How To Make and Sustain a Fire in The Rain

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[@michaeljames4904]

Is the iPhone case you use to clip it to your hip on your Amazon page: if not it should be as looks like a sweet solution!

[@bsutton86]

@@charlesbrightman4237 like a mini lean to?

[@tikkidaddy]

You still got me brother and I appreciate your friendship, wisdom and approach

[@techniqueprimitivelife8972]

Wow so good video

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Barry Miller ...IF you search the Crpls site Sir you’ll find several bare-bones fire starting videos❗️ As he mentioned UpFront, “...in this video I’ll use what I might find in my pack.” Attention to details is a Must, I’ve found.

[@Hardy_H_H]

Gotta love it. technology has gotten to the point where i can sit on a toilet, have fiber optics stream data right to my phone. all of this technology and human evolution so i can learn how to start a fire lol ....

[@taylorw9138]

We need to change that ❤

[@baronvonsnazzy3355]

Disappointing but true realization. I’m in the same boat lol.

[@Technoanima]

Because it wasn’t taught. Heckin’ bamboozled.

[@keykilla78]

Easy access to knowledge and information is one of the greatest feats the internet has to offer. All the collective knowledge of thousands of generations at our fingertips.

[@sdsurfer8152]

All this good knowledge to survive...and the greatest thought is how you can watch while taking a dump. Lol, get back to work! Lol

[@Flashahol]

Finally an outstanding video on making fire in the rain by someone who KNOWS what he's doing :-)

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Thank you for this Video. I am 61 years old and burned my face with 3rd degree burns in the past because I used gasoline to get a fire going. I had a husband that took care of the great outdoor stuff. And I have been struggling with these types of things since his death in 2007. Don't let the People that LAUGH at this video deter you from making more videos like this, for People like me that truly WANT TO LEARN this stuff. I bet some of the People who are hackling your Video don't know even know how to start a fire, but they are to skeered to admit it! THIS VIDEO IS A BLESSING FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME, thank you again🥰!

[@nunya___]

I like your method. Two points: 1) I'm a kayaker. BIC lighters don't work if the flint gets wet; we use "crack" torch lighters...blow water out of the tube and it fires every time. 2) People don't realize that wet wood is only wet on the outside, not the inside. Shave off the bark and it will ignite. Wet bark sucks all the heat from the fire, cooling the wood. Look under evergreen tree for the best kindlin.

[@honey1376]

My husband and I grew up city kids. Havent ever really camped. Over the last decade or so, we have been trying to prepare more and more. I find your videos easy to understand. And not boring with unnecessary talking. Thank you sir. My family and I appreciate it!

[@honey1376]

@Smattless Thank you. Would you have any other suggestions? His videos are easy to follow and dont bore me at nauseam. But I am more than open to any new links and videos!

[@williamwerth8017]

This is my dads account my names konnor but your fire starting video kept me and my buddy alive in the Oregon woods just wanted to say thank you for the knowledge that comes in your videos

[@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126]

Connor McGregor is that u u son of a

[@DMARTYABLE]

@@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126 🤣

[@rickymeadows5176]

I'm in my 60's and as a boy, growing up in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge mtn.'s, one good tip I always remembered handed down by the ol' timers, was that in wet wooded areas there most always be a dry side of the tree (because storm fronts blow in from one direction) where twigs bark or pine cones can be gathered for kindling , especially around cedars and pines.

[@King.DAVid.III2022]

I can show ya how to make a waterproof cover that also hides you from inflated, drop es, scopes helicopter 🤓

[@mgd6087]

Praise for your elders and you for passing it along. Was in the situation this week. Didn't consider the direction of the storm.

[@xionix4]

Most storms in the contiguous US also go from West to East.

[@darkgreenrifleman4871]

People have no idea how valuable this really is.

[@blueeyes3555]

I live in the NW and have firs and pine trees and you can use pitch off a scarred tree . Put that pitch in a pine cone and it flames like gasoline without the explosion ! It will light even the wettest wood . It has saved my ass a couple times !!!

[@kennethlovell7304]

One item I have in my kit that really has been helpful in making tender is a pencil sharpener. (Was not my idea just can't remember where I picked it up, or I would give the person credit.) When finding twigs that will snap and dry in the center just twist them in pencil sharpener, and keep grinding to you have a nice pile of strips of dry wood shavings. Really helps, just my 2cents🙂.

[@TheKyleMark]

Kenneth Lovell oh wow that’s pretty genius.

[@womensarmycorpsveteran2904]

Thanks for sharing that little gem!

[@jasonplant5432]

Like that verry much.

[@hoffman9928]

Great idea. I´ll try that;-)

[@mixchief]

@Kenneth Lovell What type of pencil sharpener are we looking at. One of those small ones where you turn the pencil, or the ones where you stick in the pencil and roll?

[@Yosukei22]

I always hated when my late dad forces me to lit up a fire when I was a kid. But now, most of my friend my age today can't even make fire even though they have litghers n stuff... Thanks dad. Love you always...

[@Vize_Iron]

My dad was great at building fires and most of my friends can't either, I'm not as good as my dad was but I'm good.

[@unexpectedoutside]

Never seen a arrow fire structure before but this makes very good sense to channel the wind and setup the wood to dry with current fire. Very good technique.

[@getoutandexploreuk3603]

i live in the UK so maintaining a fire in the wet is an important skill to have in the bag, great video and simple for the beginner to follow

[@luketurner2887]

Me to... the weather in SE London does what it wants, and it usually involves soaking everything.

[@jamesbaldwin9969]

I love the way you do you fire lay. I've done a big log in the back and then lay the small sticks over it. Then lift the big stick to create a draft. Your method looks just as effective. I think I will give it a try next time I'm in the woods. I also like the multi uses for the duct tape. Just thinking what you could use it for helps when it's crunch time. I have so much stuff that I forget and then don't use it when I need it. Training in or after a rain is really cool as well. Especially when you have a clear head and no emergency. That way when you end up having to really get a fire going to stop hypothermia you can. Great content as usual. keep it up.

[@James-ke5sx]

I learned two things. How to start a fire with wet wood and how to burn my food on the stove behind my back while watching you make a fire. I was kind of wondering how come I was getting the smell of smoke through the TV screen.

[@ketage]

😂

[@justinhachey4931]

That's too funny 🤣🤣

[@mgd6087]

Funniest comment this month!

[@juliemason9881]

My Father taught me this many long years ago. Because he said you never know when you might need to do this. A great man with a heart of gold.

[@robreese2078]

I wish I could post a picture... watched this video as a refresher before leaving on the A.T. New Year’s Day. Got caught in an ice storm. Used the knot concepts to set up shelter in 3 minutes. Used this technique to start a fire in Ice. Everything was soaked and covered in ice within an hour of storm starting. I ended up using 6 pieces of gorilla tape to finally get it going, but THANK YOU! Saved my life.

[@jsmith5443]

Wow

[@garrettglasgow2301]

Anyone who has tried to start a fire with wet timber understands the difficulty here. Great video Man. Don’t let the haters keep you down. Keep them coming.

[@ICM0n3y]

Men that are here just because the thought of having to start a fire in wet conditions hit your mind and you needed to have the information to know how to do just because, eventhough you will probably never have to do it lol>>>>

[@jakebarnes3054]

Inevitable in the UK

[@forthedoggiesguitars2277]

This video was randomly playing just now while I was fast asleep. I could hear back every single word you were saying while dreaming. Incorporating you in the dream, I was worried we could be lost without a compass. You replied when you have enough confidence in yourself, you won't need a compass because you will never be lost. How true! How cool was this video giving me a life lesson while snoring away!

[@marywilson3157]

I learned something new today. Use Duck tape as a fire starter. Thanks!

[@grizzZlyBear]

Duct tape*

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Yes ive learned from this man as well… now to teach my boys these bits of backwoods wisdom

[@killamaniac57]

I hate when people summarize videos like this. 🤦🏼 You ruin it for others yo. But hey.. Do you. Glad you learned something tho 🔥

[@calvinmonroe2408]

@@killamaniac57 of which summary do you refer?

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

@@grizzZlyBear mallard tape *

[@MasterK9Trainer]

It never ceases to amaze me how people never create a good firepit or extend their shelter roof to protect their fire on "Naked and Afraid". Their shelters are often lacking in size and quality of construction often being leaky and too damn small. And many of the people on the show claim to be survival instructors or wilderness guides. And yet you Shawn, go out alone and create a sturdy shelter and a good hot fire. You stay warm, dry and comfortable. I watch your videos because I don't be one of them.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Actually Harry what I was saying was that it amazes me that the people in the show claimed to be survival experts and yet many of them don't appear to have any real skills. And that is why I mentioned this here on this channel because Corporal Kelly does know how to build shelters he knows how to make fires and here he is trying to teach other people and people are very interested in learning from him. There are many different ways to build shelters and build fires but very few of the people on Naked and Afraid seem to know how to do anything

[@jacobtrevino1208]

There is something about building a fire that is a core part of who we are as humans..Every time I build one I think about all the people before me and their struggles to survive. Thank you sir for the awesome lessons and now I know how to build a proper fire in the rain 😎

[@xionix4]

Same.

[@Notanothercrayon]

Lol, all these people complaining for some reason. I've never considered burning duct tape. Now I have, and it's another tool in my repertoire for handling whatever life may throw at me in whatever circumstances I may be caught in. The more strategies I have at my disposal, the better. Thanks for this one, my horizon is that much more expanded 👍 Don't be dead set on one solution, people. Be adaptable. Knowledge is power.

[@stonecutter2]

I agree, we don't all have to start fires like cavemen, we've advanced and basic things like duct tape and a bic lighter aren't a big deal!

[@jeffjones5892]

Geez, every other comment is a armchair outdoorsman troll. What ever happened to humility? How many of these people have ever actually gone out in the rain and tried this? I tried to “start a fire with a lighter “ in a wet forest and guess what….. that’s why I’m here watching this video. Keep it up brother!

[@earthmama9597]

We are now in the rainy season here and I plan on tossing some dry sticks I have out in the rain and try thiz in my fire ring. Practice is practice, right!? Lol

[@charlottesmom]

You'd never see a comment like that from me, I'd die in the forest in 1/2 hour (my husband is the outdoors man, I'm an indoor wuss)! I hope to learn something from these videos...just incase. 👍🏻

[@charlottesmom]

@@earthmama9597 , that's a great idea! 😊👍🏻

[@prophilactic]

take a break, you dont have to be an asshole every day of your life. classic line.

[@recall5811]

finally and thanks for watching

[@Tr0llHunt3r]

That V shaped foundation is genius. Piling up wood to simply shove over the flame when ready is perfect. Can't wait to try this out!

[@stonecutter2]

During an absolute full downpour, you can save your coal bed by placing two or more large logs on each end of the fire, boxing it in. Lay logs perpendicular across those logs, to cover the fire and coal base. Stack a few more on top to make a "roof" of sorts over your fire. The downpour will drench your "roof" logs, but the water will run off and not get into your coals. Your fire will roast down below, pulling in air and keeping the coals simmering very hot. The wood/water act like a big blanket. The water keeps the roof from igniting and exposing your fire. When the downpours stop or slow down, remove the "roof" and enjoy your scorching hot coals. Stoke that fire up again and be ready to rebuild your "roof" if there's another downpour.

[@jasonplant5432]

I just spent 10 days in the Sam Houston national forest and it rained a day,then two days solid.I had a sustainable fire going for 4 days solid with soaking wet wood. I just kept my coal heap really large and fed that sucker pine,pine, pine. I thought about about your videos and tried putting the techniques to work for me that you have demonstrated to us.

[@boat73jr]

I live on the edge of the Sam Houston.

[@bjjbrawler1]

Yes pine burns wet, its so thin.

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Not a big fan of burning tape for fire-starting, though it does work. Years ago, an old guy who had worked in the petroleum fields of Texas told me the whole story of 'petroleum jelly' (aka 'Vaseline'), and how it should be considered in the 'duck tape, WD40' legendary status...and showed me how to make 'artificial fatwood' by just using 1/4" cotton rope and soaking it in melted petroleum jelly...showed me TONS of tricks you could do with petroleum jelly to save your life...from 'keeping dirt out of wounds' to eye salve for an injured eye, to even temporary burn ointment until you could get to true 'first aid'...as for fire, just cut some 1-inch sections of 1/4" cotton rope (get a 50-ft roll at the dollar store...just make sure it is '100-percent cotton'), then put in a small metal pot and heat it with a couple of tablespoons of petroleum jelly in it...stir it around, it will soak right into the cotton rope cuttings...take off the heat, let re-gel, and you have HOMEMADE TENDER-QUIK! put it in an old medicine bottle, use to start ANY wood fire! You can also rub the petroleum jelly on dry kindling and start a fire that way...or, in a pinch, just light the tender rope and burn it alone (will burn for 3-5 minutes...enough to heat a half-canteen cup full of water some..). Good thing is, it burns pretty clean, doesn't 'stink' like tape, and doesn't smoke up as bad...ULTIMATE PACKABLE "CHEAP" firestarter!!! Semper Fi, Corporal!

[@ColinDDC]

They say cooking a meal for someone is the best thing one can do for another person. I think teaching a person how to maintain a fire in the rain is on the same level. Thank you!

[@MyDadCanFixAnything]

Started a lot of fires, but never really thought about using duct tape. Good video. Thanks for the information

[@papuchu]

if it's raining you need to protect the fire from the incoming rain, i use acontractor bag cut open sides to its maximun surface hung from it's four corners with strings and at least 2 meters/yards height so flames can't burn or melt it. This gives you protection for the fire and colected wood, also thicker wood can get piled near around the fire so it gets dry and can catch fire easy when you need to add more fuel.

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

Here’s a tip that involves no added expenditures. Save as many toilet paper cardboard rolls as you think you’ll need. Go to your laundry room or even your local laundromat and see if they’ll give you any dryer lint. Take the lint and jam it into the cardboard rolls. You can put a piece of duct tape over each end and use that for starters. Or you can dip each end of the tubes in melt wax left over from your burnt candles and safely store for your next campfire. I’ve done it with the wax and it works. **Good video. 🙂👍🏻

[@blancamiranda778]

👍so much we can use!!! America's throw alot of useful stuff away😉👍👍👍thanks im starting today December 2021 prepping did my food an medical supplies, hygiene products😎from CHICAGO ❣

[@060blade]

I don’t comment much but on this video I have too, everyone’s a perfectionist, but no ones willing to produce this quality content with constant reliable information like you have. You clearly explain everything in the video, I don’t understand why people expect you to be attempting to start a fire during Torrential downpour’s, when you should be hunkering down trying to stay dry… I appreciate the videos you make for us!

[@apexkilla]

I don’t think that enough people appreciate or realize just how cool this guy is.

[@katydidnt3906]

So duct tape has yet another trick up its sleeve. I'm shaking my head in respectful awe!

[@fredonions2523]

I'm from Wales UK, I'd almost swear we have a enormous rain cloud making factory here. People have been known to point at the sky in wonder when they see a patch of nice blue sky. I ALWAYS carry a Bic lighter, fire starter blocks and a small candle in my Bergen, that's my fire lighting kit. Enjoyed your video thank you.

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

Baahaha! That's hilarious about the pointing 😂😂

[@balkanprussian3251]

You've undoubtedly saved the live of one person today, and I truly respect that. I'm sure we all do lol

[@schneeballius2233]

because a person got lost in the forest with a roll of duct tape?

[@dannave7816]

One thing that might be helpful to remember is that when burning larger pieces of wet wood/branches/logs, burn on the ends of the wood, not in the middle. If you burn the end it forces the water out the other end as it burns and dries, but somehow, if you burn the middle of a large branch or log, this doesn't seem to happen.

[@complexblackness]

Thanks

[@c.julien8266]

Growing up in northern Canada, my PE teacher took the highschool class out in -20 C weather in winter and we snowshoed out into the bush. He then taught us how to start a fire. BEST CLASS EVER! Many of the same principles shared here in this video...Thanks for sharing.

[@rodneystewart3719]

Man when I read comments on here, it's amazing at all the ridiculous people that say negative BS and critique every damn thing. Get your own KZbin channel and do better if u can, Good job on this informative video.

[@FinznFowl82]

I remember attending some sort of weekend long festival or event for campers/hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. It had rained the entire first day and as soon as I got to my spot I started a fire with some dry fat lighter. As it was getting dark the park ranger stopped by and said we were the only ones with a fire going and everyone else was struggling to start a fire. It was getting cold too so I know there were some miserable folks. I usually keep some lighter knot/red pine, whatever you wanna call it, and its saved me many times. Seems like some areas it's hard to find and some places it's all over the place. I try to stock up when I do find it. I never heard of using duct tape until I saw your videos. Great tip, as always, thanks for the content.

[@jimo680]

Thanks for commenting on this. I was watching the vid and wondering what alternatives to the duct tape I could use if necessary.

[@dannybruff]

The sound of the rain and fire is very soothing

[@seerking]

I've learned so much from this guy, I like it because he teaches in ways people can understand and he gives you no bullshit knowledge.

[@jigglinjas]

Corp, this is one of the best, most practical vids on youtube about firemaking in wet conditions.......screw those haters.....

[@sophiaeuan5763]

I’m an az city girl now living in Washington state. These videos are so helpful especially cuz I was never taught wilderness survival.. it’s something I would like to know in case of an emergency n also to teach my kids.. it might save our life one day.

[@williamdecker9870]

Cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly do really good also. Keep them in a watertight bag or container and it's always just a flame away from a fire

[@domthedon1052]

Hearing a crisp clean snap means the wood on the inside is dry it makes sense yet I never knew this

[@Phenemonal353]

My friend and I did a fire in a summer downpour for 48 hours straight, flash flood warnings, rain was vicious, we had a major fire going. I added fuel non stop, at one point it was like 4 feet high in the rain.

[@64CSAR]

Everyone hating on this cause they didn’t wait long enough in the video for it to rain. Then there’s idiots saying it’s fake rain cause it’s noises but not wet enough. Some of y’all have never been in the woods in the rain apparently. Great tips definitely using this for the SAR team.

[@recall5811]

people are stupid

[@xGhostNobodyx]

So I’m guessing a lot of us just recently got this on our recommended

[@Raikage2332]

Yeap, I guess KZbin was like; Enough with your rabbit holes and dog videos!! Here!! Get educated on how to start a fire, in case there’s an apocalypse and we all go back to Stone Age. Lol 😂

[@kidbach]

"Legend has it, that a Marine Corporal wanders the Earth bringing knowledge of self reliance to any and all who seek it." Outstanding video, you Mighty Awesome Devil Dog. Semper Fi!

[@recall5811]

like Kane in kung Fu

[@kidbach]

@@recall5811 that's, Kwai Chang Caine.

[@titleist1963]

Corporal Corner, thank you so much, the duct / gorilla tape concept is unbelievable, I used it for the 1st time last night and it worked perfectly. This will be my go time start-up process each and every time, my buddies were very impressed, initially they thought I was 'crazy', then all were impressed, thanks again.

[@mauricesowerseliii3413]

It works!! I just did it last Saturday morning. It took me a few tries but I got it. Thanks bro.✌🏾

[@casyleer144]

I'm pretty much homeless. Thanks I needed this. I'd make a few adjustments. Like the walls. I'd dig up a bit of mud to make those. & the duct tape. It's not an item worth using to burn. Lint from year's of a dryer all compact & sealed away in a waterproof container is my option.

[@VolatileViolet]

I don't know what your situation is, but stay safe.

[@billyarsenault1970]

Lol. Now I finally know why I have always instinctively felt a bit weary when I am near someone who is rippin on a lit joint or cig while they are taking clothes out of the dryer. Good luck with your housing situation- been there plenty and I am still not out of the woods completely- you gotta fight on man.

[@cathyheston3029]

Saving dryer lint since I first heard about that tip. Lots of stuff we normally throw away comes in handy!

[@eqlzr2]

Actually, I used to build all my fires just like you did here. Then one day I saw a youtube vid on the "upside-down" fire. I tried it, and switched to that method immediately. Never went back to the old method. You don't have to keep adding sticks to the upside down fire. You put bigger stuff on the bottom, 3-4 medium sized sticks will do, then at right angles stuff half that size, then again at right angles more stuff about half the thickness of the layer below. Finish with your tinder and a few tiny sticks on the top of the fire just to get it going. The reason you don't have to add sticks to this like you did with your more traditional fire, is that gravity works to your advantage and brings the fire more and larger fuel as it naturally falls towards the bottom layers. You also get a quick hot flame from the lighter stuff that quickly catches on top of the upside-down wood stack. Many thanks.

[@jamesbelshan8839]

Does it work as well in wet conditions? It seems like you're throwing away a lot of heat, since it rises, but in good conditions you could afford to and the "set it and forget it" aspect is nice. But in rain does it manage to catch the lower levels before it gets snuffed out?

[@jonross377]

@@jamesbelshan8839 No, he is using a well known dry fire method it would not work at all in the conditions in the video.

[@perzperez6316]

Look for limbs that haven't fallen off trees, the ones that are dead but still hanging, they usually are dry under the foliage.

[@stephenalexander6721]

I like your phrase about raining and training. There's a lot to that.

[@mikepook2285]

Damn! Love that duct tape trick. Also love the principle of using what you have, and not necessarily having to be all romantic about it (in terms of trying to be a purist and only using firesteel etc)

[@rebeccadavitt5448]

Had a good rain storm come through today. Tried your technique and it worked so well! Still can’t believe I started AND sustained a fire with wet wood. I have been involved in too many backpacking trips where starting fires were unsuccessful due to rain. Cannot wait to use this skill on trail. Thank you so much!

[@SunnyGabe]

Nice confirmation! This technique is truly amazing! I never saw this type of arrangement of wood, likewise; very smart!

[@fredbear205]

Most underated tool in the woods a BIC lighter! I carry 3 of these in every pack I own, I have put these through the wash several times and they still light no problem. Ferral Rod, bow drill, rubbing sticks together..... or a BIC lighter? If you can carry a ferral rod in the woods why would'nt someone with half brain just carry a BIC lighter.. totally respect primitive fire starting skills. But a lighter just makes way more sense, good video bro.

[@rebecafowler7281]

What happenens when they run out

[@fredbear205]

@@rebecafowler7281 Greetings a BIC lighter will produce roughly 6000 flicks, there are several videos on you tube of how to start a fire once your lighter runs out of fluid. However if you carry 2 or 3 BIC lighters with you when you go out in the field they should be able to get you buy for about 1 1/2 years before they run out of fluid. "BUT" In case they do here is one of the many videos to help you get by, that teaches you how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qneIeCedudpqs

[@jmbs9833]

That "take a break" was so powerfull i took the day off...

[@redpillnibbler4423]

And lit a fire 👍😆👍

[@WereGururumon]

Just found your channel 1. Thanks for your service 2. Thanks for the info 3. Subscribed !!!

[@rangerwez3167]

When Hurricane Irene came thru NY a few years back, I had been burning wood in my yard during the morning ... it was actually nice in the morning until the rain bands hit around 4pm ... I had such a strong fire going that it was still white hot after midnight and burning away (at least internally) ... I'll definitely consider your methods in the rain next time too

[@stevencarson9228]

Something I've used as I was trained by a survivalist. Carry an old inner tube from a bicycle. It burns even when wet and burns for a while. With your knife you can cut a finger length and also shave small thing circles. You can even stretch them around twigs. Where you are in some northern parts where its wet a lot, finding dry twigs become difficult. Pine cones are a great substitute. Also, once you get the fire going get some rocks around it and get heat into them. This us great for drying wood and retaining heat. They also create convection and encourage airflow. Also try and build it with a tree canopy above as it helps diffuse heavy rain...

[@thebamplayer]

I can also recommend to use pine resin as a fire starter, if you don't wanna burn plastics.

[@jakebarnes3054]

Good shout. I made a bunch of Q-tips/cotton earbuds rolled around in the resin and they make excellent firestarters.

[@JE551E_JAME5]

Lol, "Take a break." Shawn, you crack me up. It hurts my heart to see what KZbin puts you through. You deserve better, & I wish you all the best.

[@JE551E_JAME5]

Dude... 1. You're up early no matter the time zone, & 2. You still read comments from a 2.5 year old video?! I know you're not rockin' a squad, you're a one-man show. How do you find the time?

[@harryzarubaiii357]

I love this idea for backpacking. I plan on adding this to my method of petroleum jelly coated cotton balls since it will burn a lot slower and serve as a better starter on the bottom portion,

[@bigthunder2860]

Harry the survivor man taught me that in the 70s cotton balls in a mm container you can easily put two in your backpack i seen a birchbark tree my favorite fire starter you can put birch bark under wet weather conditions

[@tub3watcher]

You don't need any of that stuff. Just split the wet wood and it will be dry on the inside. Get some small pieces of that dry wood, feather it, and the fire will start easily.

[@machinegunpreacher2469]

People who've never smoked can't understand how handy it is to have a Bic on hand all the time. I quit ten years ago, but my lighter still goes in my pocket every morning. As Lars (Survival Russia) said, survival isn't in what you can do with no tools; survival is in what tools you're never willing to be separated from. Pocket knife, Bic lighter and Chapstick (no need for wax other fire starters like * wink * duct tape, haha. The petrol-jelly in Chapstick is all the fire starter/ water-proofer you need), I never walk out of the house without those three things in my pocket.

[@ant7936]

Chapstick is also handy for haemorrhoids. 😉 Saw this in a very funny scene in a Brad Pitt film, The Mexican.

[@vickiejackson8718]

You are awesome! I'm learning so much from watching your videos. I'm a 65 year old woman and my daughter and I are building up our supply of tools etc. If the need arises we'll know what to do. We are planning to practice these skills. I'm not able to do some of the physical stuff because of disabilities, but my daughter is strong as a bull. Between the two of us we plan to hone up on our skills and have some fun while doing it.

[@ggggloveking9419]

Definitely practice. It's not as easy as they make it look in these videos, lol

[@roadspectre7655]

One thing i learned is that always appreciate other people's knowledge. The duct tape fire starter isn't bad coz sometimes you never know what you have or don't in emergency situations and knowing a few methods around something is a life saver. Carrying small sized duct tape isn't a crazy idea when going outdoor anyway coz you can use it to repair tents, clothing or even equipment and now i learned it can start fire, great! Looking forward for more videos from you. Stay safe, stay cool. Cheers.

[@southerninfidel3141]

Vaseline and cotton balls

[@roadspectre7655]

@@southerninfidel3141 I'll give that a try. Pre-soak a few and pack in small zip lock plastic bag. Easy to carry also. Thanks

[@womensarmycorpsveteran2904]

I love it cuz anytime I go anywhere whether it’s camping or hiking and even on a picnic I always end up with my pockets full small and dried moss, whatever. I guess it’s just habit/best practice cuz you never know.

[@aplusimaging]

Just soak cotton balls in melted paraffin and keep them in a baggie and use that as a fire starter , works every time !

[@Gozerthegozarian1984]

I always hear my former Marine Korean War Veteran Infantry officer Boy Scoutmaster yelling in the background when I watch the Corporal’s fire videos, lol. Mr. Swartzenburg was a holy terror about scraping the leaves at least 4-6 feet away from your fire. I was a Boy Scout 50 years ago, and still remember Mr. Swartzenburg. We didn’t have a about Boy Scout “troop.” We were his “platoon.” Each group of 10 boys was a “squad”. Our Boy Scout “Platoon” practiced “close order drill” every meeting. We went out into the woods every month. There was no politics or anything “tactical” about our Boy Scout troop. But Swartzenburg pushed hard to learn land navigation, staring fires, knife/axe safety. We once went on all day cross country backpacking “march” limited to two canteens of water. Thanks Cpl Kelly for bringing back those memories. Thanks also for the great information and all the hard work you do producing such high quality videos.

[@jbaby007]

I see you KZbin algorithm. Always predicting what I need to know for the 2020 recession n shit. Thank you.

[@ensignj3242]

It’s annoying when people click on a vid and criticize the person trying to share information. Thank you for the information.

[@frostwise87]

been making fires for 25 years and this video was still full of great tips! Outstanding!

[@Th3ChAdOfLengend]

So pine resin works similar to the way the duct tape is burning. Get some paper birch bark, or crepe myrtle, ceder bark as the medium to apply the pine sap to, then heat up the pine and sap will begin to run out. Collect the sap onto a stick or wick made of the bark mentioned above, apply liberally and thoroughly you get good fire starters. Also pine sap works as a great anti microbial for scrapes

[@Meevious]

Top tier advice here (for an environment with these trees, at least). As well as igniting easily and burning well, pine is almost miraculously good at killing all kinds of microbes - the resin's an antiseptic and the tannins in the needles will kill many internal parasites if taken orally - (but do this at your own risk and only if somehow cut off from modern medicine, which has far better solutions to your parasite problems if you do have access to it, as pine needles are also at least somewhat toxic to humans and other large animals and some species can cause miscarriages and possibly some negative long term health effects). Eucalyptus his somewhat similar properties and has naturalised in a lot of climates where pine is scarce - you can crush the leaves to release the highly flammable oil, which is also a potent poison that will readily kill about anything from insect size down. You can put it on wounds, but don't drink it or you could wipe out your gut flora and make yourself very ill. Disclaimer: If you're burning Eucalyptus, be aware that it sparks more than many other woods, so you'll need to be especially careful about containing the fire. Don't start fires unless you're familiar with fire safety and confident that you will be in control of any fire that you start.

[@deborahengesser4300]

Thank you for sharing the fact that cargo tape can be used as a fire starter. And economical as well 😊

[@Bob-eo3gf]

If it ain't raining we ain't training so true, the infantry way.

[@xraydoge5430]

Rah

[@coronacovid7454]

That's a lie

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Love it... 😃💃🕺🏼💃👍🎹🥰👹👿🤮🔫

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Bob 👍🇬🇧😃

[@gfrog8888]

Errr

[@robertburke5786]

Duh. Yesterday hiked out to a woods shelter in the rain. Evrything wet. Brought my solo mini (Christmas gift...I know kinda heavy and big..but it seems bomb proof). Actually found an old birds nest in shelter. Sweet tinder. Twigs that snap. Check. Ferro rod. Fail. Bic lighter. Fail! Matches fail! Whittled some sticks to get to dry wood. Finally resorted to fire starter I put in my pack years ago. Finally got a fire going. Then I looked at my hiking poles where I wrapped duct tape. I had fire starter right there all along. Thank you corporal. Your videos are more than entertaining but lifesaving and we appreciate you. Good luck in 2022!

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

I love all these new comments. How dare you show us how to start a fire without being completely lost? Your hands aren't broken at all we see you using them! Obviously by the fact that you're breathing you're not dead! How are we supposed to learn how to start a fire when we're dead if you're not dead to teach us? Good video brother.

[@donarmour5246]

Thank you Brother. 28 years in the submarine force was a great place to learn but you grunts are the best! Thank you

[@geekwillow8177]

Was taught as a kid even if it's raining twigs, branches bark etc. that stick up vertically will be dryer than ones laying or attached to trees horizontally. You can find dry wood almost anytime.

[@erwandubois7766]

I went on a RCAF land survival course in Oct 21. I had watched your video maybe a week prior. Your cigars and that triangle of wood really worked. Even with soak wood and kindling. Thanks for the tip!!

[@carolmarache-reid6610]

I learned something today. Thank you for teaching me about the duct tape to make a fire in wet conditions. That was 🔥

[@LIGHTNINLIPSKI1]

I spent a year possum trapping the Ruahine ranges here in NZ a few years back. It got down to -23 deg Celsius that winter as I was basically living at 1100m altitude. Our rainfall averages around 2000-3000mm a year. Pretty wet so I had a fire going most of the time. I've tried a lot of things over the last 50 years and settled on cooking oil. It's cheap and works better than white spirits or inner tubes. Just my 2 cents worth.

[@DivineVortex]

i love this guy... im totally addicted. 20 videos down, i am on amazon buying storm proof matches... lmao

[@DivineVortex]

Kendra O that’s next on the list.

[@vincechan455]

Thank you for the video. Great step-by-step explanation and sound logic and reasoning. My father is a Vietnam War veteran and ex-CIA. With the exception of using duct tape to start it, he said this is how they started camp fires in the jungles of Laos and Thailand. Thanks for sharing!

[@kacperborowski3158]

Shawn, all i've got to say that is the best channel out there - no bs, no cooking only, no flex, no hipster bs, no artsy farsty stuff - only cold, hard knowledge. thank you for your effort sir.

[@shagamoose]

Brilliant! A masterclass by a well trained marine.

[@barnburner2475]

Wow never knew you could use duct tape for firestarter. Even an Eagle Scout can learn something new from your videos. I truly appreciate your no bull info. I enjoy the way you go about showing and explaining things in a clean and simple way. Thank you for all you do sir.

[@April4YHWH]

I'm a former tinner and used duct tape extensively (the Nashua brand, not the papery crap sold at Wal-marché) and can attest to its superpowers. I keep a roll in my truck and extra wound on an old gift card in my EDC. It fixes everything but the crack of dawn and a broken heart. For the snivelers saying "I'd never burn toxic plastic blah blah blah..." Uh, yeah ya would if it meant you were able to get that fire going! It's not a regular practice, it's a contingency for when it's super soggy out. By the time you're cooking food on it, the plastic is gone, anyways. Based on a lot of the comments here, I firmly believe there are more than a few heavy drinkers amongst us. Bottoms up, guys!

[@anthonyhenson2663]

YOU, Madam.... Are what we call a LEGEND. ;)

[@April4YHWH]

@@anthonyhenson2663 Nahhh, just a simple country girl wishin' I was fishin' 🎣

[@jamesnielsen1802]

Great tips and technique. I learned the hard way in BS at a young age to make and maintain fires in wet and soaked wood conditions in the northwest. Something I'd add is the process of finding wood that isn't 'as wet' as most stuff. Under some cover of tree or bush, off the ground, etc.

[@martincooke4837]

You can always use the bark of a silver birch tree this Burns when wet

[@michaelfarrell8962]

Made my tape 20 inches. Damn I gotta start over

[@zachducharme6964]

**!To be honest tho, this method used to start a fire makes so much sense. Its actually well designed structurally, it has walls to insulate/trap all the heat made in that “V” corner. So much heat will aid the fire to expand while slowly rising its temperature. Its genius. Keep feeding it smaller-bigger sized sticks/wood to keep it ignite. Love it man, keep doing what you’re doing👍🏻👌🏻🏕

[@MINITMANRADIONETWORK]

During my summer travels I look for and collect pitch from any conifers I can find.I keep in stored in Ziploc bags for future use.Not only will it dry and burn wet wood it smells awesome in my pack.