Is this what the Longhunters Would Do in 2023??? Flint and Steel Match Fire Hack

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[@arctodussimus6198]

In 55 years of using flint and steel I’ve never had an issue getting a fire started. But my kit always has a good supply of jute for a birds nest. But carrying matches in the char tin is a great idea though. Redundant systems is a recipe for success.

[@patrick9638]

I Use My Homemade Fatwood Sulphur Spunks Matches

[@WhatIfBrigade]

I like this because I know there are ways to get sparks from a broken BIC lighter and this seems like a good way to make them count.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Stick matches light well with Bic lighters too…Just a thought.

[@chastener666]

Очень долго пользуюсь стальным огнивом и трутом(жжëная хлопковая ткань), и не знал такой возможности использовоная со спичками. Буду использовать. Автору респект! 😊

[@scottbouve8078]

Went out yesterday and made a bunch of char cloth and char punk wood And wow that stuff takes a spark like nobody’s business 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kennethcruise7635]

great addition

[@royharrell1760]

Great idea. What do you think of putting the sparked char cloth into the birds nest, matches on that, then oxygen so the matches flame up in the birds nest and dont need moved?

[@charlesmckinney]

That's a hot one Fer shure!

[@rquest3059]

You can always carry magnesium shavings to sprinkle into the tinder bundle. It burns nice and hot.

[@Greybeard1357]

Well done

[@user-kx9mt1kb5k]

Come on baby light my fire with Mr. Wowak's flint , steel , char , and matches. Thanks for the hot tip.

[@jackvoss5841]

Dan, you’re the first person that I have ever seen to (1) start a fire without a match, to (2) light a match! ;). Kinda like (1) an ambulance intentionally running over someone, so they (2) could rescue them? As Archie once loving,y told Edith, “You’re a pip!” Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@JohnTBlock]

DAMN GLAD TA SEE YA, DAN!!! thought you were hiding Inna woods!

[@ebony5766]

Great idea! I am definitely trying this.

[@richardpancake1487]

Great video!!

[@jasongarling20]

Great tip. 🔥

[@evanf1443]

Reminds me of lighting a candle with charcloth.

[@billsedutto8824]

Lighting that match but blowing in it looked like sorcery! 😂 Also waterproof matches would be even better to have in your kit.

[@davidleasure9138]

I like it. Like lightning sulfur matches

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Thanks Dan!

[@texascelt8363]

Understand your point about them matches but if your going to carry modern matches why not just carry a bic lighter

[@paulamcclure3402]

Thanks Dan for another useful firestarting toolbox tip! The variety of tips and hacks that you share are valuable on so many levels, and it has encouraged me to be more creative and versatile in so many tasks beyond bushcraft. Building on these skills is a great confidence booster... not only for enjoying the great outdoors, but also for having the knowledge & skills in an emergency/survival situation where it could save a life (or lives). All the Best! 🇺🇸 🦅

[@GordonCodyDixon6591]

I bet that would work better with a weather poof match.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Nice tip. Thanks!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really ace tip might do that

[@StevenJarrett1961]

Great idea. I’m always looking for easier steps to get a fire

[@Danbombard1]

Awesome idea! Never would have thought of that. Another awesome video as always brother 👍 💪

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😮😊good boost for fire 😊

[@jamescrowe7892]

Nifty trick.

[@seanfitzgibbon235]

Great tip Dan…just another way to get things going!

[@RobertNixon-uw2xt]

Great

[@amyb2253]

Thank you for the information.

[@davidvaughn7752]

Ok, that works.

[@mjohns66]

I carry some fatwood brimstone/sulfur matches in a very similar manner

[@hunter_1776]

Love it!

[@bushcraftchip]

goooooooooooooo Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardglickman7203]

I’m missing something. If you stick a couple of matches into a bird’s nest (even paper ones) and apply ignited char and oxygen to ignite the matches and subsequently the bird’s nest don’t you then have fire? Why ignite the matches to dry the bird’s nest material to make it easier to ignite the bird’s nest with the char. This seems like extra work and more complicated. I admit I never thought of adding a couple of matches to a bird’s nest. It seems like that is the best fire starting hack ever!

[@archangel7673]

i love making fire!

[@DrXarul]

Really a shame that they stopped making the old style "Lucifers".

[@Christopher-xd5in]

Any weather hacks from the past? Mainly knowing what the sky looks like and know what's coming

[@stevestumpy6873]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@clarencesmith2305]

Dan Wowak, Question. What are your feelings on "brimstone" matches? If you would like there are a couple you tube videos on the brimstone match as to how to make them and use them.

[@charj57]

🔥

[@solodecora]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@PP-uv1kw]

just cut an inch or so off of the striker end of a cheapass road flare and dip it in wax... nothing will stop MY cup-o-coffee

[@madtownangler]

I'm old fashioned now and use a sparker and a blowtorch. Much faster because I'm being lazy.

[@richardstyron5716]

I want to know how many times you burned your beard, thanks for sharing, stay safe!!!

[@clintonroushff7068]

Would this work with damp matches? Thanks Dan

[@Blackwolf1400]

Those are strike on box matches not strike anywhere. Strike anywhere has a white tip.

[@clivedunning4317]

Oh how I hate the fact that in most places you can no longer obtain proper "strike anywhere" matches ! Safety matches and their cr@ppy striker strips suck ! With the old matches you never had this problem , you could always strike them on a dry stone , or even your knife blade. Bring back strike anywhere matches !

[@derrickpenrod1745]

Hey Dan You got some char on your nose

[@HistoryOnTheLoose]

The Longhunters.weren't playing a part. They existed within their time and environments, using the best technologies they had. Today they would do the same; modern firearms, clothing, firestarting, etc. It is doubtful any would rely primarily on flind and steel.

[@Chungustav]

Honestly, they would be using the modern metal, ferrocerium, not steel. Don't get me wrong. I have dozens of fire steals from the Roman times to the present but just saying as they have evolved so would their fire steals and they did. That's why we have modern fire steals

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Today’s wooden matches ain’t what they used to be. Not even close.

[@starbear1322]

That's because the old matches could be processed to remove the phosphorus for crystal meth production.

[@geraldwilliams497]

That's the most difficult way to light a match.

[@66bigbuds]

Those aren't the strike anywhere matches. I think they don't make them any more. People were making meth with them.

[@502deth]

yes and no. i went back and freeze framed the video and the box clearly says "strike on box", so in that case, you are correct. they DO still make "strike anywhere" matches. they did change the formula so they are not the same. they are not strike "anywhere" but you can make them ignite without the red phosporus strikers. they are not the old strike anywhere matches, those things were awesome.

[@djangowolfe610]

You have to look but you can still buy strike anywhere matches. I purchase them once a year

[@ldsphotodude49]

Strike anywhere are hard to find but you can still get them. When I find them I usually buy several boxes

[@djangowolfe610]

@@ldsphotodude49 I usually get 3 boxes

[@66bigbuds]

@ldsphotodude49 only way I found them was stormproof matches. And I think they changed those too.

[@two6520]

Just walk over to the thermostat.

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@jimcy1319]

Yeah! Baby, White man make 🔥🔥😂

[@inregionecaecorum]

Don't see the point really, if you are going to go modern just use a Ferro rod, much more efficient than flint and steel, you don't need the charcloth.

[@wilfredreims4102]

Wast of time char is burning get your bird nest going , you should be teaching them to have a tender bag ready from the last outing if not punk wood should be in that tender box also matches r not even allowed on a hike or camp out unless we r dealing with other fuels like bottle gas. Thank u take a kid fishing and camping u got them aim high troop 41

[@6BlackWings]

Just carry a lighter.

[@timteller1400]

intro too long. and annoying. like / dislike disabled = automatic thumbs down.

[@johnwyman5939]

Dam, good hot tip and dam good tool for the toolbox!! Nicely done on video!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍