Flint & Steel Fire Lighting | Primitive Bushcraft Skills

After practice, I mastered the flint and steel method using a tinder bundle, also included lighting a bundle with a a magnifying glass. Hope you enjoy how i have progressed with my fire lighting skills.
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[@WolfsFriend42]

Hi Becky. A tip for fire starting for you in one word, Straw. A plastic straw will work and weighs almost nothing. If you want a permanent straw just use a collapsable antenna from an old radio. No need to pay the price for the same thing they sell online just for fire starting. Remove the inner section, maybe 2, and you can then direct the air precisely with minimal risk to your hair when the flame starts.

[@depdannyj1]

I enjoy just watching you. There aren't many young women over here in the USA that are interested in these skills and today's society. Keep up the good work.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you Danny, yeah there isn't many women these days who do bush craft :/

[@depdannyj1]

There aren't many women that want to get outside period now a days....

[@radrockitpsyence6739]

Outstanding !! I will be starting a fire with the magnifier on my Victorinox this season. I have so much planned. Been incapacitated nearly 7 years. Literally going to crawl back into the forest. Good stuff miss Girl Mississippi Gul Coast USA ~rad~

[@rainzelfeliciano7713]

I'm watching from the Philippines....

[@Ladythyme]

So glad you’re back up and running. Good to see you again! This was an awesome video... I enjoy watching videos where one skill is focused on at a time. Thanks for this!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@gregorybarker8626]

Ever Changing Me message

[@HusnyIT]

I really like watcings all your videos... btw.i from indonesia... will you be my wife?

[@marty51213]

Your video's are amazing and really inspiring, ive done a lot of camping in the past myself but to be honest went off it for a bit, watching your vids are inspiring me and i am now wanting to get back into it again, keep up the amazing content Becky

[@krawie77]

No matter what level you’re at, keep practicing your fire skills...Good advice!

[@savadf18]

Hey why are you living in the forest??? What is your educational qualification??? i also love the forest.what is your name??? where is your country?? how old are you??i liked you alot💚❤️💖💝❣️

[@alonzogomez7421]

I miss you and your video so I got to watch this one again chilaquiles tacos Dorados Al Bundy where are you 701 I love my king Swisher forever

[@davechristy6578]

Love your enthusiasm,in southern Oregon enjoying your bush banter. Have always wanted to visit your neck of the woods.thankyou. , Dave Christy.

[@charlesc2281]

Hi Becky. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Love all the videos I've watched so far. I have a flint and still kit from when I was a teenager. Just wondering if you know how to make your own char-cloth?

[@SAlan-cp2sh]

Great Video Young Lady. Thanks For The Tip. God Bless You In Jesus Name. 🙏 🕊 ✝

[@samsworldofrations6996]

Being prepared is everything, time taken up front reduces the time when needed 👍

[@trevorforrester3142]

Use a lighter. There's so many things you can do and still be a Bushcraft person... but you can have a lighter in every nook and cranny for less than 5 bucks these days and each lighter will light up 10,000 times. They did this in the cave man days, but fire is not a problem anymore unless you're on one of those island survival shows and you can only carry one item on with you. If you can carry that device to finally make fire with .. then you can carry a lighter... You still have to carry one of them, it may as well be the easiest one.

[@jeffallinson8089]

This was really interesting. Never seen the flint and steel method, but have used the magnifying glass method....You can also use a mirror too! Thanks for this great video.

[@deanmc178]

see ya soon

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Very good Becky. I've been using flint and steel for over thirty years now so when I say this it comes with a lot of experience. Next time try holding charcloth under flint and it will catch a hot spark almost always after first strike. Great birds nest bundle👍

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much

[@swabianhunter7982]

To be honest, I couldn’t see your fire lighting nest preparation , coz your beauty was exposed 8:00 to 12:00 which lightened fire in my mind and I couldn’t see other activity in that smoke 😛

[@radesfarkani]

Maen ke indonesia🇲🇨 nanti kita survival bareng....

[@นิรันดร์นิรันดร์-ว1บ]

ทั่งสวยทั้งเก่ง...ชื่นชอบคับ คุนทำได้ดีมากๆ

[@davek7303]

I think you would love to do a back country canoe trip to Algonquin Park in Canada. About a 3 hour drive north of the Toronto airport.

[@hikewithmike4673]

Awesome!..i love flint and steel..it becomes addictive once you get the hang of it!

[@duxdawg]

For many excellent reasons Percussion Fire Ignition (aka Flint & Steel) was the dominant method for producing an ember in all weather conditions for the 5,000 years before matches and lighters superseded it. The Ancient Egyptians, Vikings, Romans, Inuit, North American Fur Traders, and many other people groups across the millennia all relied upon F&S.

[@cabinlife2347]

nice video Becky. And such a great spring day you were enjoying there. Still snow here.. lol We really enjoyed it and it's nice to see you sharing what you've learned and passing along the skills. And as you said ... The practice will give success, and as the number of successful attempts grow, so will your confidence. Then, when you have 'success' with every attempt in all kinds of conditions.. then, you have 'Mastered" the technique. Until that point we are students practising the technique.. mastery will eventually come with continued success. Thanks for sharing. Glenn & Maureen.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much Glenn and Maureen :) atb

[@ghillieful]

You are so cute and perfect videos!

[@krawie77]

Reminded me a lot of bundling a nest for Boy Scout competitions. Great job, and keep the outdoorsy skills coming!

[@ThomasAnderson-qp6tv]

I think you would have already got the idea of how to cook in the wild but don't be afraid of killing a snake you can't get dehydrated in the forest and a snake contains the only stuff that can 100% stop that happening to you but don't go trying to eat any snake that's venomous that is too dangerous unless you are a distance away from it or have a dead of what you are doing please get back to me in the comment section when I hope you do try this

[@gettitnow3785]

2 yrs ago 😱😱😱😱 , can't believe I've been watching this whole time

[@bobbythedesertwalker594]

Awesome video! 😎

[@ragilesimbok1088]

Aku tidak tau apa yg kk bicarakan, tp saya suka video petualanganNYA, sukses terus

[@PAPIKen0728]

Have you tried a bottle of water instead of magnifying glass? The bottle doesn't have to be full.

[@Iazzaboyce]

I'm amazed! I have an open fire at home and I need a box of matches, a gas torch, a litre of white spirit and a hot air paint stripper gun...

[@gibbygrey9531]

Think of a pyramid. The base is larger and heavier, and as you move up toward the top it gets smaller and finer.

[@ЖулияАлехандро]

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[@takeitoutside6049]

[@GirlOutdoors]

Aha thank you!

[@martasvon6949]

Becky=super girl 💟

[@gunman462]

Your so awsome lol. Your camera had a little dip in the last video. That s authentic I think your great.

[@Casey1pj]

Jute twine is excellent for flint and steel but also Cattail down, Dried milkweed seed, dried thistle seed heads, Birch bark scrapings and Pine bark scrapings. Some places have something that grows on branches and when it dies it looks like hair dangling off the branch. I think they call it hang mans beard or something like that. It's supposed to be excellent for flint fire. All of these things light up easily with a ferro rod but you will have to practice with different techniques when using flint and steel. This was an excellent tutorial for beginners Becky. You were very thorough in your explanations. The comeback with the magnifying glass more than made up for the camera crash. It was like an advanced course. Hehe. So glad to see that your camera is back up and running and that you managed to get your boat and some of your gear back. Bravo! Awesome Video As Always! Thanks!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much Casey, yes they are great materials for flint and steel, with have to give it a go with them. Aha thanks again, atb

[@deanmc178]

i use a gopro hero 5 , its great ,,even in the rain,,i used mine on the london to brighton bike ride ,, clamped to my handle bars ,, a very good video,, no shakes in footage

[@redblade8160]

Anyone that does not have the common sense in knowing how to make a campfire should not go camping in the first place!

[@mrasmr8788]

What a lovely person you are and very good with your crafting skills

[@tinaturner134]

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[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much!!

[@rod.thehollerhound9791]

Great job Becky! Don't know if you realize it or not. But you are influencing and teach the young and older. In a very good way. I hope you keep bushcrafting. Just be careful. Dont want anything to happen to ya. You're a great individual.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much Rod, take care

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Cool video :)

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you :)

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

lol I like Flint and Steel :)

[@bobbiebryant90]

Glad you have your camera back! Love the videos!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@ilostmymind47]

Great video enjoyed it very much love your channel

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much

[@deanmc178]

a swiss army knife ,a very good tool to have

[@whtwolff658]

Very satisfying to catch an ember and blow it to flame. I use cotton char rope (like lamp wick)...just so much fun experimenting primitive fire starting. Great job & carry on !!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Yeah I agree, it is very satisfying! Thank you and take care

[@MrKitandrews]

Hi Girl outdoors. Nice to see you dried out. ref bow drill, it is difficult to master, very much like your flint and steel, but once mastered you will never forget. My very good friend Sandy (known for 55 years or more) did an excellent vid 6 years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJumaaaFoamssK8... he actually makes bushcraft knives on another channel called Wiltshire man. All bushcrafters should carry with them an antiseptic hand gel wash, very alcoholic and takes a spark exceedingly well ...A little blob of gel about the size of a 5 pence coin is sufficient.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much, will give that video a watch :)

[@muhammadtahirkhan9185]

I am your big fan from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@turnerja100]

Great video Becky! Stumbled across you channel by chance; glad I did. Subscribed! Great to see comments from all over the World but hello from Yorkshire!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much, take care :)

[@WinStunSmith]

I watch both yours and your Dad’s channel frequently. I’m curious: which of the many fire starting methods would you both feel safest relying upon in the worst of situations? Flint and steel, ferro, friction, etc.? I’m competent under ideal conditions, but with everything wet, or me freezing to death, I really have no idea how well I would do, or which method would be the most reliable.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Probably flint and steel or ferro rod, that are most reliable in many conditions and long term but you need more materials and prep when working with flint and steel but will last longer than ferro rod. Bow drill is also a great option but you need to have knowledge of the ideal woods and burns a lot of calories in the process, needs loads of practice also.

[@christopherellis2663]

Very good summary of the stages of learning. Similarly with language: learn a bit, then give it a rest so that it has time to get tucked away in the memory box..☆ I can burn holes through wood, but never got a fire going

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you, totally agree :)

[@earlelzy7243]

I think you did a great job with your flint and steel and you showed good confidence in explaining to those who are new to this. Thanks. Can you help me with filming my bushcrafting exploits that I've been practicing? I want to show off the things I have accomplished.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you, you need to start uploading videos on your youtube channel by either filming them on a camera or your phone :)

[@WildTuscanyBushcraft]

Brava ! Nice video Becky! Cheers from Italy ! Mattia

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you Mattia

[@jessecagle3116]

Congratulations on all your success and your future success.

[@frankmcwilliams618]

Come to America. Millions of acres for camping,fishing, hunting! You can get a license for elk,moose, bear, all those, more! Course, if your not a good shot the bears might eat yu! Plus rhe sasquatch might carry yu off?

[@GirlOutdoors]

Would love to come to America plus canada and Alaka, seem like beautiful places :)

[@moonbear1st]

hi just found your channel and subbed also subbed on instagram,very enjoyable video thanks..

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much, appreciate it :)

[@paulwolf2775]

I know this a year or so old, but it's great seeing young people, getting outside and enjoying nature. I wished more younger people would do it. Btw, great work on the fire steel. I have used a military Magnesium Fire steel for years. Btw, with that dry tinder, please, be careful. Make sure that you have a big enough space around your fire pit.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much :)

[@rvsc2277]

very good Becky . nice Vlog ,thanks for sharing , Bobbyb from Philippines.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Cheers Bobby :)

[@williamtoth6284]

Thanks for another great vedio. A well prepared bird's nest is the trick.

[@iametoh]

Brilliantly done, quite informative, I enjoyed it ^^

[@GirlOutdoors]

thank you :)

[@johnjames218]

Great prep and really well done on the two techniques Becky check out alfieaesthetics he has some amazing fire lighting vids

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you! Will do :)

[@FishingFan2]

Now try the parabolic mirror for firelighting? Cheap off ebay, light and easy to use.. see how you get on with it Becky.

[@rolfsvensson9193]

Becky you have such a variabel skills and important things to learn out . I lock forward to see next videos . Wish you vell .

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you :)

[@servicedogchopper7613]

Is that the same as we call "fasium rod" (however you spell that)? It seems to be struck with steel as well. Just learning over here in the US. Edit: ah, if I would have watched closer i would have seen a black cloth, a white rock which is different (and looks much harder) then a farisum rod.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Yeah this is flint and steel, quite a bit different from a ferro rod :) thank you

[@jonathanstayton7161]

Ferrocerium. Ferro rod for short . You might not find it looking for fasium. Also called metal match.

[@KaylynnStrain]

I keep bags of bird's nest material in my tinder stash so if I need to replenish my fire kit before going out I can just grab a bag. I also shred packing paper in my document shredder that can also be used as a bird's nest when practicing fire lighting techniques at home

[@GirlOutdoors]

Yeah great idea, i have a little black pouch for my materials. Thank you Kaylynn

[@frankmcwilliams618]

Is the whole island denuded? No hunting, can you even collect wood with out permission from the master? Yu have no public lands?

[@GirlOutdoors]

You can hunt on your own piece of woodland or if you have rights and permission

[@mariumrajah]

Lovely video enjoyed watching

[@tomcurran8470]

I almost forgot about using the magnifying glass.

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[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you, will check that out

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[@Belindaxtz660]

Excellent vid! Good beginner advice and practice makes better, your steps and stages advice were very clear to understand..... thanks for sharing your knowledge..👍🔥🌬🔥

[@John-fk4pl]

Nice instructive video. Thanks

[@jaygerson]

it seems to not have much insets in the woods over there

[@albertolandriel5762]

Que tal becky!!! Genial video sos una genia con las tecnicas para iniciar fuego te mereces todo mi respeto te felicito saludos?!!!

[@sinsingmusic]

I wish more women did this.

[@iqrarhussainturihussain2464]

I love this camping trip

[@deanmc178]

bushcraft is my second nature

[@roadtrip5643]

I don't usually sub when it's female bushcraft.but she totally different...you change me!

[@larryculiver1690]

Love your accent love your videos from a Rodeo Cowboy from California USA

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you very much :) take care

[@donnance1480]

WOW! Awesome video yet again Becky! You have indeed come a long way and your Mom came to the rescue when you *thought* that you had failed to demonstrate the flint method. Very good camera work, Mom! Some advise for you, Becky, never be your own critic...you will succeed and you will fail, however, THE measure of success is your personal determination and fortitude...of which, you have no lacking :) Sending much love from the Great Smoky Mountains...yes, it IS beautiful here too...come and visit sometime :)

[@samuelharyanto611]

Alam terbuka..nyaman sekali..

[@ffstopP]

you're a patient and thorough teacher. thanks.

[@stacywilliams1710]

Good Job Becky. Keep up the good work.

[@davidhopson2004]

Becky as always love your videos my friend.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you :))

[@ItoRc_170]

don't forget to stop by

[@davidtom6120]

bless you...good job.

[@bossamood6536]

Well done you, one of the more interesting video's on you tube. In my younger years (late 20's) I learned similar things; survival & evasion techniques and so on, in the wilds of Devon, Wales and the forests in Germany, during military service. Today (at 63) I spend a lot of time in the outdoors of Exmoor doing more sedate things such as walking about and sometimes fighting & crashing through undergrowth and stumbling and 'falling about' in wild stony rivers whilst trying to catch wild trout, see deer and enjoy our beautiful nature, among other things etc. Your video kind of reignited the spark of bushcraft and how exciting it can be and was ok really; no problems with the videoing, I got everything you were advising and doing. I take it your preferred method to firestart is with the cloth and chert etc rather than the firestick? And what happened with the boat? I assume that maybe you didn't secure your pack/equipt to the boat and it turned over and you lost a lot of stuff? But we all learn from our mistakes and experiences; including me at 63 and personally I think we should never assume we have nothing else to learn. I will watch a few of your other video's to see if I can pick up some more tips I haven't heard of yet! Keep it going and enjoy...steve

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[@alberteller7286]

I thank you did a great job I saw it light up you made the bundle excellently ,you got your charcoal started to burn I think you did a very good job I give you 10. Thank you so much I learn a lot there.

[@rpbushcraft]

I use Quartz rocks as an alternative to flint (found mostly on the river). it can even give sparks on stainless steel watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbOoK1vZZaAps0

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@rpbushcraft]

Welcome! nice vid keep it up!

[@patraangler2893]

👍👍👍

[@raykemry954]

If you can find some pitch put it inside your cedar scrapings. It's like a turbo charger when ya put your char cloth inside. Great job on demonstrating on fire . You should wear appropriate bush craft clothes though.

[@WolfsFriend42]

Another tip for ya, this one is for the Magnifying Glass, focus the light on one of the flat pieces of the inner bark tinder, that way you are heating everything in the light at the same time. I've found that if I do it on the fuzzy parts it takes longer since the intense heat is on smaller threads. Just something to think about. A great fuel, once you have flames, that is essentially like adding gasoline or kerosene to the fire is what we call Rich Pine here. Rich Pine is the stump of a pine that died. One stump will give you enough small sticks of it to last many many fires. And it will even burn if you dunk it in water first since it is sealed & full of resin so no water is absorbed. You can, if you wish, make shavings of it, but I usually just use a small twig sized piece. It burns very hot.

[@williampysell2819]

Becky, you are very good at providing all of the details of what you are doing in your videos! You are a "natural" in the woods! Very nice video!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you :)

[@teddyjelke2537]

Another great video clip Becky, great job on building your fire there babe yay, you go girl, Merry Christmas to you and happy holidays

[@risilem6057]

Wow,,amazing👍👍

[@petecopeland3098]

Becky you could make your twig outer shell while your wood is green and let it dry out that way you have the outer shell made in advance then when you need one you could just add your other tender to it to start a fire

[@GirlOutdoors]

cheers

[@djackr2011]

Which Swiss Army Knife is that?

[@GirlOutdoors]

I think my one is the huntsman swiss army knife. Had it years