תגית: Fire Starting Tinder

Gather dead grass from underneath live clumps. Bundle loosely.

Peels in thin layers. Contains natural oils. Burns even when wet.

Dead, dry brown needles work best. Use with resin-rich twigs.

Extremely flammable but burns very fast. Use as flash tinder only.

Shave into fine fibers. Oily bark resists moisture.

Resin-saturated pine wood. Found in dead pine stumps and branches.

Crumble dry leaves. Oak and beech work well when fully dry.

Smear petroleum jelly into cotton balls. Store in ziplock bag. Excellent emergency tinder.

Free and readily available. Pack tightly. Combine with wax for longer burn.

Split into thin shavings for best results. Commercially available in small sticks.

Produces sparks at 3000°F. Works when wet. Essential survival tool.

Cut into short pieces, unravel fibers. Wax coating extends burn time.

Catches spark instantly. Make by charring cotton cloth in a tin.

Cotton + petroleum jelly sealed in drinking straws. Waterproof and compact.