative video. I always relish the presentations you produce. Gonna try this one next time I’m out! Your sped up segments are always on point.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent, realistic demonstration. I like the leaf technique, I'll give that one a try. When out in the bush, I often make charred material by burying it lightly in dirt, then uncover it after a short time. As long as the dirt is reasonably dry when you start, it seems to work well.Thank you for sharing, and keep up the good work!

[@cap871]

"First of all I recommend you are prepared, you don't run out of matches" Smarter words have never been said

[@yobentley7274]

Great job Lonnie. I really learned something that could save my life or others.

[@Hoonozit]

A nice presentation. Catch you on the next one.

[@NatesOutdoors]

Awesome Lonnie, that's an awesome way of charring punk wood,I'll have to give it a try sometime,thanks for sharing

[@patmancrowley8509]

Logged into my memory bank. Thanks Lonnie and Connie. Peace be with you.

[@alan4tattooz]

The King of Survival hints tips and tricks :)

[@3101010]

Awesome tutorial, Last weekend I started my first fire with a magnifying glass, its was just one more skill to add to my knowledge. Thanks for this charring tip.

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

This is great demonstration. I can do this! Where I live there are lots of cottonwoods and quartz and I just happen to have a small Silky. Thanks Lonnie for sharing your vast knowledge of skills.

[@buschcraftbros7434]

Another great vid!! I love that you showed how to do it WITHOUT the tin!! Thanks so much!

[@killslay]

Can't wait to try this on my next trip in a few days. Thanks Lonnie!

[@kenholland7204]

Thank you for the video Mr. Lonnie. God Bless.

[@jentrue]

Fantastic video, Lonnie!! I will give a go at this over the weekend! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Take care!

[@mikeward2465]

Another good video. Good teaching meathod. Does take practice.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good job Lonnie! I've made a lot of char cloth back in my black powder rendezvous days, but never seen this done without a tin or some sort of container. (even a glass jar with a lid will work if you heat it slow) Flint and steel, friction, or ferro rods all have their place, but like you say, it's hard to beat a good lighter. If one is good, two are better.....I have at least three in the winter months. Two in the summer, and one in my pocket always.......no, I don't smoke. Great video. What I really liked about this one, is that you showed it ain't always easy, but if you keep at it, you will live.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I too learned how to char when I was a kid attending "Frontiersman Camping Fraternity" campouts with our black powder fire arms. We had flint and steel fire lighting competitions back then. I was the Alaska state champion. lol though that was back in the days when none of us really knew what we were doing. Even our fastest were slow compared to frontiersman rendezvous groups in the lower forty eight states.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Very neat! Those were good times, I kind of miss them. A couple of friends and I lived most of 6 years in a teepee. Our one rule was fires (nightly) had to be lighted without matches or lighters. I used to be good at it, but haven't done it in many years. That was back in the early 1980's.......I guess I should get back into it!

[@cj_m2477]

Great video Lonnie! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone!

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Always bringing us handy knowledge. Thanks Lonnie. Take care.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I did this and it worked perfectly, conditions couldn't have been better as we're having a heat wave here in the UK at the moment, I used punk Ivy .green ferns on the leaves . The char punk lit on the second strike! Thanks Lonny for another great tip. I was thinking of dropping a few coals in a plastic bottle and sealing it quickly.

[@candou4857]

I have learned several survival and bushcraft skills from you. Thanks!

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie, thanks for sharing your knowledge !

[@TINMAN]

Thanks for another great lesson Lonnie,its amazing to me all the bush craft methods that you know and share freely,thank you for that.Many of us don't live in the wild but it is still always wise to keep your skills up,especially now a days with society the way it is.Take care my friend and keep safe,peace

[@thomasgold-1000]

Awesome information, thank you so much for sharing the „green leaves trick“!👌👍

[@davidwolter4263]

Wow! Great video Lonnie! I have never seen Charring done like that before.

[@PawGuy]

I've never used leaves to char punk wood, but I have buried the punk wood in the dirt a few inches under the fire to char it. After awhile I move the fire over, or let the fire die, then after some cooling time dig up the charred punk wood. I'll have to try this method next time. Thanks for the video!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding! Great demonstration and very useful information.

[@3zonker88]

Always learning something useful from watching your videos! Thanks for sharing! All the best to you and Connie! PEACE!

[@tomcondon6169]

You are the expert of course. I would pull that punk wood charcoal out and quell the ember for next time.

[@taticalwoodsman7074]

Thnxs 4 taking the time to upload and share your vast knowledge and experience !! 👍🇺🇸

[@jamescooper2618]

This is a good video Lonnie! The moral of the story here is to plan for the next fire you will need. Having some materials on hand would be good but preparing for the next fire by making char and finding that hard, sharp rock before you need to make fire should be on the mind of all outdoorsmen and those who are needing to spend time in the wilderness.

[@Ladythyme]

Terrific info for when you are running low on fire initiating resources as you do need fire as part of the process to achieve this... i always wondered how to char without the “tin box”... Ie. how to do it organically without man mad materials. That is what I love about your channel... you always seek to fill the information gaps and not just put out standard redundant info. Thanks once again.

[@TheSemtexCow]

Perseverance and practice, plus a good teacher 😉. All the best to you both 👍.

[@1fanger]

Hey Lonnie. Good hearing from you. Your videos continue to inspire. Be well, you and your family. Joe

[@watermanone7567]

Great video and excellent demo. Thanks

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great tip Lonnie. I have never heard of this method. Seems to work great. Planning that next fire is the essence of survival ...particularly long term.

[@reedwischhusen5376]

Nice! one more trick up my sleeve, thanks for sharing.

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Love these kinda vids. Keep up the good work.

[@hikerdaven.e.bigfoot9443]

You are the man Lonnie!!! Great video! I learn tons from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to teach your different mothods of fire lighting, and your videos on different types of fires. Looking forward to the next one already.

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

Hiker Dave N.E I know. I love him sharing his knowledge.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..another great, informative survival vid. thanks ..

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great stuff, Lonnie! Another idea to add to my library of fire starting methods.

[@ugotit33x]

AS ALWAYS GREAT SHOW THANKS FOR SHARING STAY WELL BOTH OF YOU.