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Many survivalists may get a little snooty about what constitutes tinder for starting a fire. If you’re a purist, it is thin, dried twigs and grass. If you’re the-ends-justify-the-means type of survivalist, anything that will burn fierce and briefly is tinder. My husband likes to buy the enviro-logs and their tiny tinder fire-starter counterparts. Recently, I have felt very motivated to start a fire the old fashioned way (ok, technically not THAT old-fashioned because I’m still using matches and a lighter). But this is just for campfire fun, and I DO find it fun to get a fire going with whatever nature provided around me.
DIY Pill Bottle Firestarters – Mom with a PREP
If we’re talking about survival then having something ready to burn, and reliably so, on hand, is a really good idea. These pill bottle fire starters (Link above) are super simple, and you only have to make a batch once to be ready to go. They won’t get old! Here’s how to make them, and as the author suggests, it might be really fun to do with your kids if you have ’em!
