fire starting kits
There is more than one way to start a fire, and you’ll have to learn several of them for
camp certification. Why not make fire starting kits to gather it all in one place! Here are
some common items included in the kits.
1.Matches. include a variety, like strike-anywhere and waterproof.
To make the latter, dip match tips in melted wax. If your matches
aren’t strike-anywhere, make sure to include the match striker!
2.Flint and steel. This method is difficult, but useful in emergencies. Plus, who doesn’t want to create fire from banging things together?
3. Magnifying glass. Again, tricky, but worth
learning.
4. Strong twine or string. This is for a fire drill.
Make sure you learn how to use it before packing it away!
5. Magnesium. These bars can be shaved and used as easy fire starters.
6. Cotton balls or lint. To catch those small sparks. The cotton balls can also be
soaked in alcohol and then dried in order to help your fire along. (Store in ziploc baggies after doused in accelerant.)
7. Lighter. Let’s face it. When devotional is in ten minutes and you need to start a fire,
you probably won’t reach for a magnifying glass.
Use an Altoids tin or other small container to keep all
your items together. Don’t forget to read up on tinder
and kindling in your camp book.
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