My favorites in order are: Fatwood/Pine Pitch, Birch Bark, Cedar Bark, Tulip Poplar Bark, and Feathersticks/Grass/Anything fine or fluffy. I carry man made tinder like Wetfire, Fat Rope Stick, Mini Inferno, and Trioxane in my Fire Kit, but I always try to use natural materials from the environment when starting a fire. I also have a small tinder bag I carry to collect natural tinder sources. Great informative video.
I live in Northwest Indiana, so I have the exact same resources. Great video. I encourage everyone to go out and scout around for the natural fire starters in their area.
Ben great information in this video. Ben your videos are like Clint Eastwood movies,always good and entertaining to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Take care and God Bless.
Could you please point me to that specific Hidden Woodsman sack that you keep your tender in? Can’t see it on their site. Also any specific recommendations on a lighter? Thx
i got fatwoog and 100 % cotton. nice and dry. some time i bring some bratts. have a fire. bratts water. dump some dirt on the fire. good to go. have a good day boss.