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Post by offtrail on Feb 16, 2013 20:31:19 GMT -7
Went for a walk today and thought why not build a fire. Everything was damp and my fire steel would not work on my tinder bundle. I used punk wood and I believe the amber and me blowing on it dried the tinder out just enough to let it burn. It did take many tries but sometimes that's what it takes. I know it's a long video but i wanted to show just how long it did take.
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 16, 2013 21:40:24 GMT -7
Reminds me of home with how damp things normally get around here and what a PITA it can be to start a fire with just about everything being damp.  Good job! |
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Post by offtrail on Feb 16, 2013 22:40:18 GMT -7
Reminds me of home with how damp things normally get around here and what a PITA it can be to start a fire with just about everything being damp. Good job! Thanks for the reply Sure I could of used a Bic but what fun would that be ;D |
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Post by woodyz on Feb 17, 2013 1:05:51 GMT -7
It pays to stay in practice with all skills, thanks for posting.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Feb 17, 2013 9:24:46 GMT -7
Persistance, creativity and patience are all great qualities for anyone to possess. You definitely have all these plus many more which would get you far in many unpredictable situations.  |
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Post by offtrail on Feb 17, 2013 9:40:51 GMT -7
It pays to stay in practice with all skills, thanks for posting. You got that right woodyz  |
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Post by offtrail on Feb 17, 2013 9:48:47 GMT -7
Persistance, creativity and patience are all great qualities for anyone to possess. You definitely have all these plus many more which would get you far in many unpredictable situations. I sure hope so  I do seem to be getting stronger and soon i will be doing a bow drill fire. Still working on the all natural no man made material bow drill. I just about had it last year but just about don't light fires...thanks for posting ;D |
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Post by thywar on Feb 17, 2013 11:36:15 GMT -7
Good job OT.. I'm persistent.. I persistently buy 8 pack of bic lighters routinely. I do have the stuff and every once in awhile when I'm burning leaves or limbs I'll start a fire with firesteel.. other wise.. lighter or a match.
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Post by offtrail on Feb 17, 2013 11:57:41 GMT -7
Good job OT.. I'm persistent.. I persistently buy 8 pack of bic lighters routinely. I do have the stuff and every once in awhile when I'm burning leaves or limbs I'll start a fire with firesteel.. other wise.. lighter or a match. I also carry Bic's just in case of emergency. When I go hiking or camping it's just plain fun for me to use my fire skills for making fire....thanks for posting |
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Good job!
I do seem to be getting stronger and soon i will be doing a bow drill fire. Still working on the all natural no man made material bow drill. I just about had it last year but just about don't light fires...thanks for posting 
