Natural Tinders & Flame Extenders.

In this video we take a look at a variety of natural tinder's that are available to us from our woodlands. Some of them I harvested whilst making my way through to camp, and some I had packed in my rucksack which I carry on a regular basis. During the video we concentrate on a few types of fungi which are renowned for their tinder quality properties, barks, dried vegetation, pine sap and the different ignition sources that works best with the tinder's.

[@waveman0]

I am crying at the amount of amadou you are using at one point mate, me I only use char cloth like that. I understand it mate, you can harvest it unlike I can. Excellent vid mate. Really enjoyed it.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Orion, I hope things are going OK brother. Many thanks for stopping by and for the great comment. Have a great week ahead..... all the best, Mark :)

[@joshbabb7470]

Another great and informative video Mark. A couple years ago I started into flint and steel. I didn't want to tear up a cotton t-shirt, so I used punk wood. Hopefully I can get a few videos out this coming week. Have a wonderful weekend. - Josh

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Josh, many thanks for watching. Glad you found it informative. Yeah, punk wood is really good. I sometimes use a magnifying glass with it too. The next time I make a batch of charred cloth I will mail you some over. Don't want you tearing up your clothes now. Look forward to your videos....... have a great weekend too. All the best, mark.

[@alanpounds2660]

Excellent. Very informative and fast paced.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Alan, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@howardgreen9718]

Mark great video very informative and interesting great use of close ups thanks mate.

[@wolswildcamping1257]

More great stuff from you Mark it should be really helpful to some people. Fantastic channel mate for anybody getting into bushcraft there is none better. Thanks for sharing man and have a good weekend. Be safe and be lucky, Wol.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Wol, Many thanks for the kind words brother. I hope you are keeping well. Have a great weekend yourself too. All the best, Mark.

[@dalecarter923]

Good information. Great delivery.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dale, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@edyvanea]

Hey, great vid Mark.. as always. Take care!

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks for watching Edy. I hope you are keeping well brother. Have a great weekend, all the best Mark.

[@anthonyjacobs6790]

Really great video, thank you.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Anthony, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) All the best, Mark.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Great film Mark 🖒. As always

[@markbailey2981]

Cheers Rick, thanks for watching mate :) Have a great weekend mate :)

[@MrRealdealdd]

that magnifier was interesting I've never seen that before. top chap

[@markbailey2981]

Yeah the magnifying glass is always worth carrying. Just a shame we don't get that much sun here. Thanks again for the view and the comment.

[@CreativeRedundancy]

Very informative, just have to keep an eye out for it and harvest it :D TFS C.R.

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks C.R., You've got my friend, If it's there and it's dry harvest it. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend, all the best Mark.

[@feralgrandad4429]

another nice video Mark. cheers. what ferro rod do you use please?

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks FG. I'm not sure what make the ferro rod it is. I bought it off EBay a couple of years ago. It's 6'' x1/2", and if I can remember right I think I paid about 15 pounds for it. I was having a nose around on EBay the other day and I noticed that there were a few for sale that seemed the same. Some come with lanyard holes pre-drilled and that was the rod I got. In fact the hole has come in handy. Especially after putting that orange loop on it. It makes it easier to find now if I drop it or put it down somewhere. Hope this helps... Have a great weekend FG, all the best Mark.

[@lucyrowley8823]

hi mark, hope you are well. is this all fimed in our local woods ?? its Christine Rowley by the way xx

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris, hope you are keeping well too. I tend to go to near Cannock or a private woods in Wales where I work. It is bigger and more secluded than the woods near home. Good to hear from you. Take care and all the best, Mark x

[@lucyrowley8823]

Mark Bailey ah right. looks lovely and relaxing. x

[@outdoordauber]

SLOW DOWN.... couldn't make it past 0:45 into the vid. Sorry

[@moleprice]

For Christs sake 4 seconds in and there they are bloody Ad's youtube has made these videos almost impossible to enjoy

[@jorgequinones991]

You talk too much and fast.