I've been researching Emergency Fire Starters. The most reliable and weatherproof are the Magnesium Fire Starters. You can actually get these for just $2.99 (plus shipping) from SurplusComputers.com. The part number for the mag fire starter is PN# CES11615.
Once you have your fire starter, there is the question of good kindling. I have two. Here are the links for videos that show how to make and use them and also how to use the $2.99 Magnesium Fire Starters.
Kindling = cotton balls soaked with petroleum jelly HERE
There is another kindling made from old cotton clothing items (socks, shirts, etc) and an Altoids tin. You can see how to make it HERE.
Either of these kindlings can be easily started with a Magnesium fire starter and will get larger kindling going quickly and easily.
Enjoy!
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O. D. Williams
