Make Your Own Survival INFERNO matches

Make your own survival matches. These start out burning hot and then maintain a good rate of burn for a considerable length of time. Yet they are still a compact sized package. These would be very effective at getting a campfire going quickly. At times when every minute counts, these could be a life saver 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 with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Great idea with the strike-anywhere’s and the rubber addition. I appreciate the mention and recommendation, also! Means a lot to me coming from someone I respect.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I'm sorry that the words did not come out as I intended. I meant to say that these were an "adaptation" of your fire starters. Either way I hope that you get a boost in subs. You have a great channel that is very helpful to a lot of people.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival not a problem at all, I thought “inspired by” was perfectly appropriate, no apology necessary! I’m glad to see people making them work for their environments and like the improvements you made. If I can find some “strike anywheres” I will be adding that to mine in the future. I thought they had quit making those and can never find them. Keep doing what you are doing, this is one of my favorite channels...there aren’t as many folks doing it in the cold weather like us so I find a lot of value in your channel.

[@erniedurocher4376]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Hi, this is just a thought, but you should start making strike anywhere matches since they're not being made anymore. Made in America and owned and operated by a veteran would make them sell like cigarettes. Thats just an idea I thought I'd send by you.

[@mrwes100]

The Gray Bearded Green Beret whooha!

[@whateman12408]

Just subbed

[@ScottWConvid19]

Once I saw you make a friction fire from wood that had been soaking in the creek for 5+minutes, you became my fire teacher... lol

[@DistortedSmiles]

I dig your name. I wish more people saw it was a scam when they took the flu, called it something new and now people still believe in that lie...

[@CplSkiUSMC]

Now some people might wonder why you would want to make and have these little babies, and you didn't mention it in your video Lonnie, but for those who are wondering... If you're stuck in bad weather or in a damp climate, dry tinder can be very hard to find. By using an inferno match like this, it burns long enough to dry and ignite your tinder which in turn will dry and ignite your firewood in progressively larger diameter pieces. As always, have your tinder and firewood collected and ready to go before you strike your match. Great video Lonnie, another lifesaver for those who choose to learn.

[@counterdebate]

Good to see you and your Mrs are still around young man 😊

[@erichill2715]

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[@davidmaxey656]

I can't even begin to tell you how much I've learned from you. Thanks for being the cool and calm person that you are

[@danjennings6817]

I would call them bushcraft grenades! Love them. Great job again Lonnie

[@redbeard6606]

It looked like a mini road flare when you started it up. Thanks Lonnie

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie and Connie , thanks for sharing, those are awesome !

[@LadyTSurvival]

just a mention.... wax paper is very good firestarter as well. wrap that around your matches too.

[@baddad60]

Another great installment from Lonnie and Connie. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinrose3096]

This a perfect example of why I like your channel. Really well thought out ideas and info. Thank you and keep them coming.

[@jimarnold8458]

Thumbs up here, appreciate you and what you do, love and Hugs to you and misses

[@pete7869]

Yeeesss..master survival is back!! Thanks for that idea!!👌👍✌😇😊

[@SurvivalTheory]

Wow. Good burn time. The innertube is an awesome addition. If you can't get a fire from that inferno match, you shouldn't be out in the wild. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@lakrabid]

Nice!!! From one greybeard to another lol. What a nice day. Make some firestarters ...light it up... lay down on the ground and watch it go. That is an awesome day!!!

[@eatmorenachos]

You're a natural-born teacher. Not only do I learn a lot from you, these videos are always so relaxing to watch.

[@robinsilvey8690]

Lonnie you are the best Bushcrafter on KZbin. Keep those vidoes rolling in.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Great idea, Lonnie and Connie. Thanks for another survival idea. Peace, love and happiness to you both.

[@oldpisces49]

WOW! Easy and 10 times better & more reliable than each item separately!! Bless U & Connie! TY

[@terryw.milburn8565]

That My Friend, Was a Wonderful Demonstration Start To Finish, Guess I better get a few of these made For J.I.C. Thanks, Lonnie & Connie. Scratch For Our Friend Buck ! ATB T God Bless

[@badbadbob1]

Going to have to try that. Thanks Lonnie.

[@thomasgold-1000]

Great little item to carry with huge effect... thanks for sharing this! 👍

[@TrueLoveEternal]

Great to see another awesome video Lonnie. Hello Connie behind the camera. We love you both.

[@barrykelly2722]

Thumbs up. The use of the rubber wrap is a nice touch. However in enclosed spaces it is an inhalation hazard. Even in open air it creates an odor that can potentially give away your location. Of course I am referring to being the gray man and trying to keep a low profile if that's not the case then your rubber tube wrap is not an issue. I would think this type firestarter would work nicely in a damp or icy area and ultimately save many normal strikes conventionally. Will be making a version of this for my winter bag. Thanks.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Impressive, most impressive. Thanks for sharing this! I'll give it a try this week

[@fyremanjef]

Adding the inner tube was a nice touch. Well done

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great stuff Mr. Lonnie! Thanks again for sharing with us!

[@c.james.cornwalll3060]

A piece of inner tube is always good to keep in your kit, I have a length covering the handle of my Led Lenser torch. If I'm struggling to light the fire I slice off a few thin strips. Plus the inner tube stops my hands feeling the cold aluminium AND gives good grip 👍

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Great idea!

[@jameshutto3047]

Can use them to wrap up your shelter/blankets when long. Ranger [rubber] bands when short. And tinder at all times. Since Lonnie and Connie introduced me to innertube zippo, i have watched a few videos on its usage

[@collinhennessy6480]

@@jameshutto3047 That's terrible advice about tinder. I've been cutting inner tubes into thin strips for days on end, and I have yet to get laid.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

That is quite the invention. I was impressed with the amount of flame that came out at the beginning. Thanks for sharing Lonnie

[@ancientsouloutdoors4088]

Another great video, brother. This is exactly why I subscribed way back when I did. Tres bionne.

[@jasonstarr6419]

Strike Anywhere Match story: 1966, my parents bought a grocery store. Strike anywhere matches (SAMs) were part of our inventory. One day, while stocking the shelves, a stocker dropped a case of the SAMs. You guessed it. Immediate sulfurous smoke filled the store. Fortunately, the stocker grabbed the box and ran to the incinerator, which was only too happy to contain the smoke and fire. And, love both of your channels.

[@wmluna381]

Wow, that's crazy. I wonder if the match company took specific precautions while loading and storing on their end. I would imagine dropping a box in those days at a plant or a delivery truck getting into an accident with boxes of those things in the back was not unheard of.

[@ElderlyFatGuy]

Nice idea, Lonnie! I'd suggest using heavy cotton thread to tie the match and waxed cotton bundle before dipping and tie a loop of thread to allow the bundle to be more easily suspended. You can then use some more thread to tie the rubber strip around the bundle.

[@seniorchiefharris]

Thanks Lonnie for yet ANOTHER great video and new/useful bushcrafting/survival information!!! I've made lots of similar match fire starters but never thought of incorporating 'bicycle intertubes' into the fire starter... Should have known since intertubes burn well and long... Great idea! Thanks for sharing and safe camping/bushcrafting to you and yours ALWAYS!!!

[@woodencanoes9362]

Serious fire starter. Thanks!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Lonnie. Thanks once again for a well thought out and presented video. Always good to hear and see your ideas. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@duncan1482]

What a great video, your knowledge amazes me with every new video. Thanks for sharing your great tips with all of us. Looking forward to the next video as always. All the best to you and your lovely wife!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Another great technique taught and absorbed by the student! Thanks so much for sharing. Great seeing ya again Lonnie, hi Connie and Buck...may God bless you and keep you. Take care, Nikki.

[@Hoonozit]

Hello Phreshair, thanks for showing the construction and materials used. Looking chipper stretched out on the ground there. Catch you on the next video ole friend.

[@bushmanfiresurvival5109]

Like number one.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Item to have in the boot or glovebox, in a bag ,,, could be a life saver

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

I'd probably prefer to keep those in a thick tin. But yeah! Definitely really useful and important piece of kit.

[@markdale8301]

Thanks Lonnie. Ive used the wax soaked paper idea to start my BBQ. The matches and inner tube make a great, self contained fire stating tool. Cheers

[@spuddyl9938]

Conny is a real pro at filming

[@kenholland7204]

Thank you Mr. Lonnie and Mrs. Connie. God bless.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Very Cool Loni... keep them coming... Canoehound

[@jonnybronco2802]

when you first light that puppy up, it is definately an inferno, lol. A few of those in a waterproof case for a "gotta have a fire and everything is drowning in water" type situation would be nice. 11 minute burn time is plenty of time to get a nice fire started. Nice job, great little idea, love the blow torch effect when first lighting them, almost flare like.

[@mikerogers9711]

Glad to see y’all again thank You. That was awesome, 11 minutes is plenty of time to get a fire going

[@73FORGE]

Solid 11 minutes! Nice👍🏼🍺🔥

[@tonynapoli5549]

Always something good to learn from you Lonnie, excellent survival match easy to make another one to note down . Once again thank you and Connie for sharing all the best to you both. 👍👌🇬🇧

[@casey197930]

Only sub I've got that I can play at 1.75 speed, and he sounds normal. 👍Thumbs up for not sounding like a chipmunk Sir. Thanks for another great video.

[@tudyk21]

😆

[@darthkek1953]

I play him at 0.75 speed and chillax.

[@lightdark00]

KZbin doesn't really raise the pitch of sounds playing at a faster speed. At 2x speed he still sounds very clear, only in a slight hurry talking.

[@mistersmith3986]

Awesome job man. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️

[@winfieldjohnson125]

THAT, Is a great way to make sure you get that fire going......Thanks Lonnie.......Kinda like a Dupont fishing lure...Lol.

[@popdebarker5796]

Really a very good idea. I'm going to have to try it out

[@jayteehee6789]

I watched GBGB's matches he made. At the time I was thinking of adding 3 x 1/4" strips of inner tube secures with a strand of fine wire pulled out of a lamp cord. Just spiral wrap about 3/8" wraps. Plus cut and have several 1/4" strips of rubber to build and prolong your initial fire if things are a bit damp. I'll make and try a few versions, just not in the city. Thanks for your ideas. Creativity and experimenting often enhance anything we need. Would have liked to see the results inside, but will try a few myself and dig them apart. Great video. Cheers.

[@thesurvivalguys8356]

I love this idea as soon as i can get a chance i will make a ton of these

[@DannyWalker1949]

THIS IS A VERY GOOD IDEA INDEED, Lonnie. Thank's A Lot for this catchy way to get a fire🔥started IF Damp or Wet....

[@Dan-yw9sg]

Excellent tip!! I will definitely have to make some of these to keep in my kit! Thank you Lonnie and Connie for sharing this life saving tip! God Bless!

[@PatNetherlander]

Another useful one Lonnie! Learned a lot from it. Sure am making a few of them myself. Might use thin iron wire to prevent the innertube from splitting too far. Might save some time with that! Greetz to Connie and you from Holland!

[@ModernRefugee]

I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thank you.

[@tome7323]

Like always Lonnie great job 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robbychism]

What a great idea and a great resource to carry... I will be making up some of these! Thanks, Lonnie!

[@arctodussimus6198]

Outstanding! I like the addition of the inner tube. You are one of the few channels I recommend. The Grey Bearded Green Beret is another.

[@gw10758]

Best homemade matches yet!!! In the north country where I am we will need all the thermal power of this to start a good fire during the winter months. Bravo!!

[@gw10758]

I made a couple of these and have several observations. 1. BURNING RUBBER - while flammable makes and AWFUL lot of TOXIC smoke .... if you are using these for lighting a 'close-in fire' you can get poisoned by the fumes. I will in the future use the rubber for other purposes.. such as ranger bands or seals. Gray Bearded Green Beret makes his completely waterproof (more or less) so you on need to have them in a baggie..... jes sayin....

[@jeffgrier8488]

That looks like a really effective fire starter, I like it!

[@williamkinnear345]

Great presentation never seen these before keep the good ones coming lonnie not forgetting the camera operator Connie

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Excellent video, Lonnie. Going to make a bunch of these to keep around. Thanks as always!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very nice invention! These would be very handy in many situations. And, they are relatively cheap and easy to make!

[@mem7048]

Great idea Lonnie! I will keep a few on hand, but, will still keep a few road flares on hand for emergency fire starting myself.

[@SwampValley]

Very cool idea, might need that in the swamp, last time I tried making something like that I stank out the kitchen for a week 😂 All the best mate 👍 Skye

[@dougbright8120]

Hi Lonnie (and Grey Bearded Green Beret), I watch almost all of your presentations - all good stuff. I'm a Geologist and Geochemist and also teach remote area survival and recovery situations to my field teams. I make and test a lot of "all-purpose igniters or fire sustainers" that will stand immersion and harsh conditions of both storage and use - in wet, hot, cold or windy environments. Some get pretty exotic but in the end I've generally found it best to keep them simple. There is one thing I would caution with this Inferno device you demonstrate and that is the very close head-to-head juxtaposition of "strike anywhere" matches and especially alongside storm-proof, self-sustaining or self re-igniting" matches. These matches can be great but I've seen (and deliberately tested) these sort of setups which prove capable of igniting spontaneously, likely due to head-to-head friction by agitation when being carried or by being inadvertently crushed, such as when a pack gets thrown into the back of a truck, as happened once. When I buy these matches, for individual use or to make other igniters with, I always open their packets and repack the contents so the heads don't touch and pad them out individually with cling-wrap and/or cotton balls, or both, so they don't rattle about. It waterproofs them and protects them anyway, so it is worth doing regardless. Here in Australia, our intensely-corrugated roads induce enough vibration to even wear the milling off the edges of coins carried loosely over several hundred km of driving and this could easily cause devices like this to self-ignite, even more-so in our hot and dry conditions, and possibly cause the complete loss of a vehicle in seriously remote conditions, potentially inducing an undesirable "real survival" situation with no backup gear (e.g look at Coyote Works' KZbin videos on the loss of his Jeep - although the cause was different). As an important aside, I feel these sorts of devices could not possibly be carried responsibly in baggage on an aircraft, which I appreciate may not be a consideration for some users. Care needs to be taken when putting any potentially-reactive oxidizing and reducing agents close together where they can't be supervised 100% - it is better to keep all the components separate, sealed and dry until needed - or make the basic item but keep a key reactive agent separate. This applies even to such elements or compounds in common "survival" use, such as iron, aluminium and magnesium powders, many nitrates, perchlorates, permanganates, phosphorous compounds, sugars, strong acids, glycerine, glycols (radiator fluid), brake fluid, ATF, most hydrocarbon liquids, and carbon including carbon-based water filters, etc. There are many others which I won't name here for obvious reasons. I saw one vehicle burn to completion as a result of a home-made "reducer-magnesium-based flare and fire extender" kept, seemingly logically, in the cooking kit box in the rear of an SUV on a long trip here. The same box included the user's gas stove and a few gas cylinders to suit the stove. The flare-extender ignited spontaneously, the 3000C magnesium charge burned clean through the thin steel wall of a loose gas cylinder, resulting in an instant fireball from which there was no recovery. The driver and passenger exited the car when the igniter whooshed into life and smoke filled the cabin; they only had time to grab a small amount of light, loose gear before the gas cylinder lit-off, denying them further access. Appreciate your work and I hope this salutary tale helps you and all your followers. All the best!

[@virginiareid5336]

Wonderful idea. Thank you for giving us the instructions. I think these would do a great job getting a morning lit to make coffee.

[@hemansr3893]

Great idea Lonnie, this could save somebody's life someday!! We'll have to make some fer sure!! :>) THANKS

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Wicked awesome. 👊😁

[@walterpalmer2749]

A high performance ignition for tough environments. Thanks Lonnie. Nice idea. I really haven’t figured out why the “strike anywhere” matches are harder to find. As a kid, that’s all mom ever used were the ones tipped with white phosphorous.

[@greywuuf]

Shipping restrictions and liability mostly.

[@davidkurle5418]

Thank you for sharing your innovative idea. You continue to fill my head with useful knowledge, and I appreciate your videos very much. And Connie, great camera work!

[@wattsadonnasaurs4810]

If you can't get a fire going with that, you need to stay home LOL Great video as usual !!!!!!!

[@tikkidaddy]

Or bring along a bernzomatic😃

[@rogerbeckner6419]

Will go in the bag with my survival blankets, Quikclot, Bivy sack, and spare ferro rod. Not to be used UNLESS absolutely necessary for survival. Plus a 3 pack of Russian survival biscuits. Weighs almost nothing and can save your life in an emergency, ie.......out hunting by yourself, or backpacking or hiking. Just how many people go off blundering into the woods and think that they are in the world of Disney? Former Aircrew Member of B-52H models, and have been through all normal Survival Schools for Airmen in temperate zones.

[@rogerbeckner6419]

@Jon Smith Cold war era,......K.I. Sawyer AFB in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. B-52H models. Just missed Vietnam. Your Dad was a very lucky man. Lots of crews never made it back from the raids.

[@rogerbeckner6419]

@Jon Smith Thank you for your memories of your dad. EWs or Electronic Warfare Officers sat up front in your dad's type of aircraft. The old salts called us guys that didn't sit in the tail 'Baby Gunners' . You definitely had to be a man to fly back there. You might try The Air Force Gunners Association; www.gunners.us for more info and maybe find people who served and flew with your dad.

[@totallyfrozen]

With a burn time of 11 minutes, this should be adequate to start fire in the rain using damp materials.

[@kimkingsbury150]

Lonnie you have done it again.Fantastic idea.Knocked out of the park video and practical application.Thank you.I will try this out soon

[@thibs8839]

Wow that is brilliant! I will definitely be making some of these and adding them to my kit! Thank you for yet another amazing video my friend 👌👍

[@PreparednessVeteran]

Anything that extends the initial strike is good in my book... Pretty good little fire aid there... Just goes to show that a little bit of preparation and inventiveness can make a big difference... Thanks.

[@AirsDream]

Terrific idea. One suggestion: if you go one step farther and also dip the match end in the wax, it will waterproof the match heads. Then when you go to strike the matches on your file, the wax will rub off, the match head will ignite, and the “extra” wax will add to the burn. Used to waterproof matches this way using either wax or clear nail polish back a zillion years ago in Boy Scouts. Only caveat: you’ve gotta’ cover the entire match in wax or water can seep into it and spoil it.

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Thanks as always :) Granddaughters watched with me and are looking forward to making some for our camp. Blessings

[@JS-xs5hq]

Thanks Lonnie for another great instructional video. I have been searching for a better emergency match recipe and now I've found it thanks to you and GBGB.

[@kyleoverstreet4701]

I wanna say I love your videos. There are many that do what you do but, man, I just can't get into them like I can you. There is an honesty to your videos that no one else matches. I'm outside a lot and was raised that way so I was taught a lot, but your videos have brought me fresh ideas and methods that make a lot of since. My dad's showed me plenty of survival tips but now, thanks to you, I can say I've taught him a few. Thanks a ton for what you do and keep up the good work.

[@thomasmoller4375]

A good idea, thanks for sharing. I will try it.

[@rainmaker2580]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

I can instantly tell that these handy devices would be excellent for starting wet fires. The recorded burn time was 11 minutes, which would dry out some quite thick twigs and sticks of kindling, generating a lot of preparatory heat for overcoming the rest of any residual moisture within the rest of the fuel, (damp wood), which will more likely after a good number of minutes of burn time, evaporate quickly as steam due to the excessive heat generated by the long-burning device! Twinned with the right way of harvesting the dryer sections of wood to start burning (as demonstrated in another of Lonnie's videos). [brought to you by his superb camera operator - Wifey]. Brilliant!

[@keitharoo1962]

That would be fantastic getting a fire going with damp wood. Thanks for the video!

[@neilfriedel8882]

Thanks to you and your wife for another intriguing video. Its because of you that I have educated myself, learned and continue to practice Bush crafting in several ways. God bless from finger lakes new york.

[@baileydillion9331]

Glad to hear you watch the grey bearded green beret. He has great ideas and I love the way he inspired you to create your own idea. Oh and Connie you are awesome on the camera you're so smooth with it

[@garywhelansr5602]

good stuff Lonnie new project goingto

[@Heyjonjohnson]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing with us! Every time I watch one of your videos I have to get up off of the couch and go outside and do something! That is a wonderful effect. Peace and love and Gods blessings to you and Connie.

[@Darkruins777]

Fantastic idea ! I may play around with this in the future !

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Nicely demonstrated and great advice regarding free innertube at bike shops and auto repair shops . THX

[@butchmetzger7023]

I could use those! I've frequently held two matches together to get a little more flame when trying to start a fire with damp material but this would work better!

[@mtstream55n]

Very cool!

[@Bushmanschool]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing this tips. Thumb up

[@richardturietta9455]

I just KNEW it was from the Grey-Bearded Green Beret! I saw that video and loved his idea! Now I have 2 recipes for great matches! Thanks, Lonnie, as always...

[@jeffreyyeip1915]

Another informative video Lonnie and Connie

[@rosiecotton8343]

Another awesome survival diy! 👍👍

[@juddywoods]

That was a good idea I will be making some for next weeks holidays down here in Tasmania

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Do ya come from the land down under.

[@VioletRene]

Nice build! Thanks! 😁👍