Fire Masterclass

[@mr.mrs.lewissaxton1540]

One of the best ways to learn to build a fire was the old boy scout second class requirement of build a fire with two matches or less. By practicing you learned how to keep your match from going out before you got it to the tinder; available natural tinders; staging the size of kindling and fire wood; patience; and that knowledge added self reliance. I did that in 1953 and I still use that info today.

[@angiearmstrong9491]

a free tinder that not many talk about is dryer lint. Just keep a zip lock bag near your dryer and put in it when you clean your lint screen. Thanks guys. Love the info you bring.

[@davidlangston2816]

Regarding cottonballs with vasaline....I carry cottonballs in a pill bottle and 2 small tubes of vaseline. This way the cottonballs can have multiple uses and is not messy. Love the channel.

[@robertcwillifordii2630]

Same.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Their also good for small cuts and lotion on feet/blisters.

[@miriamcooper1320]

Being from maine... where it rains and snows so much.... I have loved 9 volt battery and steel wool most of all.

[@macgyver5108]

A couple things I do: BIG 6 INCH Ferro rods with a lanyard hole I can put red 550 cord in, and when it takes more than a few strikes without success when it's really wet out, stop and "slowly" scrape off a small pile of shavings and light that pile! I NEVER see anyone share that trick?! Cotton balls and Vaseline "works", but it's messy. I unroll cotton balls and soak them in melted wax, that stays waterproof and to use it just bend it until it breaks open dry cotton fibers. Plus you can just toss them loose in your pack.

[@omar1s1]

So glad to hear people with common sense! I've said it for years, I'm all for learning and mastering primitive fire starting but when the SHTF and I need fire I'm reaching for a lighter 1st... not a big deal to carry 2-3 in the car, bag and pockets.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Some of us can't use a bic . Iv never gotten a lighter to work for me. Wooden matches yes Flint and steel . No problem Vaseline and a magnifying glass absolutely. Lighter id freeze to death before it would work.

[@dorothylockwood4017]

I like using a piece of candle when i building campfire. I have melted leftover candle wax poured over pinecone to make firestarters.

[@ravenwild6951]

Paper towels rolled up soaked in candle wax. They are water proof and have a long burn time. Has worked well for me in many different weather conditions. Great video thanks guys.

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

I wonder if paraffin works as well as bee's wax?

[@miriamcooper1320]

For just starting it... after I render lard I strain it. The filter in which I strain it makes great firestarter.

[@miriamcooper1320]

@@ChaplainDaveSparks yes it does.

[@robertbates6057]

Fire is perhaps the greatest factor in the survival of our ancestors. The psychological security it provides can't be underestimated as well as all of the other important survival uses. Rob in GA

[@shandar3278]

I love the use petroleum jelly and cotton balls. They burn for about 8 minutes and are easy to light.

[@robertbates6057]

Awesome Mr. President! A Bic lighter is a prime survival tool IMO. Stores now will not sell them to minors because of the association with smoking. I'm 59 lol. We should think about that. Do we have the right to deprive a minor citizen of access to a basic survival tool? Rob

[@miriamcooper1320]

Having hair down past my lower back... I am never short on tinder.

[@thebrizzy]

Wind screen is a must have item that’s overlooked.

[@miriamcooper1320]

For some.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Dig a hole to start your fire in. It also hides it and helps keep it contained. As well as easy to put out when done.

[@isaiasjeremy7579]

you all prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!

[@kolemelvin862]

@Isaias Jeremy Instablaster =)

[@isaiasjeremy7579]

@Kole Melvin thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@davidchester429]

I appreciate you can make feathersticks with a knife but carryon of those double size pencil sharpeners in your fire kit. Put a stick in it and twist then you have a whole bundle of kindling plus a pointed stick you can use for a whole bunch of things

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

I foundvthat great in children's packs when their too young for a knife and your teaching how to make an emergency fire when separated. ( TEACHING THEM TO STAY PUT AND BUILD A SMALL FIRE MAKES IT A LOT EASIER TO FIND THEM)

[@shandar3278]

Thanks for the video. Be strong, be of good courage, God bless America, long live the republic.

[@sostrucking]

This sounds like the end of another KZbinr...

[@xlwerblek7160]

Great video, a couple of good ideas I have to try out. Talking about survival fire starting, have either of you tried using potassium permanganate and sugar? It takes a while to form into a flame, but the benefits of having potassium permanganate and a fire starter, disinfectant and water treatment solution all in one should not be over looked.

[@DonyaLane]

I'm a newbie, so this may be a stupid question, but what about carrying toothpicks as kindling? Is that a good material to use? They're so light and take up no room.

[@Farad152000]

Thx guys for your videos, I just started to watch. Good info and I like the idea that you said you were going to demonstrate using these items under different conditions. That is where the rubber meets the road. Keep up the good work.

[@khouin1]

Also, you can pre-make duct tape rolls. About the size of a taquitos filled with magnesium or other materials.

[@brettlaw920]

You should do a field medicine master class.

[@OHWRDAMI1]

Classic Survival Dispatch!

[@philiptruitt]

Thanks guys!!

[@CreativeRedundancy]

great video guys. Lots of good useful info especially about "trying it out" before hand and using body heat /rub it to dry the tinder. With ferro rods i try to remember to rotate it and try to wear it down evenly avoiding having those" dips" in the rod. flame , spark and heat(solar/friction /chemical) methods with tinder and tinder making tools. Exposing more surface does help like making shavings or feather sticks.

[@garyminick1050]

Not meaning to be a busybody but those dips in the fero rods can be taken out with your scraper or knife by holding your knife at a different angle almost pointing up as you are pushing down. I accidentally learned that while taking bow making class . This technique is also good for taking the " rub board " effect off of your bow wood when you're making a bow.

[@JustInCases72]

Like the pop can idea , my fire kit has a pocket knife small 2 blade Buck, ferro rod with striker bic lighter, storm proof matches magnifying lens 3 pc of fat wood cotton balls with vaseline, a zip fire starter and a couple of wet fires,and a pc of foile ( good to put on the wet ground) and keeps the vaseline from leaving keeps it where its needed. I leave nothing to chance

[@odieslc]

What is the one handed torch/flame that Chris has? The one where he taps it on the table to light.

[@jdawgsc]

Search Amazon for '503 Torch' or 'jet pencil torch'.

[@hddynarider4528]

Great video, I carry many of the same things. In my kits I have a Bic lighter, a high quality ferro rod (Uberleben or a Baylite 1/2 diameter), one of the Pure fire tactical magnesium kits with ferro rod, striker and fatwood. Also have stormproof matches, a zip lock bag with Vaseline and cotton balls (my favorite), an inexpensive Buck folder just for backup, and a head lamp. Other commercial tender products work themselves in and out of my kit. I will be adding duct tape! Every fire I start whether it is out on the trail or at home I use one of my kits to get the fire going.

[@Bruisnit]

Moth balls are also another great option, they burn for several minutes as well.

[@chrismarshall4486]

Holy crap. I didn’t even recognize you! I just got into survival dispatch a couple weeks ago. You look completely different. I love Alone, it’s one of my favorite shows. One of my goals is to actually make it on the show one day. So since I got all that out of the way, great video once again guys. You all are awesome, keep them coming and I love watching them. And I think I’m going to have to get an exotac nano spark. You keep talking about it and it looks like it would be an excellent addition to my fire kit

[@jasonvincent10]

If you are going to a public campground, it is not recommended to bring your own wood. I have thought of doing that in the past doing that in the past but it is against the law( I think) in most places. Problem being that there is a chance you could import some species of bug not native to the area and that could have serious repercussions.

[@veteratorvulpes1116]

I personally hate the Vaseline version too. What I do instead is dip cotton swabs into paraffin wax on one end, and the other end I use as a transition tinder to set the paraffin alight, which you can do with any other fire starter since it's cotton. The other thing I've learned recently is that you can use candle wick material (like they sell at hobby shops for making candles) exactly like fire cord, if you use your knife to fluff up a spark catching end of it first.

[@remjax1]

Old video but just watched. Good info. What was the lighter Chris showed near start?

[@jasonsnyder4949]

Keep the videos coming love them

[@mileslaakso2550]

I heard an SAS guy say to reinforce your Ziploc bags with duck tape

[@keithhuey4414]

What case would you recommend for a waterproof fire kit?

[@saltysaty8686]

A mint tin and a zip lock bag.

[@jimssurvival4994]

Great info as always...thanks for sharing. What knife is that that Chris is carrying?

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

Can you use a magnesium vitamin pill if you crush it first? Curious.

[@garyminick1050]

Great video and very informative !

[@811cablemaster]

Welcome to the suck boys. Like the pop can idea. Thanks for the video.

[@ongoingstory2071]

I am considering getting the BOSS mini fire kit. I would love to get your opinion on the BOSS kits. They look to have what most people recommend.

[@khouin1]

I make saw dust and paraffin cups in those paper condiment cups you get at fast food joints for fire starters with lighters or matches, or to add to my initial tinder. You have to experiment on amounts based on the type would you have.

[@scallari101]

Just so everyone knows you might be able to go to local pallet companies and get their scraps for little to no cost if you have a vehicle to haul large quantities away typically it is hardwood kiln dried.

[@J0HN3]

Magnesium shavings can oxidize and not work. Bought some at a gun show and they were useless. Test them.

[@saltysaty8686]

Why wouldn't you just have a thicker ferro rod to shave off? You should always have a knife of you so it shouldn't be a issue.

[@thedeaderer8791]

Stanford outdoor supplies fire B.O.S.S kit is the only thing u need. Small portable and comes with tons of ways to start a fire lol

[@Tsiri09]

For a FAST camping fire, I use fat wood shavings and dry fluffly plant material. Never fails.

[@miriamcooper1320]

Fatwood is awesome. I like the lard filters I make.

[@mikeaden7870]

Stoves are good for short term issues fire bands in you area might be an issue, the need for stealth , person with disabilities , floods/heavy snow fall, extreme arctic or desert regions with no trees , adrift while deep sea fishing and boat motor wont start to name a few, fire starter tinder i like to make is jute twine coated with Vicks vapor rub , i can rub some of the Vicks on the bill/brim of my hat helps keep some bugs out my face

[@jerrypurnell4066]

Have you ever tried a fire piston? Thoughts?

[@KirstenBayes]

Duck tape, foil/can screen, cotton wool/jelly balls: those are the cheats I use too: always have some on me. Bitter experience is quite the teacher.

[@timdahl8912]

Is it usually ok to use the edge of the blade to scrape magnesium? Is it softer than the sharp edge?

[@hddynarider4528]

The magnesium he is using is from Pure Fire Tactical, it is very pure and it softer than blade steel. It looks like he is using a Zero Tolerance 0566, if so it is S35VN very hard steel. I use the same magnesium and I use the spine of my knife to shave it.

[@danielcluley870]

Typically, bushcrafters will have a knife that has a sharp 90° spine to use for striking fire-steel/ferro-rods and also maybe scrape off bark or shavings for tinder source. He can scrape off soft magnesium from that good quality chunk with the blade, but it is not recommended for repeated use in the field. A 90° butt of an axe/hatchet is also good. A good small axe/hatchet would be a great tool to have for creating fire, if the STHTF.

[@danielcluley870]

I was taught by an old Army Ranger who would recommend carbon steel and a charred lantern-wick to carry with you at all times. He showed us how to flint-strike and bow-drill. There are probably much easier ways to accomplish this essential task if you are resourceful and prepared.

[@moose9906]

Never use the blade of your knife to strike the fero rod. You are dulling your blade for no reason. Any knife with a 90 degree spine is what you want to use. If you are using a folder, make sure it locks. Second, you are striking the fero rod wrong. You don't push the striker, you pull the fero rod. This way you can place your striker right on top of your birds nest and not sent everything flying. As far as being in the woods and being afraid to get your hands dirty (with petroleum jelly), I don't even know where to start with that one. Better not hunt, fish, harvest anything from a pine tree etc because all those things will get stuff on your hands.

[@chrisduncan9463]

Great video..what are both of your thought on matches?

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

Chris Duncan as they're not answering, get strike anywhere matches lots of em, prep them by lighting a tea light candle and dip the heads of the matches in the paraffin wax to waterproof the heads then after they're dry put em in a pill container, just as a side note buddy, did you notice that all their kit looks brand new and unused?, and the fact that he didn't know that natural flint a lot of the time has a layer of chalk that has to be knocked off to get to the flint, you should really check out David West's channel

[@robertcwillifordii2630]

What he said, but with the long fireplace matches.

[@ranger7101]

Thank you

[@Idahoprepper71]

I make the cotton balls with petroleum jelly then dip about 3/4 of it in paraffin wax. They burn a really long time

[@itsmedave1969]

Far north bushcraft can light charcloth like a champ!

[@GetUrPhil]

The magnesium blocks that are made in China are NO GOOD! Get one that is made in the USA at least. Much better if you are going to get a Coleman one. Everyone should carry a light, even if you don't smoke! I carry duct tape in my fire kit but sticking fatwood or other tinder to the tape and rolling up is something I didn't think of or have heard anyone else talk about. Thank-You! Next fire mentality is good thinking when hiking. I would get a leather or water proof pouch to put tinder in while walking to or along the way to your destination.

[@truehope287]

What's the link to the 1st lighter the one on the left used?

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

Lost? I'm *NEVER* lost! I always know where I am -- right *HERE!* But, on occasion, *EVERYONE ELSE* is lost and I can't find them!

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

Only if they swiped my state hiking map.

[@whiteperson1]

for chest seal you actually use the packaging of the petroleum jelly prep pad, its air tight and sterile the prep pad wont make a good chest seal

[@jayshwa7275]

Great video 🤘

[@gatorfan316]

If you cut the zombie tinder open you will expose fibers that will light using a ferro rod.

[@gco40gray82]

Yo! That bag of magnesium is crazy!!! It would literally burn a hole the size of that bag through the whole table. 😆🤣😂

[@DCFiredawgmedic]

Where do you get the tins

[@raw7279]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@outbackorchard8224]

"it's dirty"....lol common!

[@6happydude3]

BlastMatch is mine

[@danielcluley870]

Find good tinder. You all live in Florida, so Monkey Fuzz out of palm trees is the best, easiest source. Gather your tinder and small fuel first, and all you need is spark. Hold it up in your hands and blow on it for a flame and then push it into your progressively built kindling and fuel. The fuel is the least thought about portion. Get as many fuel sticks as you can. About 1" - 1.5" pine (in Florida) are the best resource you have for fuel. Gather up as much of that as possible, burns great and hot (although somewhat smokey) for pretty much all purposes in Florida. You don't need to carry magnesium or some other over-kill stuff, all you need is a spark. Hell, Duct tape and Pringles can be your fire starter if you are looking for something. Just get a good spark and you are golden and warm.

[@danielcluley870]

hahaha, I posted this comment before the end and then you all said Duct Tape. Ya'll know what you are talking about.

[@jasonsnyder4949]

Ok nice Beard😄😄😄

[@DavidMN-]

I love that you guys are releasing more content on KZbin... but you need a content release schedule! Maybe 2-3 videos per week? This massive dump is only going to lead to people un-subbing because that many videos clogs their subscription page, and for sure it will lead to fewer views. My two cents.

[@DavidMN-]

Sorry for the rant... forgot to include: Great discussion and good important information. I enjoyed that you guys didn't agree on everything.

[@john.mcsharry5741]

U could cut offf some of your beard for.kindling if push came to shove Its a great beard by the way im going to grow my own beard for that very purpose .ps i must not forget my scissors 😊

[@scottyday5255]

YOU want lite a fire put you so dryer lent in your kit just try it and if you like please lrt me no

[@billycraig7293]

Gary cotton balls