https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fire-Starters-with-Paper-Rolls-and-Dryer-Lint While you could cover the entire cotton ball I prefer to leave some of the cotton dry so it can be ignited with a spark. This does not have to be the brand-name Vaseline but make sure it is 100%. I buy packs of them periodically and stick them in drawers, glove compartments, BOBs, GHBs, tool boxes and SHTF storage. When you use up all the cotton balls, the container will still have a good amount of Vaseline smeared on the inside. I’ve considered ferro rods, magnesium starters, waterproof matches etc, but I never found anything as easy as a good old Bic lighter. So in survival scenario, you would want to find this resource for a good fire starter in bad weather conditions. John's goal with 1776PatriotUSA and corresponding entities is to help as many American's wake up to what is coming - and live their life a little more prepared. Fire Starter Materials: There are so many different items that can be saved for fire starters. In other words, Vaseline is not flammable. The dry cotton fibers can be targeted for ignition or the jelly itself. Also – I remove the label as well and once I do that it is merely a plastic container. I trust that there’s no chance they’re going to spontaneously burst into flame. Now I know , Vaseline has many uses besides starting fires you can make a candle you can lubricate a weapon stop your knife from rusting use it as hand cream or for cracked lips and condition leather and I am not sure but I think it could be placed on a burn, if you’re in the wild in extremely wet weather I prefer fatwood starting fires it burns hot and for a long time end it is very easy to get started to burn, What’s fatwood, I hear it all the time but am a noob when it comes to trees, botany in general.. thanks. https://www.instructables.com/3-METHODS-FOR-HOME-MADE-FIRE-STARTER Can’t tell you how many times I’ve started a fire in the backyard fire pit with cotton balls or dryer lint covered with Vaseline. This kept my hands from getting all greasy. The 10 Most Important Steps to Take Now. Next, get a bag of cotton balls. Remake of a previous video, this time in HD with better audio and atmosphere. Vaseline & Cotton Balls – the Perfect Fire Starter? Below I am using a ferro rod and tool sharpener to shower sparks onto a Vaseline cotton ball. Zero. 2. This is a very lightweight supply of fire starters that can be used many times. Look no further. This burns for 5-7 minutes which allows the kindling to catch. When using this fire starter I just peel back the cotton square and I have a Vaseline cotton ball in the middle that starts up easily. The best way to check fire off your in-the-wilderness to-do list is to have pre-made DIY fire starters. He believes an "American Reformation" is inevitable. Not here, brovo! These are my "go-to" Survivorman Les Stroud showed that there are dozens of ways to make fire. The concept is simple: Just combine combustible material, an accelerant, and a way to slow the rate at which the material burns so the flame can live long enough set the wood alight. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The resins and make up of the sap is highly flammable, but you usually need an ember, or feather sticks that have a flame going, to ignite, and then it burns very hot, and usually for a good duration. Contact Us, Start Your Own Outdoor Blog in Under 15 Minutes, Five Things More Affordable than Health Care, Review: HandMadeByHeroes.com Paracord Bracelets and Products, Swedish Axe Models Compared: Gransfors Bruk, Hults Bruk, Hultafors; Wetterlings Alternatives. That’s what I thought the law was as well, you definitely wouldn’t want to carry aspirin, and I histamines or any other things like that in there though! I didn’t like the idea of the mess with the Vaseline so I used a Ziploc bag that I put the Vaseline in. Using a ferro rod a spark or two hitting the cotton will generate flake – and then ignite the petroleum jelly. Then fill the emptied out, but still well-coated Vaseline jar with dry cotton balls. https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/diy-fire-starter-ideas Below is a list of possible items you can save for making fire starters. Stupid I know, ask a cop. You can wipe it on kindling by itself to help start a fire. Yes – Vaseline cotton balls are not just for survival and sitting comfortably in a bug out bag. Fat wood is found in Pine trees that are dead when the Pine tree dies all the pine sap flows back down to the center of the base of the tree saturating the center of the tree with Harley concentrated pine-Sap then as the tree is standing up there for a long length of time some of the pine sap evaporates leaving behind a Harley concentrated piece of wood that is impregnated with very flammable Wood that is resistant to moisture If you take very fine shavings off of it it lights from a spark pretty easily and the larger piece once it ignites is excellent for drying out wood to start your fire, it’s usually pretty easy to find in the woods if you find wood that is amber in color shiny and extremely hard that is located in the center of the tree that would probably be it, Oh, ok cool! Practice and Learn- What I Learned From Preparing Auguson Farm Food, TASTE TEST: Mountain House Grilled Chicken & Mashed Potato’s, [Patreon Post]Reminder: Thanksgiving Stock Up Items, Video: Projects With a Purpose – Flashlight Lanyards, http://1776patriotusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Edited.mp4, The Collapse Is Coming? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Vaseline cotton balls are wind resistant, waterproof, lightweight, long lasting, inexpensive – and easily ignited. I’ve also been the hero at a neighbors cookout a few dozen times as the “man of the house” couldn’t get a fire going and I bring out a Ziploc bag and work my magic. https://www.firewood-for-life.com/cotton-ball-fire-starter.html Finally, cut the twelve compartments of the egg cart… https://1776patriotusa.com/vaseline-cotton-balls-perfect-fire-starter But the principle is the same. Fat wood is a sap rich section of pine tree after it has died. It looks like a wax ravioli. Advanced Preparedness for a Divided Nation. Thank you very much for taking the time to explain that to me, I will look for some on my next hike. ), measuring about 1 tsp or so. Lastly – throw the Vaseline covered cotton balls in a Ziploc bag. When you cut the tree up, some pine will be light, and some sections will be a dark red (the darker red the better) from the concentrated sap deposit. Excellent description and demonstration. John Rourke is the owner and editor of 1776PatriotUSA.com. https://backpackinglight.com/vaseline-fire-starters-lilgreen That’s it. Follow any link from this website to Amazon, make a purchase, and we receive a small commision at no additional cost to you. I then added the cotton balls and squished them around. Thanks for the info as always. Work / knead the CBs with your fingers to take up the melted Vaseline coating the inside of the container. Nada. It won’t take a flame under normal conditions. The sap ends up sinking to the bottom of the tree, and into the base of branches. Good stuff, it’s been my go to for years, another example of why this is a great sight, it is rare for a site to show you the survival hacks to save money, most will try to sell you a inferior fire starter that won’t hold up to any kind of long term storage to turn a buck! I dipped the cotton squares in the wax then added a Vaseline cotton ball then folded it over and pinched it shut on all sides. Nice small portable and a little less mess. Put the petroleum jelly in the middle of the lint bowl you created, then cover the top with more dryer lint, packing it into the carton so it's full. As an avid Conservative, John promotes the Constitution as the law of the land...period. Make sure these are 100% cotton as they take a spark the best. What’s really cool is I almost bought some Vaseline at Wally world and I thought. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. That’s one reason I like these petroleum jelly fire starters so much. You could probably just carry a jar of Vaseline and use it by itself if you wanted. Its a felony to carry prescription bottles. Could the “cheap” stuff work just as good. The only drawback I can find using Vaseline cotton balls is they can be a mess to make. It is illegal to carry prescription medication NOT in the original bottle/packaging. John is an author, father, and Patriot with a deep concern for the future of this country. You don’t need to use an entire cotton ball either – just tear off a small piece of one and the Vaseline will cause it to stick to your small kindling. The plastic bottle Vaseline comes in will catch on fire long before the Vaseline inside of it does. While there are many commercially manufactured fire starters the Vaseline cotton ball works just as well and superior in many cases. First, buy a container of petroleum jelly. Using Vaseline and cotton balls is as simple as can be and incredibly effective. Then – grab a cotton ball and swab it inside the jar of Vaseline covering up to 3/4 of the ball with the petroleum jelly. He has been interested in preparedness since his teenage years in the mid-80's. They can be ignited via any spark or flame source including ferro rods, matches, lighters, etc. I’ve seen him go hungry for a few days in a row but I’ve never seen him fail to make a fire, no matter what method he’s trying. Looking for fire starters that are as good for the backpack as for the backyard? I made a batch a while ago and did a few things differently. Perfect for camping as well. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! howtosurviveit.com/make-fire-starting-gel-from-household-chemicals https://www.doomsday-prepper.com/this-is-how-to-use-vaseline-to-build-a-fire The Vaseline burns for an extended time while the kindling catches fire. If these features match what would be considered a “perfect” fire starter then I guess they are. The Vaseline cotton balls/Bic lighter combo does indeed make the perfect fire kit. These small petroleum jelly covered cotton balls are highly flammable. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. DIY Fire Starters . Most of the items are things we normally throw away. I carry a small jar of these cotton balls in each of my kits, with a Bic lighter strapped to it with a rubber band. I then took 100% cotton makeup cleaning squares I bought at the $1 store and melted a candle in a pan. To make the petroleum jelly fire starters, start by filling the egg carton compartments halfway full of dryer lint. The dollar store has large containers for only $1.00. Melt the Vaseline, then pour most of the molten liquid into a #10 can with its top cut out, or a GI canteen cup. Having the bottle itself is not illegal. Jim – I think you have is slightly wrong. 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