Fire Starting: From A Prepper Standpoint - Preparedmind101

Preparedmind101 discusses yet another debatable topic: Fire Starting in Emergency/Survival situations from a prepper mindset as opposed to a primitive/bushcraft mindset. For too long "Survival" has been considered synonymous with "In the woods". And by extension, Bushcraft = Survival Skills. Most people do not spend the majority of their life in the woods. Preppers plan ahead for any eventuality. It is a complete different strategy.
Therefore, I tend to try to remind people to "Think outside the box". When an true emergency happens, what matters is GET THE FIRE STARTED ALREADY! How many ways are there all around you that could help start a fire? What items can you carry for one reason that would also serve to start a fire? What other things can you use or have with you so that your primitive bushcraft fire starting method (ASSUMING you are in the woods!) becomes what it should be...the LAST resort? What offer isn't "the right way"...it's just a different way at looking at a problem.
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[@dvijaraj]

i could sit and watch fire videos all day. i could literally sit and watch chris tanner go through a million of the same fire kits he has and be happy. fire and knives man.

[@shell-b7g]

Amazing video. I have watched over 50 fire kit videos. Yours is the FIRST I have seen to ever mention a torch, never dull or mineral oil. I agree with you. When it's life on the line, it does not matter what others thing. I want to be as prepared as possible to give me & my family the best chances of survival. Thank you so much for taking your time to teach us. God bless...

[@lanah8678]

The creative mind is the most important survival tool! Thank you.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Great video about "non-primitive" fire methods Chris. I agree with you, you can never have too many ways to start a fire. I enjoy learning and practicing the "bushcraft" type methods, but if the chips are down I'm going with the easiest, fastest way every time. By the way, since I'm a plumber, I can tell you a can of PVC cement and a propane torch will start a fire in a hurricane. Just watch your eyebrows.

[@preparedmind101]

I'll have to try that!

[@dvijaraj]

just watch your eyebrows he says. hahahahahah

[@ferdiefroneman2008]

Hi Chris, thanks for excellent info. I was in the South African army (Infantry and Artillery) for a few years and I appreciate information that comes from somebody intelligent and with experience. You always will always get people who will criticise just to criticise. They do not even have common sence. Keep up with the great and informative info!

[@micheletwilkinson-penningt6940]

I really appreciate the fact that you remarked on the differences between Bushcraft & prepping! Not to mention how people just read/watch rather than putting into practice the things they have learned for trial & errors! Good for you! I have learned (and practiced) a lot from what you have posted. Please keep it up!

[@coloradokevin1675]

Chris, I really enjoy your channel and your videos. You show ways of starting fires that allot of people can relate to. You talk to people as equals, not as though your way above them. That's what makes your channel awesome!!!

[@darrenjohnston3065]

I totally agree, I am learning how to be prepared, learning different skills, in case of an emergency. I am a volunteer firefighter and first responder, often we are out doing search and rescue, thinking outside of the box. I also am an avid hunter and fisherman that is often in the woods with my family. I think it is important to learn bushcraft skills...and I try to learn these and show them to my kids, just in case. I prefer to be prepared and have different things with me...just in case. Thanks Chris...keep up the good work!

[@stillbill7635]

i agree its all about being in a state of readiness being able to get the job done thanks chris

[@nilodrallub7812]

I always learn new stuff on your channel Chris ! Glad I decided to mine your old vids.

[@JoeCanyon3rd]

Great video Chris, Back when I was in the service we called it field expedient method. Whatever works quickly.

[@dennisgrecco5831]

Excellent points Chris. Yes, the whole idea is to get the fire going ASAP. Love the butane torch! If I can't get a fire going with a Bic, Zippo or matches that I always have with me, then I deserve to die of exposure!

[@PreppingItForward]

Props for multi-purposing your gear for fire starting. Fast and effective results with minimal effort. Great job Chris!

[@nflsportsman]

Chris, Regarding the PJ and cotton ball thing, I put the PJ between two cosmetic cotton rounds like a little sandwich. Fluff the cotton and add heat source. It is not messy and burns about 3-5 minutes.

[@Prepping2endure]

Great Video!! Good points about just being able to make a fire.. dryer lint, steel wool and battery etc... GREAT JOB! Thanks for sharing

[@ThePainterr]

I like your approach. I tend to first start with the prepper mentality and only turn to Bushcraft as a last resort. Like Corprals Corner's channel pointed out that by the time you've handmade tent pegs [1 minute per sharpened tent peg ] means your family is drenched in a downpour within 1 minute. So carry a couple of lightweight tent pegs. You don't have to be a Robinson Crusoe if you don't have to be. ........really good though to practice your bushcraft skills so you don't forget how to do things...lol Thanks for posting!

[@michaelcochrane6060]

Fresh and honest approach. Interesting video. Just bought some Never Dull = never w/o Fire!

[@AtHerFeet57]

LMAO! When you laid the cosmetic pad dipped in gel wax down on the stump, I said "You've got to be kidding me, Chris is is going to start a fire with a slice of cappicola"? Once in a blue moon, the "stupid ass" just shines right through me! Anyway, A most excellent video Chris! You are most informative!

[@WorlocGaming]

Like the Video . All I'll say is this I watch it all prepping , survival , SHTF ect. for one reason so that I can absorb as much information as possible to best handle any situation that may come up period . City , Woods it does not matter a well round individual is an alive individual .( My opinion ), Keep the videos coming

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

THANKYOU,!!! More like this!!! if we are in a survival situation it probably won't be in a forest!!! IT WILL BE IN A URBAN ENVIRONMENT. I'm a truck driver and I can go from granite falls to Seattle in just a short time. So my kit contains a odd mix of stuff for every environment.

[@tlund10]

Hey Chris great video as always, one thing I have in my kit is dryer lint, that stuff goes up quick.

[@mgeorgeson24]

Before I lived in the prairies(and had spare time) I was in search and rescue. Almost everyone had a small white gas stove, you can get a hypothermic person boiling water (cup of tea) in minutes with one of those, while you get your fire going. Guys would go all bushcraft with ferro rods when we had time to kill. But everyone's kit had idiot/weather proff ways to start fires in no time. Thanks for the vid. Love seeing someone torch the wet fire still in the package!

[@jeremiahfisher7859]

One of my favorites is hand sanitizer.. prolly about the same as they prep pad idea. But some good info thanks!

[@derrickisbell3831]

Great video chris. Really is best to know both

[@Pipefitter310]

Chris I know this video is over a year old, but it was an awesome info review session. ..thanks for doing this stuff, Thankyou! !

[@jonahchaddon5934]

Lots of good ideas, thanks. I have been using dryer lint to start my backyard fires lately and it catches sparks very well. Its a commodity that there never seems to be a shortage of at my house.

[@phillipdavis5241]

Uhhh-O! Boy are you in a heep of trouble! Using the wife's favorite bake'n pan. ( PS where do I send the flowers?)

[@shaninkerdink]

i will be adding this one to my survival playlist for sure!!

[@Grantster23]

Nice video. One thing that works for me is tac cloth. I can get it at hobby shops and it produces a pretty good flame.

[@bishopnick777]

Thanks man - I like your mentality. Do what you got to do and have many varieties and ideas to get the job done. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@briancampbell395]

Chris great video, that mineral oil...both medicine and fuel...awesome.....it looks like it could be an ultra light fuel cell on its own...I'm going to see how many cotton pads it will take to boil a crusader cup in the micro firebox just using the pads. seems not to have all the issues that alcohol stoves have.

[@mickbator6979]

I completely agree with you PM. Knowing the bushcraft stuff is neat, nostalgic, and certainly worth knowing for an extreme crap situation, but with today's knowledge and availability to tools it would almost be irresponsible for someone to find themselves in a situation that would govern bushcraft skills as mandatory. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Good vid, liked the outside the box thinking. I rely on a Zippo and some Roderick from my wallet edc, since I'm primarily urban, but get home could include some swampy areas. Going to have to get some neverdull (had to use it daily in Navy)to stuff in a pill container for key chain.

[@johnstambaugh9283]

I have some skin glue in my truck because I worked construction for many years. It evaporates very fast and this video mad me think of it for a fire starter.

[@ZyPhReX]

Excellent points my friend. The McGuyver mentality is key, and definitely underrated. Its notable that so many people repeat things without even bothering to double-check, cross-referencing deeply or even thinking about critically in this much talked about yet abstruse subject. This is definitely the BEST fire craft video. Versatility is unparalleled, and realistically speaking, as you mentioned before most folks aren't going to be in the woods if an emergency scenario props up unexpectedly so its a must to channel your inner McGuyver B] Great job Chris! Thx.

[@derekspencerCtRealtor]

Grate Video Chris. I just wanted to add that a fine steal wool works grate as a fire starter. you can use a spark form a battery if you have jumper cables that works grate. how did you attach the cord to Ur 503.

[@reconreserve]

I agree, no need to handicap yourself by avoiding modern tools and tinder. Primitive methods are fun to try when you have time and favorable weather on your side, but always have a simple guaranteed to work backup.

[@ericwhitlow7364]

Great video. I have been learning bush craft methods but only for camping. I like the idea of only using what I find to start a fire.

[@danofiremano]

Supply Captain is awesome, been using them for a couple of years now and their customer service is beyond most www stores out there! Also, I've been using aluminum pill bottles like the UST from Walgreen's to hold fatwood scrapings or magnesium shavings made from a mag-bar & a drill bit. I like to make a lot of my own stuff too and that's why I really like your YT-Chan!

[@secondstarsurvival8329]

I use the high end lazer pointers for lighting tinder it's easy to use plus it can light matches also if wet

[@preparedmind101]

One thing I'm going to try.... Ordering some "triple" or "quadruple filtered" premium butane fuel refill canisters.

[@rennock7540]

MrPlatinumepic cigarette filters work well

[@aaronhaselbusch6762]

regular cooking oil works well too, so if you carry some for cooking, it works. But, I never tried it with sparks from a ferro rod, but I have used a lighter and a match to light it. soaking cotton in it, in my case a piece of Tee Shirt I used as a rag, works well too, burns longer and puts out enough heat to start some less than desirable tinder situations I.E. when you have not put together the correct size of tinder and went too big. Other ideas are most of the stuff used to clean a firearm all work too. 3 and 1 oil etc.... other things to try: sappy pine bark, pine cone if you have that cool butane torch.

[@aaronhaselbusch6762]

Tea light tin was awesome

[@aaronhaselbusch6762]

Since we are also talking about city survival, dryer lint off the dryer screen or from remnents left in the dryer hose. Tinder excellent.

[@mjlproductions8242]

PREPAREDMIND101 pvc weld burns well

[@bronsonkelly3178]

great video , one of your best ! keep up the good work chris.

[@Wingman115]

Great topic and well said. To many elitist stuck spinning around in circles.. Great job Chris lot's of great idea's to be had on this video.

[@johnlone207]

Great vid! I highly agree....when the SHTF and you gotta make fire quick, fast, and in a hurry..use what you have that's gonna work the fastest. Some forget that the net is a tool to gain knowledge from other people and/or share their own knowledge...and not put some online person they're watching unto a pedestal, then close their minds. When the SHTF, it's all on you - your life is in your hands. Do what you gotta do. Another thing about the torch...if you;re injured you got no time jack around finger-freaking a ferro rod or whatever. One-hand torch can handle it.

[@michaelweaver6207]

I'm a scout leader, our scouts figured out real quick that hand sanitizer is a great fire starter.

[@mannydepay6863]

Trankors Survival Secret shows you some very little-known strategies that can help you push through any type of crisis. It's packed with knowledge that's been lost to the modern man. Google it to be in control.

[@grouch314]

Michael Weaver my scout leader also used hand sanitiser, but we slathered it on a tampon

[@ccalles84]

I always have road flare handy and I've also started a bon fire with it. Long burn time, easy ignition dual purpose.

[@toddklekotka3340]

Very good video! I understand using primitive methods but thats best for the long haul...when I want a fire, I want it now. Not an hour later or more...I cooked some chops today on the grill, I used cotton wood that I processed with my f9, let dry for a week, made one feather stick and used some dryer lint w/gasoline on it rolled inside a used dryer sheet. Slightly tore some lint out of the roll and one it with a rod and boom! I got fire. Those chops were amazing too, got to cook and play!

[@TheFINSTER100]

Chris, you like multi-purpose items. One word "Fritos"! Excellent fire starters, plus they're yummy! LOL

[@williamhon4591]

Hi Chris, I just watch your Vedio, love it very much. Just FYI info I experienced that the touch wouldn't work during winter time. Since I use it to light my cigar. And I've to keep the touch in my hand to keep it warm first. Anyway, I do learn something from your Vedio. Thanks again. Have a good day.

[@booma2449]

I actually have thought of that and also I have thought if using regular para cord although it is not as good paracord will still work

[@deanbornman77]

Nice video. I agree to what you've sed. I've got a few fire options aswell. Stormproof matches, 3 lighters split up with different stuff and also mu trustee bear grylls fero rod. I wont put my life on only one of these, but with a few options i know I'll get my fire going

[@nafordebi]

enjoying your videos , getting awesome ideas for a bug out kit, having no survival experience it's a lot to take in and do but this makes it a lot easier to understand

[@preparedmind101]

+Deborah viner Nobody has any survival experience until they do.

[@davidmcmyne]

Loved the rant at the beginning of the video Chris. I am more of a bushcrafter myself but to each his own. Laughed when you said "i'm just a guy that loves knives and love the woods" haha soo true. As far as fire goes i usually try to save resources by using primitive fire or solar or flint and steel. I guess it's sort of a prepping mentality saving resources as long as possible, and only using the sure fire when it is nessecary. But to each his own whatever you are more comfortable with is what matters. Like i said i'm coming from a bushcraft backround. Thanks for the great video. Take care

[@preparedmind101]

What you said makes perfect sense in non-emergency times but in this particular I'm talking about having something to start that fire right NOW because you need it and don't have an hour to put together a naturally sourced fire. Sometimes it's fun to do it the old ways, but I wouldn't even consider them in a real time sensitive emergency. Perfect example in the movie "The Edge" after the plane crash. I would be Alec Baldwin who made the correct choice by just using the flare and thus saving them all from extreme hypothermia.

[@davidmcmyne]

Yea i totally understand what you mean. My comment was before i finished the video. But all in all i agree that there are times to fool around and try different fire contraptions, but there are also times when you just need to get a fire started cause either it's getting dark or you're just plain tired. (Also the 100000000000 examples of emergency's or accidents in which you would need a fire quick.) many a day where i have just been to tired to collect and process tinder so i just used the good old bic lighter and cotton balls and Vaseline to get the job done.

[@northgaprepper4128]

At the 23:00 mark, you can hear the fire engines trying to find your house. ;) Another great vid bud.

[@iamfernandob]

Great stuff my friend!

[@jjakejones]

Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zakc.1979]

For most of these that can’t be started by a firesteel couldnt you just do a quick feather stick(to act as a match) and then hold that under the fire starter. Just a thought.

[@jcmillercrossedblessedoutd1421]

Great video, appreciate the info and effort!!!! Enjoy watching your channel.

[@Robnord1]

Excellent video Chris. My favorite parts beginning and end discussion of reality and thinking about alternative accelerants and ignition sources. I will do a bow drill fire soon. First in 40 years, but I remember how to do it. Not to practice, but to impress the wife....For that purpose the primitive methods are superior.

[@lvjordanlv]

I see the speedy-sharp on your knife off to the side of the stump. Will we be getting a review soon?

[@elvinamillaneam]

Hey Christ cool video... Thinking outside of the box there is torch dispenser that are sold in marine stores that are made to fit bic lighters. These torches are use by marine mechanic in some tight places on the boats. For a $1.00 or $2.00 you got a torch that goes along way, I personally use this a lot during summer in my barbecue ...

[@how2backtrack]

I really agree with your comment on not showing off "primative skills", rather just get the fire started. So many of these survival people play around with ferrorods and other toys when really a lighter should be used. Time is important in a survival situation and showing off doesn't increase your survival chances, getting a fire lit does.

[@preparedmind101]

Ferro rods sometimes ARE easier and more reliable though. I ALWAYS have ferro rods. That is what is going to save your ass when the torch/lighter fails.... And in a long enough situation it WILL.

[@davidcoombes-pearce4533]

Tampons make an amazing firelighter off just one little spark. Open those things up and sterile a ferro rod just once, and they'll go up.

[@jacoboriordan-ross724]

You definitly bring up some good points, awesome vid.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

I swear I was just at the hardware store and seen that same brand of mineral oil and was wondering how well it would work soaking dry pine to make synthetic fat wood. Then I watched this. You answered my question.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

As of now 54 BC dudes have down voted this video.

[@B-leafer]

very cool torch...sorry if i missed what is it??

[@harpjason208]

great vid. Pull back the rod to keep sparks closest to tinder or object to burn.

[@gunmedic3517]

AWSOME video.

[@texassurvivor26]

love the torch

[@drohegda]

chris enjoy your channel,good stuff. can't find if you did a video on your choice of watches. if not could you include one in the future. survival tips on use of your watch besides of course telling time.thanks so much.

[@derrickisbell3831]

Really glad to see your subs going up. Keep it up

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

Just to contribute to the knowledge database. I made a mix of Vaseline, wax and fire paste....melt the wax and Vaseline in slow then ad the fire-paste and stir. I got sawdust from Lowe's from the wood saw area they have (free) and once i dip the cotton-balls in the mix i dip them on sawdust. It works crazy fast with matches, lighters and ferro rods. I also made matches with cardboard (cut them 1 inch long and thin in width). Dip them in the mix and voila......cheap quick start fire matches.

[@ravenssageofbushcraftsurvi599]

Agree, is why my channels small for now. The concept of survival needs fresh ideas. Out of the box good premise. Nice!

[@mightymad2000]

nice vid! on the same idea you should review crowbars survival in a urban area you might need to open things or break things and hit things

[@dennisleighton2812]

2:34 I also like the McGyver mentality! [My biggest problem is that I don't have even a minute fraction of the scientific j=knowledge required! There - I said it! ] 3:40 "alcohol prep pads" I didn't either. Then along came Covid, and hand sanitizer! A tiny dab of sanitizer on a cotton make-up pad, rub it in, and away you go. Store separately in different Zip-loc bags and NO MESS! Virtually like your idea. Jet lighter! 25:30 Tea lights are great, as is Vaseline (petroleum jelly) - dirt cheap, and works a treat with cotton, instead of sanitizer! An alternative. Cheers! And it is NOT cheating! I like your approach. The "woodcrafting" stuff can still be used with kindling and layers of fuel, so everyone is happy!

[@63viet]

Great informative video.

[@mlodewijk]

Excellent video

[@FGYT1]

Rubber inner tube is good Cant get it wet and if you shred it thin slivers a ferro rod will light it. Make ranger bands out of inner tubes to secure kit or make a seal round a tin instead of Tape always there if you need an emergency fire . Even Wire wool will burn. Survival (or Prepping) and Bushcraft are different mainly in mind set one you Accidentally get into a situation and use what ever you can to fight/get out of it, the other you usually Deliberately put your self in a situation and useprimative skills to be part of the situation for as long as you can and reluctantly leave to the normal world . Fire lighting is one easy example to show the same goal but in 2 differnt mind sets Bushcraft a collection of natural fuels and tinders lit in a fairly benign way (bow drill , flint and steel , Ferro rod) Survival what ever you can use quickly and easily so Rubber car / plane seats sponge Gasoline oil lit with the easiest stuff Car battery spark , Signal flare etc

[@scanyoursector5731]

In a total grid down situation, you can get 5+ gallons of mineral oil from single phase transformers. But a way to get it is necessary. I melt Vaseline and old candles together, dump a package of 100+ cotton pads into it, and let them soak for several minutes. Sometime even leaving them in there for weeks or months before reheating it and removing them. They tear open and light with a ferrocerium rod easier then lighting them as is with any type lighter. I have even vacuum sealed them in water, and upon removing them, tearing it open they light with a ferrocerium rod. I have made 1,000's of fire starters this way, and never a problem.

[@norcalprepper8302]

At 9:50.. I wonder how well the gorilla tape would work if it was wrapped around some small sticks? I wonder if it would accelerate the burning or would it not work as well?

[@tonos8985]

Like this video for sure straight to the point "get it lid!"

[@wastelandwanderer7685]

My dad's taking coconut oil for his memory, and I'm wondering if you could use the capsules for fire starters

[@daz1975ify]

Great film and well said. Bow drill and some damp wood or a gallon of gas and a box of matches?. Matches please I know it's going to work and work well,total agreement.

[@jamesnapier107]

Chris, What size shock cord do you like to use on you ferro rods??

[@LtSurvival]

Well done Chris, instructive video. I guess everything could be pût under the improvisation (Mcguyvering) is one of the main key to survive in any environment. If your to survive you have to adapt and overcome to paraphrase one famous. That is why i don't call myself a bushcrafter .

[@toddbaker7554]

"...but I was just playing around with the things I had in my garage..." and that's why he doesn't have a garage any more. LOL just kidding. Love your vids, keep 'em coming.

[@xankulsilverkin2116]

Hey Chris The cottonball vaseline combo works well as we all know. Have you tried using Vics ? Works as well and seems to keep bugs away too. Bonus: another first aid kit item.

[@preparedmind101]

Good one. I'll try that. Never thought about it for bugs!

[@rld1278]

Plus Neosporin antibiotic ointment, and lip balms.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

So true Chris. I like using stainless knives in the woods. I can't tell you how many times a bushcrafter replied to me "what happens if your Bic gets wet or you loose it and you don't have a high carbon knife to knock sparks off... blah, blah, blah" I'm soooo tired of answering that question. Bushcrafters and their high carbon knives.... Jeeesh!

[@preparedmind101]

Hey, I prefer carbon steel too... Just not for THAT reason.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

PREPAREDMIND101 Exactly!

[@spb141414]

One of your best video's. My biggest complaint is all The Preppers/ Bush folks... they all do the same Parroting of the same stuff. Which works great in Canada, Ohio or Alabama... But Here in Southern Ca... We don't have same trees etc. totally useless.

[@PastorHinChrist]

Something that is used here in Australia is condy's crystals and glycol. So the condy's is an antiseptic for wounds or water. The glycol you can scrape of a candy, jelly bean or whatever. Boom works a treat from a ferro. If u still can't light a file reach into your pack, pull out the bottle of vodka and say bugger it!

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

It is when you don't have your gadgets that the practice with the natural material pay off. You can do this same method of various natural material to keep on your list of items to look for in the wood that light easily and in wet conditions quickly, and what doesn't. The bic is cheap and found at all convenience stores, stock up. For most fires around the house I use my soldering propane torch.

[@andydragonfisher6900]

Hi Chris - useful video and a thought-provoking introduction. I suspect that a contributing factor to the 'Priesthood of Bushcraft' is that it has become bound up with the Eco-movement. We have come to associate the woods with a return to a more natural and congruent / sustainable lifestyle. The reality of course is that nature doesn't care if we live or die and if the SHTF, it doesn't matter if we are in a forest or the projects, we must use anything and everything at our disposal to tip the odds of survival back in our favour. We should do all we can to learn how to utilise natural resources because it gives us options - but if I am wet and cold, I'd rather use a zippo and get busy than eat time and calories to produce fire by friction - are we looking to warm our bodies or our ego?!

[@jameskitchell1277]

Good tips thank you

[@VAMobMember]

Your RemOil idea is nice but would not regular veg oil also work? Not able to test it myself

[@bushi138]

I feel the same way, its 2014 so use all the technology you can and survive.Somethings I put in my kits are road flares and fire sticks.

[@doncarr5593]

11-14-18 I have a 2 oz bottle of K-1, (from a power drink) and cotton or cloth. Also you can use charcoal starter fluid, or paraffin liquid lamp oil, transparent shoe polish burns very good. Use a rubber band, or a Wal-Mart bag, smokes a lot, but i always have one. A great alcohol Stove tip, look at the aluminum cap on the small bathroom fart spray from Wal-Mart for a ready to go alcohol stove burner, holds about 3/4 oz, no drilling or cutting, try a boil test, uses less fuel than a cat food can stove, needs a stand, I just learned this in 2017. I have a recycled nasal spray bottle relabeled as lighter fluid, to refill my Zippo just in case it needs it, I can use this for a fire starter too. You have to suck it up into the bottle. I get it by the quart at Lowe's, it is called Naphtha works like Zippo fluid. I haven't tried the welding acedelin torch striker out yet just an idea, may not be a good one. Also interested on burn time on charcoal bricket, not much weight, soaked in paraffin lamp oil for my coffee pot. The paraffin lamp oil is about like the mineral oil or baby oil. You may already know all this, but if not , then glad to help you out.

[@michaelt3172]

Have u tried putting that UST container inside one of your schrade barrel handle knives?

[@Vegan_Touring_Cyclist]

I have the same torch in my EDC kit, and also some not too bushcrafty thing to start fire :-). I have with me a small metal container with waxed pads too :-) And I also made a short video from that mini kit.

[@TheCoffeehound]

I know that I'm about a month late commenting, but I thought I would add two more items. 1. A bag of greasy corn or potato chips makes great tinder. Fritos corn chips burn quite well, and burn for quite a while, and they are dual purpose. 2. I noticed that you have an e-cig hanging around your neck. If you had to, you could pull the wick out of your atomizer, which will allow the coil to glow red hot, providing an ignition source. You could also use the battery to create a spark as an ignition source.

[@JonathanJONeill]

I learned early on when I first started using the internet, that people have a "this or that mentality" or an "either/or" mentality. It seems the majority of people feel that you must use one thing or the other, be it Android or iOS, Winchester or Remington, Ford or Dodge, or as this video is addressing, Bushcraft or Prepper techniques. I feel that if someon thinks that way, they are of a limited mind, and only hurts themselves in the long run.