Over the years I’ve heard of some interesting fire starters and I thought I would share some of the more ingenious materials you can use to start a fire.

One interesting material you can use is dryer lint. Dryer lint is lightweight and honestly, what else are you going to use it for? You can even dip it in melted candle wax to create a great waterproof fire starter that is great for backpacking or camping.

Another method for starting a fire involves steel wool and a 9-volt battery. This was my favorite as a kid because it is such a fast and unexpected way to get a fire started. Simply touch the contacts of your 9-volt battery to a piece of steel wool and step back. Make sure the steel wool is on the ground and in position before you make contact with the battery; this fire will take off very quickly!

Related posts:

1. More Than One Way to Build a Fire
2. Camping checklist

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