Tinder Fungus and Firesteel

[offtrail]

If you never tried tinder fungus you should or at least know what it looks like and know how to light it

[cajunlady87]

OT you'll never know what works better than other tinders unless you give it a try and through trial and error find the best that works for you.

I like using a certain type of fungus growing in my area, don't know the name of the one I use but it does grow very large and takes a spark easy to light it. Best part is it smolders for quite some time and makes a great transport to build fires in other places.

Luv the vids, keep up the good work!

[WILL]

Good to know. I will try some in Florida to see if it works here too. It's those 1/2 frisbee looking things sticking to the side of a tree right?

[offtrail]

Jul 30, 2012 8:13:59 GMT -7 WILL said:

Good to know. I will try some in Florida to see if it works here too. It's those 1/2 frisbee looking things sticking to the side of a tree right?

That's right will ,all I can tell you is try some and see what works. It's the spongy inside that you want and must be dried to work. Sometimes you can find them dry right on the tree. They also make awesome wicks for oil lamps.....Thanks for replying

[offtrail]

Jul 30, 2012 5:11:34 GMT -7 cajunlady87 said:

OT you'll never know what works better than other tinders unless you give it a try and through trial and error find the best that works for you.

I like using a certain type of fungus growing in my area, don't know the name of the one I use but it does grow very large and takes a spark easy to light it. Best part is it smolders for quite some time and makes a great transport to build fires in other places.

Luv the vids, keep up the good work!

:)You sure are right cl, in order to learn what works, what it looks like, and where to find it, you must get out and look for it. Something exciting about finding things that work for you in the field ....thanks for posting ;D