The only thing that I always think about a large fire kit is that if you keep everything in one large kit and you lose that bag or forget it etc. then you are SOL ( and I don’t mean “Survive Outdoors Longer”). Better to keep some on body, some on pack, and some in a 🔥 fire kit.
TIP: never put all of your eggs in one basket Learn from my mistake, I was preparing for a 5 day camp and had assembled an awesome fire kit. I had a little bit of everything and I could have lit water on fire. Everything was in a nice organized pouch... that I forgot and left at home!😳 Now I have several fire kits that I keep stowed everywhere. Some kits are primitive and modern, some are just modern means. When I'm out in the woods I have at least 4 small kits stored in pockets, haversack, rucksack, etc. I like the pouch in this video and would use it as a main kit but still keep some little kits in other pockets. Some of my kits are nothing more than a bic in a firesleeve, a ferro rod, and a tin of firestarters.
Very good point. The same thing is applicable to getting separated from your gear. This is why most of my belt knives are on a sheath that holds a good sized ferro rod and I put a Bic on my person in a pocket along with a small flat roll of 1” duct tape (emergency tinder).
It probably isn't the same one, but I recently got recommended the fire-fast trekker on amazon. Very similar looking to your ferro rod. There's a couple other similar ones too.
Couple suggestions. Fresno lenses and a heavy duty pencil sharpener. Both real cheap and very useful. Great kit all around. I really loved the bag. Looking at the bag for something else. Take care
I really like this kind of video. It’s interesting to see how other folks put a kit together. This is a fine kit. I won’t make a fire kit without flint and steel (always thinking about the long run)
Not a bad lil kit. Off topic. Those solar lanterns we discussed. I think I remember them with orange trim. Had to dig through the memory banks a lil bit 🤣
It's a nice kit bag, for sure Wendell. And a pretty inclusive fire kit you've put together here. There are so many items that we can carry in our fire kits these days... it wasn't that way just 12 or 15 years ago. A lot of new and innovative products on the market. I agree with using the fire starter blocks. Big hot flame that lasts a long time! Great for drying out marginal tinder after a rain, or in a snowy winter environment. I use the "Zip" brand... but I'm sure that the "Duraflame" are just as good. I put Duraflame fatwood sticks in my kits. Haven't tried the fatwood sticks you are showing here. I think I would include some pre-prepared charcloth as well, especially in a go-bag fire kit. A fresnel lens or small magnification glass, like the one from the pathfinder store would also be a great addition. Great video, as usual. Thanks.
It's just too large a fire kit to put in a backpack. Maybe something to pick out of before going going on a trek. I have a box that I pick out of to make a fire kit before going out or a fire kit for someone else. Yep.
Bics are not the besr. Clippers are the best as they are refillable and the striker is removable. Bic has better marketing, that's all. I never bought a Bic again, after my first Clipoer.
What was that video that I just saw of yours where you set up that flat packable stove that sort of had a V shape with a grill on top? I want to buy one! I’ll use your hyperlink if there is one. Thank you!
Your video is really awesome. The way you film inspires me and your camera is not bad. Respect for the experience you have that I don't have yet...you have a subscription from me...you can drop by my place, I'm not that good, am I? What can I do better? LG Connar Outdoor!
The only thing that I always think about a large fire kit is that if you keep everything in one large kit and you lose that bag or forget it etc. then you are SOL ( and I don’t mean “Survive Outdoors Longer”). Better to keep some on body, some on pack, and some in a 🔥 fire kit.
TIP: never put all of your eggs in one basket
Learn from my mistake, I was preparing for a 5 day camp and had assembled an awesome fire kit. I had a little bit of everything and I could have lit water on fire. Everything was in a nice organized pouch... that I forgot and left at home!😳
Now I have several fire kits that I keep stowed everywhere. Some kits are primitive and modern, some are just modern means. When I'm out in the woods I have at least 4 small kits stored in pockets, haversack, rucksack, etc. I like the pouch in this video and would use it as a main kit but still keep some little kits in other pockets. Some of my kits are nothing more than a bic in a firesleeve, a ferro rod, and a tin of firestarters.
Very good point. The same thing is applicable to getting separated from your gear. This is why most of my belt knives are on a sheath that holds a good sized ferro rod and I put a Bic on my person in a pocket along with a small flat roll of 1” duct tape (emergency tinder).
You should do a video make own Firestarter. I use cotton balls with vasoline, and cardboard and candle wax(couple of suggestions)
I like the orange contrast on the interior
I use the Firestarter with fat lighter, and twigs all the time. I have gotten lazy in my fifty-fifth year. Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Amen to hot and humid. Same here in MO. Great video with a lot of useful info. Thanks
It probably isn't the same one, but I recently got recommended the fire-fast trekker on amazon. Very similar looking to your ferro rod. There's a couple other similar ones too.
I like this concept you are the guy who inspired me for pocket edc thx for thanks ideas
Couple suggestions. Fresno lenses and a heavy duty pencil sharpener. Both real cheap and very useful. Great kit all around. I really loved the bag. Looking at the bag for something else. Take care
I like that bag
I have one just like that it's called fast fire
I really like this kind of video.
It’s interesting to see how other folks put a kit together.
This is a fine kit. I won’t make a fire kit without flint and steel (always thinking about the long run)
Not a bad lil kit. Off topic. Those solar lanterns we discussed. I think I remember them with orange trim. Had to dig through the memory banks a lil bit 🤣
I'm down here in north Georgia
If the fatwood won't light your in trouble,LOL Great kit thanks for sharing
Nice looking little kit bag
Just bought this online. Awesome video.
You can actually see the humidity in the air in your video. Hopefully some Fall temperatures coming soon.
Yeah it’s like the rain forest
Thanks for all the great videos.
Another excellent video! Great job! Have a great weekend! Bill Doyle
It's a nice kit bag, for sure Wendell. And a pretty inclusive fire kit you've put together here. There are so many items that we can carry in our fire kits these days... it wasn't that way just 12 or 15 years ago. A lot of new and innovative products on the market. I agree with using the fire starter blocks. Big hot flame that lasts a long time! Great for drying out marginal tinder after a rain, or in a snowy winter environment. I use the "Zip" brand... but I'm sure that the "Duraflame" are just as good. I put Duraflame fatwood sticks in my kits. Haven't tried the fatwood sticks you are showing here. I think I would include some pre-prepared charcloth as well, especially in a go-bag fire kit. A fresnel lens or small magnification glass, like the one from the pathfinder store would also be a great addition. Great video, as usual. Thanks.
It's just too large a fire kit to put in a backpack. Maybe something to pick out of before going going on a trek. I have a box that I pick out of to make a fire kit before going out or a fire kit for someone else.
Yep.
Bics are not the besr. Clippers are the best as they are refillable and the striker is removable. Bic has better marketing, that's all. I never bought a Bic again, after my first Clipoer.
Advice don't wait. Prepare you tinder now. Prepare a tablespoon of wood shaving so it bundle is ready when you need one
What was that video that I just saw of yours where you set up that flat packable stove that sort of had a V shape with a grill on top? I want to buy one! I’ll use your hyperlink if there is one. Thank you!
Have you made your own fire starters before ?
yes many times for many years
@@ThePreparedWanderer Do you have a video on it ?😃
Nice fire kit. Awesome video my friend
👍👍👍
I happened to notice your garmin watch do you use it for navigation
I am trying to learn it. Not super easy to figure out yet
clipper lighters are better than bic
I found bags of fat wood sticks at Home Depot.
Your video is really awesome. The way you film inspires me and your camera is not bad. Respect for the experience you have that I don't have yet...you have a subscription from me...you can drop by my place, I'm not that good, am I? What can I do better?
LG Connar Outdoor!
I can’t seem to find your channel. Thanks for the kind words
@@ThePreparedWanderer 😂good answer