Building An Emergency/Survival Fire Starting Kit - Preparedmind101

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Agree, the aluminum foil fire-base in wet conditions is the bomb.

[@bobjacques5388]

Because of you Chris, i bought my first real good knife. i got the schrade schf37. Im only 13 almost 14 and i watch all of your videos. I really want to get into this kind of thing but i live in southern california so its difficult to go out into the forest without driving 9 hours north. I just wanted to say thank you because you helped me decide what knife i wanted.

[@preparedmind101]

robert jacques Thanks for watching. That 37 will serve you well.

[@jbeard3390]

I live in southern California aswell. I don't know what part you live in but there are public wildlife parks asking the 8. Cuyamaca is one.

[@PedroGarcia-ni2nb]

I'm really learning a lot from these videos I'm a single father. And I like to sit down with my daughter to look at these videos .so we can both learn I'm trying to make her a small kit so I'm learning from your channel your videos .we spend more time together her and I it's really great father and daughter time .that way if God forbid something happens at least one of us will be prepared. And once again thank you.

[@gregstritch9736]

Never Dull, Goo Gone, Rem Oil. . . it's amazing how many thing I have around the shop are flammable if not nearly explosive! Not very bushcraft-ish but immensely practical Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@robertmiller9142]

Hi Chris I also use home made fire straws that I fill with cotton and vasaline and sometimes I mix some magnesium powder into the mix for a hotter flame does not take up a lot of room and I do the same thing with containers also the old boys out Moto of be prepared always rings true and I have learned to use steel wool pillows about 1inch square made from steel wool and duct tape can be lit with either lighter,match,ferro rod, or battery ( 9 volt ) just split open and start it gets kindling and fire going fast. Keep up the good work and enjoy your dirt time.

[@rayditzenberger9517]

any diabetic will have old blood testing meters and they come in nice little pouches that can be used for small kits and they have belt loops on the back too. ..Nice video bty

[@Adam_Newman]

Really like the lighting strike

[@Veesaki]

Very good !! Some full sizes bic lighters and no cries of issue in doubt in fire starting

[@rorymcclellan3740]

I really appreciate your no bullshit mentality. Always have since day 1!

[@AndreFavron]

Kudos! you gave some really great ideas here that I have not seen before. Thank you.

[@ozzmann3217]

Tin foil also great in kit for wind break for tinder lighting and make soft water boiling container or something to drop some tablets in to make water potable in case anyone reading these didn’t know that already great video as always

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Amen. I'm not trying to do the bow drill thing either. I do like the fire rolling method that David West does. Thank you sharing your own approach. My cancer means I have to work smart, not hard, regardless. My channel is going to be about getting persons with Disabilities out of the house and getting their survival skills up so they're more self-reliant. It's going to improve their health and prevent atrophy of both physical abilities and mental abilities. Prepared Mind pretty much sums it up. If you set your mind to something & develop the resistance to adversity they're going to survive longer and be much happier with their lives. Self defense consists of a lot of different tasks. Not just weapons. Avoiding the life-threatening situations in the first place is winning the fight by not letting it ever get started. Great channel.

[@MtnBadger]

Hey, Chris... I'm an A.F. combat unit vet who also teaches survival/bushcraft in my area. I watch a lot of your videos and agree with 95% of what you say. I especially agree about the many ways to make fire without friction. One thing I've never seen you say/do... In my edc/survival packs I keep two small vials, one has plain glycerine which is great for chapped lips or other body parts and a vial of potassium permanganate aka "pot perm" aka Condy's crystals. just a couple grains of that renders water drink-safe w/no fire (20-30 min standing time) and a few more crystals makes sterilizing wash for wounds BUT.... if you combine the two together (glycerine on top of the pot perm) it also makes fire! So you have three-purpose items that take little space with no weight for a big impact in your kit and make fire with no strength in all weather. Check it out! By the way, as to your comment... I have a friend with no hands. He works as a mechanic, plays pool and can do with his hook/clamps more than a lot of guys do with ten fingers! Enjoy life... Boomer

[@preparedmind101]

Boomer Taylor Yeah, I've never messed with the stuff personally. I have so many things that do the same thing though. Someday I'll try it, but it never really interested me. Where do you get the stuff? Whats the normal use?

[@MtnBadger]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Hey again, Chris. I re-read my post to you and hope it gave you the info you were looking for and sorry about the "challenge"/address thing, I get excited about such things and got so involved I forgot it posted back to channel... Hhahaa. Take care, let me know if you get a chance to try it. I also meant to tell you that I have the tear-away EMT kit and fully "second" that it's a great piece of gear. Keep up the good work!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Having practice the Bow Drill in fire making, I agree 100% with you Why ? Struggle trying to MAKE when you can LIGHT A FIRE! Well done presentation. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@fredacuneo5180]

Celluloid guitar pick is actually quiet easy to start. Curl a few of the edges first. Lights right off the striker. Compact, light, waterproof (it's frickin' plastic!) and burns hot for about 60 sec. (Be sure it's celluloid.)

[@teddvidler6830]

A lot of ideas in a small packaged video. Knowledge plus action equals fires that we can depend on. Thanks this is a good video for all campers, hunters and fishermen as well as preppers.

[@unfi6798]

Greatest presentation mate. Very cost effective, thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge. "Valerie" the next Kirsten Rechnitz. Go girl.! All the best from Australia. Stay safe.

[@nickwinburn8703]

Yes!!! You should make that the PM101 motto. Have it....Make it a Habit!! When you do I want a shirt. Thanks again for your channel!!

[@edgybob1]

Char cloth is easy to make and makes a great fire starter also. As always, another great video.

[@eyeonsilver8623]

The aluminum foil trick I've used that to. People it works everytime.

[@calvinpetrone8189]

I like what you're said about the bow drill as fire/maintaining body heat is so important so trying to find the perfect stick that's bent just the right way is impractical compared to using some simple tinder and a match/lighter or feraciriun rod

[@richardnoble7170]

I use the small bag from HD. You buy the three bag kits from the tool section and I never had a use for the small bag. Now I do. It holds my tinder, lighter, f-rod....

[@damianisel3598]

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[@Forewarned76]

11:24 My TFC for my hands to work idea for zips, sharpen the wooden end of a strike anywhere match and press it through the zip lengthwise

[@Bassmaster32291]

Nice kits, I also used the tin from a thru nite flashlight for one of my fire setups. Another option for small tins people may have around are pellet containers, they have a nice secure screw on lid. Thanks for all the great vids.

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

I got one of those clear Witz cases David at Ultimate Survival Tips recommended and carry a Bic, an LMF ferro rod, magnesium match, and stormproof matches for combustion...then there's about 6 tinderquicks, 2 wetfires, and 6 alcohol pads for tinder...that's in my day pack... Valerie is adorable, Chris...you must be a very proud Dad...

[@mrdark9916]

I carry a mini road flare, I bought a bunch at Walmart years ago.i vaccum seal it to keep it dry, and that is for a straight up emergency. Fall through ice or into cold water, or a wicked storm pops up, you need fire RIGHT NOW, not 5 minutes from now. Pile any and all wood/tinder soaked or not and it is going.

[@TedMotcheckIII]

that lt wright bushcrafter is a awesome knife. i have one of the originals back when lt was a part of Blind horse knives

[@skatepuunksurvivalist8536]

Good videos. Dig the humor and Mac Guyver mentality. I'm new. Thanks man. Keep killing it

[@Moostery]

There are a few different types of people when it comes to this sorta stuff it seems. You have the preppers who have 5 pounds worth of fire starting gear, the bushcrafters who have 3+ ways of starting a fire plus their bushcraft knowledge, and the ultralight guys who just have a mini bic. I think I fall more in line with the bushcraft mentality. I have storm proof matches, magnifying lenses, flint and steel and a clipper lighter that can both be refueled and have the flint sparker removed to be used separately. For tinder I just have some jute cordage, some char cloth, and some home made fatrope. My fire kit is in a tin so I can use the tin to make more char material later on if I ran out. Small compact kit that should be all I need. EDIT: I forgot to mention that i'm planning on sticking a pencil sharpener in my kit when I find a good metal one. Good for turning small twigs in to tinder.

[@jeffholmes49]

How about a vid on home preparedness? What happens when the lights go out? Like me, you live in tornado alley, how would you heat? Cook? Light the way? What about a winter snowstorm? A town just northeast of me in southwest Michigan went six days at Christmas with no power last year. Just some ideas. I'd like to see your take on the subject! Great kits man.

[@Hudson4426]

One thing i always keep in my fire kit is a mini road flare that you can get at walmart in the camping section. Need a fire in a hurry? Pile wood and toss in the flare.... Fire you will have.

[@one-WildCard]

Hudson Great idea. I didn't think of that. That would be a life saver in extreme conditions.... I'll be getting a few asap!

[@juliusgonzo7527]

+Hudson Thanks for this...just didn't know. All the best to you.

[@Hudson4426]

just remember to keep it dry

[@KosukiFire]

Also, pre grinding down a mag bar intk mag dust can help. I use a water proof match container and habe mag dust in it. Easier to carry and easier to start. Plus, sprinkling mag dust on some cloth from your shirt for example will give you a quick hot, stable fire even in damp conditions

[@keithcronk7980]

DAM RIGHT ALWAYS. & FLARE GUN

[@JustShawnie]

I really enjoyed this video and you definitely gave a some ideas about storing up fat wood which is one of the items in my fire kits that I prefer the most to start fires with, thank you

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

that's what I use at the base of a feather stick 100% cotton catches sparks real good

[@romansandbank7251]

Great video Chris

[@bront88]

very cool video thanks helped me get my kit going loads of stuff i found useful and some i didnt know

[@kydd666]

you should invest in an engraver or a label maker so you don't have to play the guessing game when it comes to your taped shut cases

[@survivalcomms]

Thanks for the video great tip on the ob tampons !

[@mikkeljylland9153]

The alcohol swabs can be with or without glycerin. I guess the ones with glycerin burns best. They put it in so your skin dont dry out.

[@radscientist]

The bow drill. Not my first choice, but it is a skill to have. It is not a fire tool for survival or emergency use, rather it is a tool for sustainability. I much prefer something fast and easy to get a fire going. A piece of knowledge to add to any firemaking skill set would be making and using a fire roll. Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@robertmiller2629]

I also use the tampons in my fire kits along with my first aid kit along with the ultra thin panty liners ( non perfumed ) they make fantastic large emergency bandages but I am trying to find the live fire for my fire kit also another thing if you do it right I also UAE the cotton rounds with Vaseline and magnesium add into it I make the powder form of it from the rods and bars and after dip them in wax to water proof. Them I carry them in a small zip lock baggie for some what bad weather they work great. but like I said I can't find the live fire where do I find it? Alsofantastic channel keep up the good work.

[@marekiau]

Great vid! V interested in the Never Dull - not seen this used as a firestarter before. I'm putting both a mini bic AND a 'jet' style lighter in all my kits - bit bulky but the Bic's there for the reliability and the jet works much better in the wind - you'd have to be kinda UNLUCKY for them both to fail....

[@jmtnvalley]

OB tampons can also be used for their intended purpose. Might save your life if your loved one is in need. My mom was a nurse during WWII. They used the old pads for groin wounds on soldiers. She said those guys would be all sorts of embarrassed.

[@LCPL1322]

what do you think of steel wool and 9volt battery as fire starter

[@garry-garaidhbryant-obriai6700]

Need to update my kits to add a couple items mentioned, thanks.

[@LCPL1322]

i got like an uber redundant fire kit but then again, can never go wrong with having a dozen or more ways to create a fire cause when you reach for that fire making kit, chances are things ain't going too well

[@GRockBlues]

where did you get the little stove, cup and canteen?...cant find it

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

Very valuable video kids, this is good info. It's videos like this that make me more prepared on a daily basis. Thanks Chris.

[@tomparsley7150]

very informative video, thank you Chris for your input

[@gunmedic3517]

Great advice as always. Thanks for the ideas.

[@johndoes2434]

You can also put lamp oil in a liquor bottle small one and carries around now lamp oil in confined spaces with cotton will combust automatically if it's warm enough

[@teresakines3812]

Hi. Lots of good info on your channel, when will your online store be open?

[@preparedmind101]

+Teresa Kines Amazon killed those stores. Check y latest video, there's a new link.

[@jaybebe81]

Get video as always, love the idea for the cotton rounds get way to save space. Also I alway carry a tampon and a pad for medical stuff but nice to see I am not the only one.

[@anthonytoth1495]

Outstanding ! You gave me a few new ideas. How about wrapping never dull around some fat wood then seal it up with tinfoil ? Nail polish on wood matches works good too. Thanks again ... S/F !

[@mike796]

I just got the Mora bushcraft (the one with the striker and flint) and a spool tool, do you like your spool tool? Because I think it's a little too bulky at 100' but at 50 its just fine.

[@preparedmind101]

I have several. You can get a ton of bankline (tarred twisted nylon) on it. Remember 100' of paracord is really 800' of cordage. So it's good bulk.

[@edhannon2553]

What do you think about permanent matches (not ferro rods, permanent matches with lighter fluid)?

[@MrFlyrod7]

Great video Chris. Agree on carrying tampons. So many uses, however I still get looks from the wife ;)

[@EspenFrafalne]

Those ferrorods are pretty big, and dont work as long as i want in a SHTF situation. I got the Exotac NanoSpark recently, and i really really like this thing..! With some cotton rope in the compartment, it can be used as an improvised "rope lighter" (trench lighter) - or you could make a DIY "permanent match" to fit inside (silica wick never burns up, and can be bought at vape shops for just a few $ per meter), and carry a small 10ml dropper bottle of fuel for alcohol stoves or gasoline. A few drops placed directly on some natural tinder would make it light up really easily without the match, but i still like to have my permanent match inside, as then i can use it to light a candle and stuff like that. 1 liter of fuel is enough for lighting this match probably well over 1000 times (depending on the wick size), so thats a very cheap way of prepping enough firestarting material to last for several years 👍

[@dennisleighton2812]

6:57 Cotton face wipes. No need to buy - just nick a few every now and then from the wife! She won't even notice! ;-) A refinement on that is a little squirt from a hand sanitizer bottle, rubbed in guarantees a first time flame, but I see yours worked fine, even without that. Ditto with the tampon idea! Great one. I agree with you; get me a fire now. I cannot even imagine going out anywhere without a lighter or two - either Bic or a Jet lighter, preferably both, and a spare. Keep the spare in a Zip-loc bag! (For those many detractors who always bring up the "not waterproof" excuse. That's just dumb. ) Wow! That mini lighter is cute - haven't seen that before. (I was not impressed with the mini Bic - maybe it was a dud.) One of my mates gave me a ribbing about Altoids tins, and showed me his alternative. Tupperware!! Their containers are indestructible, and readily available (right in your own kitchen! Just wait till the wife is not around!) They have an amazingly wide range of shapes and sizes, and they are totally waterproof. Lightning strike - don't like it. For one thing it needs two hands! One can buy half a dozen Jet lighters for the same price. Another space saver is the humble plastic school pencil sharpener! With twigs you can very quickly make up a pile of excellent fine tinder, and it's sustainable. It was interesting to me that I saw no candle type things. Now, tea lights are great, dirt cheap (unless you nick some from the Christmas left-overs! She won't notice!) and burn damn hot. Great for getting kindling going strongly. The British Army Arctic Survival candles are superlative. Two of these going in a two-man tent will keep a man alive for a whole night in sub-zero C temperatures! That's no BS they've proved it, and you can even eat them to provide calories! Bulky though, so not too good for this application, it's true. So, to sum up, there are stacks of ways to do this and one needs to sift through and include those that work best in your circumstances. You really have some interesting ideas!

[@greymanzink6118]

Well done! Always have at least 3 ways to make fire, i.e.: lighter, matches, ferro rod etc..You might want to consider a small container with isopropyl alcohol with small soft wood splinters/tooth picks soaking in it (Dave Pearson), not to mention it's use in first aid, just a thought about multiple uses.

[@GearReviewDepot]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikebenoit158]

What do you think of the toilet paper balls on Amazon

[@brr8888]

Great video as usual...thanks

[@zerocontent3171]

Chris you should check out a product called HELLS FIRE. That stuff is nuts. Burns super hot for several minutes. Bout the only thing I could compare it to is a road flare for starting a fire.

[@mikebenoit158]

Thanks Chris for the aluminum foil trick that's Awesome I can put that in with my plastic bags

[@midnightmyers3873]

Hey try using lint from the dryer and soak it in wax. U xan get minutes of glorious fires and heat. They will last until the tinder and sticks catch fire.

[@grouch314]

I have a small case, about the size of an altoids tin with some matches, a lighter, a ferro rod, a Swiss army knife, vaseline and cotton balls in tin foil, tinder quiks, alcohol wipes and about 30cm squared aluminium foil. Everything's in ziploc bags because the case isn't 100% waterproof. I've taken it out and tested it in different conditions and it works well for me.

[@Redbirds1100]

Fantastic kit!

[@chrisochoa611]

Can u make a video on the products in that vanquest poach??? Thanks it would be greatly appreciated.

[@preparedmind101]

Chris Ochoa Stuff like that always changes. It's changed since the video, and is now a bigger version. I can do something like that though.

[@madpunty8571]

Have you tried the tampons with gel wax?

[@KE0RGP]

I'm watching this video again, great stuff. Just a suggestion, maybe think about wrapping your tins in orange duct tape instead of electrical tape. Duct tape can catch a spark and be another firestarting option for you. Hobby Lobby sells small 3/4 in wide orange rolls for just a couple of bucks. Great job Chris, keep up the good work!

[@KaylynnStrain]

plus the string can be a wick if making a candle with it

[@srbcee8]

Great video what do you think of the maxpedition pocket pack for a fire kit?

[@MinimalistExplorerEDC]

Use paraffin wax instead for your cotton rounds. Can buy it at any grocery store, it works just as well, you get a lot of it in one box and it’s cheaper than gel wax at a craft store.

[@mikebenoit158]

What do you think of the new Tac lighter

[@reedfrench1649]

What's the name of the OMG that's alot of fire things?

[@puneet812]

Awesome video

[@oldtimer4567]

It's definitely good to have various methods for making a fire, a good knife or two, and other "survival" equipment, especially if your going out into the wilderness. By that I mean putting some major distance between you and your vehicle. But what I haven't seen discussed very much, if any, is the importance of one of the "primary" tools I think one should always have when going out into the "wilderness", and that is a good old fashioned compass, (along with their electronic GPS type devices, if they choose to carry them too). Also, always let someone know where you'll be going and when you plan on returning.

[@ReinhardvonHolst]

Another great informative vid. Peace from the UK.

[@TomSwango]

Question. Does the live fire and the zip cubes do basically the same thing. It appears that they both light easy and burn for a long time: Or, is there an advantage of one over the other. Love your channel, best wishes Tom

[@jmtnvalley]

Sterilize water. Distillation or filtration will purify water. Sorry for the nit-pick. But I've been hearing a lot of people saying "purify by boiling" on the prepper tubes lately. Great information and recommendations!

[@preparedmind101]

True. Stuff like that happens when you're talking nonstop for 20 min. You knew what I meant though.

[@jmtnvalley]

Yes. Sorry. Anyway, enjoyed the update and your points.

[@omarorozco8697]

What's the name of that knife?? good video helping me with my fire kit. thanks

[@EveryDayPreppersUSA]

Just found your video here,; what was the brand you mentioned from Home Depot for the Wet Fire style fire starter? Not the blocks, the small packets in the razor pag. I went to Home Depot and didnt see anything like this on their site? Thanks EDP

[@ericj1500]

Like the knife sir, thanks for sharing friend have a great day brother man

[@bobjacques5388]

I got the chance to use it already and i just got it today. ive already started to cut down some of a bird of paradise thats 20 feet high!

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

Im glad to see you back to your roots, I watch all of your videos, but I don't comment much. i love the reviews but you are prepared mind 101, not knife reviews 101 , so i really enjoyed this video.

[@preparedmind101]

But I love knives...

[@survivaloutdoors7841]

Get a wax warmer for the vaseline and melt it down then dip those cotton rounds in it and repeat with the wax to water proof it. It's less messy

[@gookskywalker]

What is fat wood exactly and where do you find it?

[@joey8obby]

Fatwood is wood that is impregnated with pine resin. In the natural world you can usually find them at the base of limbs of dead pine trees, coniferous trees that have been split by lightning, and tree stumps of coniferous trees. You can also buy them on Amazon.

[@jameshurley225]

Thx for the info

[@MtnBadger]

Hey again, Chris. Once you try the two products, both separately and together, you'll see the usefulness of both. The glycerin is found in health and beauty sections of grocery and drug stores for skin care, Home brew suppliers as a finishing agent for distilling, Dollar stores, Walmart, etc. This product is good for chapped lips and other areas which is great if you are stuck in a hot climate and start chaffing in bad places. it's also used as a vehicle for applying different curatives to the skin. The potassium permanganate is found in water filtration systems, at fish (pet) suppliers, in most flower - fresh packets that comes w/a bouquet of flowers and in bulk form from 8 oz. to 20 lbs. on eBay, etc. The common and broad range of uses for the products means you can find them readily which is what makes it such a useful knowledge tool to have in your bag of tricks. The fact thst you can use them to build fire with one hand and no physical exertion (if you have injured/frozen fingers or hands and can't use a striker) in any weather is important. Simply put a nickel sized spot on your fire base (leaf, etc.) and add a few drops of glycerin on top, very lightly mix and wait for a few seconds. a very small amount will produce a surprising amount of heat. Experiment with amount/ratio for different affects. In a quart container of water add just a few, like three or four of the small grains of pot perm (aka Condy's crystals) shake well (the water will turn light pink) and let sit for 30 min to kill waterborne pathogens. Add a little more in a smaller amount of water (it will turn purple) for a sterile wash for cleaning wounds, use as a mouthwash when getting dirty water in mouth and ears, etc. Starting fires with the stuff is addictive. *laugh * I officially challenge you to try this out and if you provide me with an address I will send you a small amount to try out. A very small tube of each, small enough to fit in an Altoids tin w/plenty of room to spare, is a great addition to your EDC kit and cud save a life in an urban crisis situation (read Katrina /Sandy) The glycerin is only a couple bucks for an 8oz. bottle. The pot perm is a little more expensive but 8 oz. lasts a Looong long time when used for survival type situations. Thanks again for a great channel. "Boomer"

[@theyakuza4927]

Thanks again !

[@rogerr.2795]

What's that blade Chris? It's perty!

[@vShoTzZ25]

I heard smokes are pretty good survival "tool" aswell. Can use the filter as tinder, can stuff the tabacoo in your wounds, you can also transport fire fairly well with a lit smoke too.

[@TedMotcheckIII]

BTW have you checked out the Ribz front pack? it reminds me of some of the old military load bearing harnesses. its a great pack to keep all of your vital stuff in

[@1ladolcevita1]

I went on amazon trying to find your store> I was only able to find a fire starter and a knife sharpener and carry pouch. What am I doing wrong? I want to support you and your work. thanks for all the great info

[@porkbap55]

Great video mate really good ideas there priceless

[@phillipdavis5241]

That girl is going to be a heart bteaker! Gud vid

[@survivalsaskatchewan1626]

Lol. Those OB plugs work well as ear plugs too!

[@napalmhardcore]

I've been thinking about fire-starting recently and it seems that the cigarette lighter is sometimes overlooked (not by you, but I've seen people who have omitted them). Obviously a lighter is not much good without tinder and so a lot of importance should be placed on that (and when in a survival situation, the acquisition of more), but a lighter will get you a lot of easy lights before it is expended and it can also help your tinder become more flammable by holding the button of the lighter briefly with your tinder near the nozzle. Another good thing about a lighter is that it is operated by one hand, so you can make use of your other hand to sheild your tinder from the wind. In that sense I'd be more inclined to save it for when other methods are troublesome. If you have two lighters and the flint fails on one, you can use the spark from the other lighter's flint to ignite the first lighter when depressing the gas button. This is handy if one lighter has gas but the flint has failed and the other lighter is empty but has a working flint. I found out that trick because I smoke. Smokers can get pretty creative when caught without a lighter lol.

[@elikurtzweil4281]

thank you