How To Make And Use Char Cloth

Lonnie shows how he still makes char cloth just like he used to do over 40 years ago. You will learn quite a few tips on how to make the char cloth as well as how it is used. Nestled into the dialog is several other tips that could be useful in a survival situation.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@paulmurphy612]

You're a sourdough Lonnie. It's always such a pleasure.

[@vonsprague7913]

Always worth watching and always greatly appreciated. I'm 53 and if a day isn't a school day it feels wasted! Lonnie, Connie you are highly valued educators. Many thanks. Andrew Sprague

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I used a one gallon paint can, popped a nail hole in it, tossed in an old 100% cotton T Shift and set it on the fire. When the smoke stopped shooting out the hole ..it was done. One scrape on the flint steel.. and the char cloth was glowing red hot. Thanks for the video, my Northern woods brother!

[@lancejames6374]

They seem like they would be the coolest grandparents ever!

[@patmancrowley8509]

I love coming back here for a refresher. Thanks Lonnie and Connie.

[@marvinmanley3764]

I loved the quartz and homeade steel striker idea. I will always remember this.

[@douglasmayhew2487]

I always love watching natural material camping myself

[@jsmcgahern9991]

if you read all comments i only been watching couple of years so I'm new but I learned more in the last 2 years than i did in 50 before I started watching thank you

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I'm glad the videos have been useful for you.

[@m.k.1543]

Lonnie and Connie, some day when the SHTF or when someone is lost in the woods or any number of other survival scenarios happens, people will live because of your thoughtful, well detailed, instructional videos. Not to mention they just make my girls camping trips more fun. Thank you and may Great Spirit bless you both.

[@foyell2594]

Hey man, your like a grandpa I never had. I didn't have a grandpa growing up, they passed on before me. Love you Lonnie take care bud!.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You take care as well my cyber grandson. :o)

[@bobputman5947]

hey there Lonnie, dont ya just love it when it works right away....:) i lived in eagle river for 15 years and really miss what i consider to be my home, i will always love the North Country, i enjoy your videos, regardless of how old we get, there is always more to learn, say hello to your Mrs, she is a wonderful lady.and also a great camera women.

[@maruthinandan4343]

This channel deserves at least 10 million subs guys

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, Connie and Lonnie were Lovers, They loved to Bush Craft up North. Thanx for sharing Connie and Lonnie.

[@shadedside]

Just wanted to let you know, that I deeply respect your humbleness.

[@luke-te3sr]

I moved feom south Florida after being in the swamps for 30 years and then moveed to Colorado this year. Your videos have been a great help in getting my skills adapted from swamp bush to ice cold staying alive

[@apocalypseio]

Not only does this present the info well it demonstrates just how efficient this material is. First lighting 32 scraps onto the birch bark. Char Cloth goes off on the first Tick of the steel. WOW!

[@susanriley6414]

we appreciate you also lonnie.God bless you and family.

[@oldgeekster1]

The ability to get fire, no matter what, remains a prime skill. Yet another great video Lonnie & Connie! Will be looking forward to the others you mentioned.

[@brianl.biddle670]

Really enjoy your videos. You and your wife do a great job and very educational. Thank you.

[@robs5186]

Great video not only making char cloth but building a fire . Tinder , kindling ,ignition , fuel . Thank you

[@youtert]

If youtube had an award for Most Grizzled Content Creator, this man would surely win.

[@Agora2021]

Wow, that char cloth lights up like a match.

[@Trish-yp5cb]

Yesterday I tried this using old blue jean material. I have yet to try making fire with it. I appreciate your video as I did not know how to use it. Now I wish I had moved to Alaska when I was younger.

[@ac_in_tuc4473]

Lonnie and Connie...what a team...thanks for the great videos!

[@jiujitsu2000]

Excellent! I love working with flint and steel. thank you for sharing.

[@TheEndleader]

I LOVE that red colour on the char-cloth, nothing else like it....

[@andrewboss9518]

Been watching you videos for years Lonnie. Always a pleasure and educational. I really enjoy your methodical and patient approach. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@rickyburton4642]

Greetings to you Lonnie and your wife Connie, I really hope y’all are doing great! I’m still watching everytime I get a chance and it’s good to see y’all again! As always I appreciate all of the information that you share with us all! 😃👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@foxcm2000]

Teaching my 3 year old about the basics of fire and this is a great refresher video for me too!

[@roningamin1391]

Lonnie I seriously enjoy your knowledge turn into videos. I really appreciate your time and efforts in producing your videos. God bless you sir

[@thornrun]

I have done this many times by trial and error till I have got , I have enjoyed watching you do this you are a true teacher

[@Mica-EL]

Wow ! You're awesome. I learned a lot Sir ! Thank you 😊 from Michael in Florida

[@chevybill1833]

One of the best videos on Char clothe and flint and steel! Great job !

[@johnny4899]

kidding aside I've been watching your videos for a few months now and I love listening to you, your voice is kind of soothing

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Glad you found the channel. Welcome to the channel. Glad you are the videos

[@halfcrazyoldchristianredne895]

lonnie and connie, I just love your videos, and the teaching I tet rrom them. may God bless and keep you both

[@sasquatchlifenotrace8024]

You are a wizard with the flint and steel sir. Thanks for the video you two

[@donsmith8300]

I love your videos, they give me a feeling of Peace in a stressful world. God bless you

[@Wissahickonwild]

That is a proper flint and steel set up, effortless and expert, nice.

[@lawrencetrujillo65]

I subscribed because you're for real. When you are in your driveway, you say so. 5, 10, 20+ miles out, you say so. You instruct realism and come across honestly and confidently, which is experience talking and not just practice. Practice is good and necessary which is probably why you do so many videos. You and Connie are living your legacy and the rest of us benefit. Truly sir, you and Connie are salt of the earth. Thank you.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you my friend for the kind words. If I have not already thanked you for subscribing then I wish to do so now. I have noticed that you have been commenting regularly lately and I also appreciate that as it gives me a connection to you the viewer. I do read all comments but cannot reply to each and every comment. I do however like to welcome new subs as well as answer any questions that folks ask.

[@KrisKwiatkwoski]

I started watching this channel almost a year ago because I was thinking about moving to fairbanks. Lots of real good info and did a lot of camping this summer thanks for the info

[@ericnash7805]

sir, let me begin by saying, that your beard is teaming with wisdom. thank you very much for the time you put into making these excellent and educational videos for us.

[@bigbytefishing9822]

Best info I've seen yet on using flint and steel on the net You guys have out done your selfs again Thank so much for sharing

[@xionix4]

You always make firecraft look so quick and easy, lol. Like a wizard disguised as a woodsman. :P

[@mikeglaspie6935]

Last weekend I purchased a flint and steel kit. Made charcloth from old blue jeans. Then light my first of many fires. Thanks for the great videos.

[@niallwildwoode7373]

Chainsaw file? Jeesh...the number of those darned things I've gotten rid of over the years. Thanks for showing me how I can give them new purpose. Your videos are excellent!

[@stephensgate1]

Thank you Lonnie......always good to watch your videos. Give our best to Connie. -Stephen, Ohio

[@deeprice786]

I will admit you guys are decided to your channel and I thank you so much for all the education you have brought to your channel also I have been watching you guys for over a year in a half now

[@aktrapper6126]

Very well done Lonnie, A very simple and easy to understand tutorial. Very impressive on the flint and steel demo. One strike and that char was glowing. My old friend used to say "three strikes and your out".

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The quality of this steel has a lot to do with the success. My friend Charles made a fine steel in this one.

[@MrMrmetro]

I have to say you make it look easy...........that is until one tries to do it for the first few times! Can't appreciate your skill level till you try and do this! Great instructional! Thanks!

[@Ninjafluff]

Now that was one heck of a spark from your steel. That's awesome.

[@thebattalion8938]

I've never really been interested in camping but I love these videos, keep it up!

[@michelebryant4644]

My husband and I just love your videos. Very informative! Thank you!

[@Sidebranches]

Made it when I was in Boy Scouts in the early 1970s. Works great 👍 and I keep some in my possible bag.

[@redradio69englebert99]

You explain things very well. Your fire starter works almost as quick as matches. Take care!

[@TressaZimmerman]

I was just wondering this exact thing while watching others use charcloth. Thank you so much.

[@bobheartland8532]

Lonnie really enjoyed the video thank you for the different methods and ideas of doing char cloth and Connie great camera work as always love you two

[@crazydog3307]

That was pretty cool, i've always read about people using flint and steel with char cloth to start fires, but never had someone actually do it.

[@WayneMolly]

Fine skills! I bushcraft in Alberta, Canada. Fires can be a challenge in deep snow, sub-zero temps. Thanks for the clear instructions, my tinder kit has grown in versatility!

[@rickys6198]

Thank you Lonnie for sharing another video. Well done.

[@bruce2927]

Good vid Lonnie as always, good job with the flint and steel and char cloth well executed im still practicing up on that skill, thank you.👍

[@Hoyerlift101]

I actually did it! I made and used char cloth. First time. I'm sure it's nothing to you, but it was super interesting. I showed my six and eight-year-old. The science behind it is really cool! Thank you so much.

[@robinj.9329]

That was fan-dang-tastic!!!! Two thumbs up! Now I'm ready to prepare my own "Char-cloth". Pillow ticking! But must be 100% Cotton. Thank You Sir!

[@williamjones6053]

Now that's just solid info ..and simple wisdom of yesterday ...the ole ways are slowly getting covered by the sands of time in its relentless March forward ..

[@handud9460]

Now that was great! You have been helping me a ton, Lonnie, and I really appreciate it!

[@westtexasprepper]

One of the best videos I have seen on making char cloth. Keep up the good work.

[@TonyTooTuff]

I just wanted to say thanks for the wisdom and passing it on.

[@duncb7937]

Hi Lonnie, I would like to thank you and your wife for your, very informative and entertaining videos, very nice work, and true down to earth information, Kind regards. Duncan

[@cliffhowington9936]

Sir.. I searched “ how to make char cloth “.. you was the 2nd video. I seen your thumbnail.. and that beard lol then I heard you speak… teach me your was Gandalf if the woods!!! 😂. Absolutely great channel and very well made. Informative, well explained and shown. Keep up the great work!

[@TheGoocherLee]

Have you ever sent a spark into your beard and caught it on fire?Thanks for continuing to produce great videos. Love 'em all.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Not a spark, but I did catch my beard on fire once by leaning down next to a fire while blowing on the coals. lol. I seen the smoke from my beard drifting past my eyes.

[@terrygorwood1476]

Sir. Educational video. thank you for that. im a wanabee. i grew up in big bear mountain but with a silver spoon. im now in the gulf coast beautiful waters and fishing. but miss the mountains. now im daddy and my family we all want to go to the mountains. Ozarks are on my mind. your teachings are very appreciated. i hope my 2 toddler daughters will grasp the life.

[@voodooromeo8749]

Wow, 1 strike on the char cloth. Well done my friend

[@tonyfelts1512]

The chain saw file is a great idea for a striker....good video Lonnie!

[@premar58]

Char cloth has become my fire starter of choice for several reasons. I leave it in the shoe polish can that I use to char it and it fits in a shirt pocket and full can will light 100 or more fires so it is very compact. Since it is never in the form of a flame, wind only helps it burn hotter and is easily ignited with a low temperature spark as that of flint and steel. In the absence of ignition devices it works very well to enhance the ember created by a bow drill which can easily fall apart in your bird's nest.

[@blueguy12345]

I'm surprised on how easily the char cloth ignited ! I'm gonna try this for sure ! Thanks for the tip ;-)

[@justind4603]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom of good old common sense and back to the basics :) You explain yourself very well! Keep up the awesome videos!!

[@dgriggster]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I came across your channel a couple of months back and I'm soaking up all I can. I'm also having my kids watch them as well as a part of their education. You are an excellent teacher and your kind, humble demeanor speaks volumes about your character. Thanks again!

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Hello, you have a fantastic back catalogue of instructional videos. I've done the cloth before but it's good to refresh the mind whilst picking up other tips. That was some spark off the flint and steel. Worked a treat, thanks.

[@Sidebranches]

Chaga is a good tea ☕️

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

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[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Another great video Lonnie and Connie, thanks for all you do.

[@bohobushcraft7968]

Thanks for going into such detail about this process. Very helpful!

[@HuckleFinn]

I like your videos. So calm and know where folks will make mistakes so you address it.

[@williamconfer9784]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie for video. Always enjoy your videos...

[@brianspencer4220]

Thanks Connie & Lonnie: This was one of the best explained & demonstrated fire starting with char cloth I've seen & it encouraged ne to try it again Brian 76

[@eduardom800]

Nice touch with the novel winner at the end! Now I did learn something...Thank you!

[@americanfisherman9781]

Char cloth is pretty incredible! I made some a month ago and tried it for the first time. Takes a spark so well, Awesome stuff!

[@rickballard1627]

camp site looked better than I figured it could after seeing the mud damage. Thanks for another video.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

That mud was still soft in places even after this long of setting up.

[@FarEastSurvival]

You are a true inspiration

[@1OpinionatedQueen]

Great video...thank you for the lesson today. Going to try this over the weekend!

[@vickiebrown2236]

Mr. Lonnie, you are a well of knowledge! My grandson and I watch all of your videos together. Then we go out and put what we've learned into action! We have a blast! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to have some grandma and grandson time! Please keep making them !!!

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Iife only seen a few char cloth tatorial videos. They're all good videos but you an one other so far has the best tatorial on how to make char cloth.

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

NOthing like homemade char cloth and a flint and steel fire. Such satisfaction in it. I love it! Great video my friend. All the best, Dawn

[@ferris8773]

You always make it look so easy and never at a frantic pace. Great filming too! Thanks Lonnie and Connie!

[@ks4545]

This is the first channel I've ever subscribed to and did so because I like and appreciate the information.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

It is an honor that you have chosen to subscribe here. Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Lonni and Connie y'all are the best Kind of people thank you for sharing your love and wisdom with us!!!

[@markchamberlain6607]

Hello Lonnie, I enjoy watching your video’s it’s a shame I don’t live near you. I grew up out in the woods where we could walk for miles, and miles, and miles and not see another person or house, or fence for that matter. During summer break from school, we would sometimes hike all day and not take any food or water with us, because it’s in abundance all around. Survival was just second nature to us, but we didn’t look at it as survival, we just looked at it as having fun and eating and drinking when you’re hungry or thirsty. We were just kids then so we didn’t eat animals, there were plenty of plants and berries on bushes and trees to eat, and we knew what not to eat.As I got near my twenties and moved to the city. (Boy, did they have fun with me. I was not use to the city, have hardly been there my entire childhood and teens). They looked at me as naive, and at one point decided to test me. I was probably about 19. They took me out to the woods, not sure where, they said, “they were going to leave me there with no food or water for three days, and just see how I do.” I was never hungry or thirsty, and although I didn’t need them to; but, the third day I was picked up by them, however, as I said, I didn’t need to. The rescue from the Sheriffs also showed up. Because on the second day I signaled a small plane that tilted his wings at me. That evening he returned and dropped a coffee-can (MJB) with a make-shift parachute on it that had several candy bars in it. I look back now and think I was lucky I wasn’t fined by the Sheriffs. (Maybe they wrote it off as training, I don’t know).Another time in my mid-twenties, I went out into the woods and lived off the land for four months. I didn’t look at that as survival either, I looked at it as getting away from the noise of the city. However, I would take about three days and do nothing but gather and catch food, (I would eat meat then, mostly fish I kept them alive in a cage in the stream), and other times for three days just gather wood for fire, the rest of the time between, just have fun. I did let people know where I was, and I had a seasonal construction job, so after four months, my boss came out and said, “he could really use me back on the job.” So, it was back to the cities, this was in 1977. I’m retired in my mid-sixties now, and recently started watching survival videos on KZbin and getting home sick. Of course, back then there was no internet to entertain you. Well, I should stop babbling. As I started, I like watching your video’s, you give useful information. Mark

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

Excellent demonstration Lonnie. Thank you.

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Great demo. Thanks.

[@herbvergara1]

Thank you Lonnie and Connie for all the informative videos. I've learned so much and continue to do so. God bless.

[@simonmurray892]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience - you do it very well. I've watched several of your videos over the past few months and am enjoying them more and more. Just pressed like and subscribe. Thanks!

[@craigmooring2091]

Wow! That was some spark and the cloth took it so well! It almost seemed to work better than the ferrocerium and birch bark.