CAMPING GEAR Recommendations

pektel · 09-10-2013, 05:42 PM

I've never been on the AT, but isn't there any birch trees around?

Before the recently purchased survival bracelet, I've never brought any type of fire-starter besides a Bic lighter (or 3) and a container of waterproof matches. Everything else, nature has provided me for fire-building. Has since the fifth grade. But I've only camped up here in Minnesota, so fire-making options may very well be more scarce in other regions.

cjhalbrooks · 09-10-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

An alternative to this, that my daughter's boyfriend uses.... 100% cotton balls, soaked in Vaseline Jelly,

Good idea will give it a shot

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Originally Posted by pektel

But I've only camped up here in Minnesota, so fire-making options may very well be more scarce in other regions.

I grew up in MI its a lot better to start a fire fast after you fall through the ice

09-10-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: CAMPING GEAR Recommendations I've never been on the AT, but isn't there any birch trees around? Before the recently purchased survival bracelet, I've never brought any type of fire-starter besides a Bic lighter (or 3) and a container of waterproof matches. Everything else, nature has provided me for fire-building. Has since the fifth grade. But I've only camped up here in Minnesota, so fire-making options may very well be more scarce in other regions. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.