Fire Starters Buying Guide
Camping and backpacking in exotic places can be thrilling and adventurous. When you set camp, you will need a
starters to keep your fire blazing all night.
Why Fire Starters?
Starting a fire can be quite difficult when it is windy or freezing. Fire starters will make this easy as they are quick and convenient to use. Fire starters come in handy during emergencies like storms and extreme cold weather, and they also help in starting a fire in
fireplaces .
Types of Fire Starters
* '''Dust Fire Starters: '''You can now stop the conventional method of using twigs and papers for igniting fire and use
magnesium and can also ignite wet materials. The fire starters are small in size and lightweight.
* '''Sparklite fire starters are waterproof and burn for two to three minutes, giving you plenty of time to light the fire.
How to Build and Light a Camp Fire
If you are in the woods collect materials such as dry grass, twigs, old birds nest, rotten dry logs, a scrap of old clothing and pile it up. Be careful while doing it as oxygen is needed for the ignition of fire. Use a
fire starter and light the fire from the bottom for your own safety and carefully throw in extra twigs.
Homemade Fire Starters
* Pack a piece of charcoal in paper egg cartons. Light the carton when ready to use as a fire starter.
* Blend 100% cotton balls and Vaseline and keep them in a zip lock bag.
* Lint from your dryer is a good fire starter.
* Newspapers are the cheapest way to start a fire.
Manufacturers
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Ultimate Survival
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Coghlans
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Light My Fire
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Brunton
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Spark
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