Making a BETTER Char Cloth: Easy, Cheap, and Effective

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Get You Own PaleoHikerMD Patches HERE!: www.etsy.com/shop/PaleoHikerM... Is all char cloth created equal? Well, I used to think so! In this video I will tell ya'll how I make what I think is the best type of char cloth.
It's cheap, easy to make, and so easy to work with. What I use to make it creates a super hot center that I really think will help you in your quest to make fire the old fashioned way. As always, thanks for watching!
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@waveman0 4 года назад

old jeans for me, the best char cloth every time. Though I tend to make lots of the stuff and use it for flint and steel rather than ferro rods.

@oldntatted 8 лет назад

I use the 100% cotton mop heads to make char rope out of... It is also great to dunk the mop strands into hot wax to use as a flame extender for damp ness in the wood for a fire, or to twist into a coil and lift the end up and lite for a candle flame for light a handful of them in a zip lock bag will last quite awhile. I like to use denim material to make char rolls with ( videos on my channel ) it is so easy to pull off the amount of char for the fire bundle i.e.: more for a wetter tinder. Heck! twist a few of the wax mop strands to make a simple fire to sanitize or heat water for food and drink. I enjoy your vids, good work keep it up. ONT...o~*o.....Ride...On.....

@FrankChristopherOutdoors 5 лет назад

You've got a great channel ernie thanks for all your hard work. I always look forward to your videos

@BCJerbs 3 года назад

Hey hey Mr.Paleo hope your staying blessed my friend...im in the learning stage of this craft and recently received a Flint and Steel kit from Ron T. Sawyer and need to make the perfect Char cloth! Loved this video thanks a ton for sharing this bruv! Cheers, Jerbs

@Corpsecrank 3 года назад

This is perfect for me. I wanted a super cheap fast and easy method. I will be using this one personally.

@wrbruce6100 3 года назад

If you want the biggest best char material, get one inch round cushion piping from hobby lobby 100 percent cotton. Char it and tear off a piece and you have a blow torch.

@daviantanner8878 2 года назад

Dude that's big brain! Epic tip, thanx ✌

@zyriab5797 6 лет назад

Gotta try.. right now !

@samthai818 3 месяца назад

I do that with cotton balls! You will get an even hotter ignition. Once a spark is captured the ignition immediately drives deep to the center of the cotton ball. It will burn hot, longer, and is impossible to put out without stamping the whole cotton ball out and pretty much destroying it. So if you want a fire, with a cotton ball, there is no turning back!

@Lukemakesprs 8 лет назад

Cool I have made a few of those but I think that old paint tarps that don't have much paint on them cut into little pieces work great. I need to go make some

@bentontool 2 года назад

Brilliant!

@terryshrives8322 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tip!!

@Lakeman-fb6vl 5 лет назад

I watched your video yesterday on better chart cloth. I went out today and bought some cotton rounds and turned it into char cloth . Amazing, and lights every time whether with a feral rod Or flint and steel. Thank you for this video.

@PaleoHikerMD 5 лет назад

Awesome Peter, glad to hear, and thanks for watching!

@martinchambers8090 5 лет назад

Great tip, thank you. No more cutting up my wife's t-shirts!

@robertgrosser3359 3 года назад

Martin Chambers, what about her knickers?

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 3 года назад

@@robertgrosser3359 the silk ones make a great ball patch for muzzle loaders, cotton for the balls .1 inch under caliber, silk (like the good undies) for the balls .05 inch under caliber.....

@KrokemOutdoors 8 лет назад

great tip! I normally use denim fabric, but will give this a shot. thanks!

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Krokem Outdoors Thanks, and thanks for watching! Subbed your channel, looks great! Will watch some vids this week when I have some time.

@EDCAdventures 8 лет назад

Great tip! I've been experimenting with different charred materials. Usually I use an old undershirt but recently got a par of khakis my dad was going to throw out that are 100% cotton. It works pretty well for being a more heavyweight cotton but doesn't catch a spark as easy. I like charred punkwood a lot but have to go out and find some more. I'll have to try out the wax rounds, looks like yours almost produced a flame by itself! Thanks for sharing. -EDC

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+EDC Adventures Thanks for watching and commenting! Always looking at new things to burn up LOL

@Rick-wn5oh 4 года назад

Personally I like finding an old pair of blue jeans. to me that makes the very best fire starter. I char all that stuff up on my stove in the house. Flint and steel works great.

@MrScooterdude2 2 года назад

Awesome thanks 👍🇨🇦

@stonewallpi1 3 года назад

Great tip! I soak similar cotton rounds in wax for DIY fire starters. I'll have to set aside some of those cotton rounds for Char Cloth now I think! One bit of advice I would give is not to buy the "cheapest" cotton rounds as they are not nearly as thick and useless for lack of a better word. Good video!

@recowabunga7200 4 года назад

thanks

@daveagar5594 3 года назад

Thx.

@LeeRalph100 8 лет назад

Great Tip...I like Smell N Roses use old jeans...but I like this idea...very easy. I like the idea of not having to take the time to stop and cut the material. Thanks For sharing this tip

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Lee Ralph (Pathway to Self Reliance) This idea was completely driven by laziness to not cut things into little squares LOL. Thanks for watching!

@LeeRalph100 8 лет назад

LOL I agree...I had started using rolls of denim. In one of my last videos I tested rolling versus squares...Rolling is the only way to go...well..until I saw this

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

Lee Ralph I had always rolled cotton, the rolls worked SO much better. These recreate the multiple layer effect, and its so lazy it's perfect!

@LeeRalph100 8 лет назад

LOL I am all about Lazy LOL

@FolkwayLodge 8 лет назад

good idea, very creative

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Folkway Lodge Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Flashahol 5 лет назад

Now I can finally use up all those cotton pads I didn't dip in wax!

@georgekatsinis5224 4 года назад

I think I will try quilt batting. My wife has A LOT of scraps.

@billyandrew 6 лет назад

Ever consider frying them in wax? Joking apart, soak them in wax, let them dry and you have wax wafers. Snap one in half, then bend one of the halfs. Lay it down to form an 'L'. I guarantee, one decent strike with a ferro rod and that baby catches and burns. You won't even need to use the entire half and can blow it out for later use, unless there's severe wind blowing. Try it. I promise you'll be converted. Lol.

@Flashahol 5 лет назад

Best fire starters for sure. These can burn like hell in high winds, though.... had 4 foot long sideways flames one time, but you get guaranteed ignition.

@user-yb8lz6el7s 3 года назад

Hobby Lobby has cotton rope that's up to 1 in round 1 yard for like $3

@Dominic.Minischetti 6 лет назад

I just tried this, didn’t like it, they are way too soft for my liking. I have used denim also, it is good, but a plain old cotton tee shirt works the best for me. Flint and steel or fire piston, tees work for me!

@Sleeves 8 лет назад

Thanks for the tip. Great idea. I just checked out your channel and gave you a sub. Will definitely be back to watch more. Smell N Roses sent me your way. Take care and Keep Hiking!

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Sleeves Thanks! I can't imagine not hiking :) Just need time to get out for a longer adventure...but that is in the works as well. Welcome :)

@SuperQuickfix1 6 лет назад

Try gun cleaning patchs

@TeamClutch21 6 лет назад

Could someone plz tell me what ferro rod to use

@Wordsmyth8 4 года назад

How long do you burn it?

@SmellNRoses 8 лет назад

Awesome tip man. I usually use old jeans, the denim makes some great char cloth. But I want to try these cotton rounds, my wife has the same ones in her cabinet...I wonder if she will notice if I rob a few of them? LOL!

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Smell N Roses Tell her you need them for "research"...:)

@SmellNRoses 8 лет назад

PaleoHikerMD LOL! I better just buy my own pack!

@BCJerbs 3 года назад

HEY ERNIE...GAVE YOU A SHOUT OUT ON MY CHANNEL BRUV!👍🏼🇺🇸🇨🇦🤓 CHEERS, JERBS.

@properbeatz 5 лет назад

Do they tear easily, as to fit inside of a fire piston?

@PaleoHikerMD 5 лет назад

I have used them in my fire piston and they have worked great, thanks for watching!

@CARPETMAN-zj9iv 5 лет назад

I use those facial cleansing cotton rounds just as they are you can strike them almost as easy as char cloth and instead of getting a tender you end up with a flame

@shaneintegra 4 года назад

I use 100% cotton jeans

@sinfonianbarelytone9191 8 лет назад

I was going to try it with a retired undershirt this weekend. We've got the same package of rounds for my wife. I may try this as well. Oh and speaking of wives. Doesn't yours watch your videos? Hehe

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Sinfonian Barelytone Oh she does, just messing around a bit! These rounds are just easy, less cutting! Put your package in the mail today as well...they said should be there Saturday.

@sinfonianbarelytone9191 8 лет назад

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

@badhonebrahim7707 8 лет назад

hey bro give me the amazon link of the ligher..

@badhonebrahim7707 8 лет назад

isnt it this one??? Ultimate Survival Technologies Spark Force Firestarter by Ultimate Survival Technologies

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

Here is the link man! It's a great striker, especially for those that don't have tons of experience with ferro rods. Great striker, and soft ferro rod material makes it easy to spark! Thanks for watching! amzn.com/B00930Y4YG

@linksrechts7614 5 лет назад

What about just dipping those makeup remover pads in hot Parafin?

@PaleoHikerMD 5 лет назад

Would work just fine! Thanks for watching

@GatorLife57 8 лет назад

Thumbs up.I subbed you.I think I heard from you by " Smellin Roses " or " Bob808Knight " ???ENJOY....THE SIMPLE. LIFE

@PaleoHikerMD 8 лет назад

+Wolf Travels2 Thanks so much, and welcome!

@CHURCHADJUSTER 5 лет назад

Cut the 45sec into

@Marianopiras 2 года назад

It makes no sense to me to make coal of bought things. If you have to survive you have to make charcoal baits with material found in nature, such as carbonizing the marrows of certain plants.