The Best Survival Fire Starters - One of Them Floats! 

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I've been making those fire discs (as I call them) for years now. All you need is cotton face cleaning pads, some used candle wax (around 4 tablespoons worth), 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly and a metal bowl. Heat up the wax and petroleum jelly, mix well then soak the cotton pads in it. I keep them in my used pellet cans. Saves a lot of money

"I love the smell of fatwood in the morning, it smells like, victory." Great vid as always.

One of the best firestarters are Vaseline impregnated cotton balls. I have also experimented with Vaseline coated Qtips. They really extend you Vic lighters fuel life and are used like a match

Good video. I have to make mention of your quick ridge line set up. I was camping in the Guadalupe mountains this Pat's week and just had my hammock set up. It was around 1:30 am when I heard the first crack of lightning and then smelled rain, got up deployed the ridge line and poncho not sure how fast I could reasonably say in or around 2 minutes. I was back in my hammock and remained dry. That is one reason I practice at night a lot. Once more thanks for sharing your ideas. I give credit where credit is due.

It's nice to see all these methods. It gives you some options.

Instead of carrying regular candles, Walmart sells " trick" Re- Light Candles, which self ignite if blown out, at only .97 cents a dozen. Plus, they're festive as hell.

How susceptible are all these when starting a fire in heavy winds or light to medium rain? Maybe you could cover in another video. Would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

2 great options to add: 1) Doritos. Yes, doritos burn slow and easy. 2) cotton balls dipped in Vaseline. I store these in film canisters or prescription bottles.

I had a little experiment a couple of weeks ago. I thought “what could I do with what’s in my pack if out in the field and having trouble lighting a fire. I have mini infernos but what if I didn’t? So I made a down & dirty super match from things I carry. A cotton ball soaked in Vaseline with 4 cheap stormproof matches (haha, hardly, but have titans now) spaced around the ball and all held together with duct tape. I lit it up and started the stop watch on my phone. I was pleased to see I still had flame after 10 minutes. On another note, when you reviewed the Arcturus survival blanket I already had one on order. It arrived and I was very impressed with the quality. What an awesome product. Anyway, thanks for another great video. Cheers from Australia. 🦘🦘🦘

Really appreciate your video and no nonsense approach, straight to the point useful information without a bunch of rambling.

Good info for those of us in rainy Oregon!

There's no way on earth that one's not completely prepared to survive almost anywhere after watching Corporals Corner videos! I'm going from a novice survivalist to Bring that Fire in my Face and You Shall Get It Slapped Right Back on Yours, dragonly fast and precise. Well, at least that's how strong I feel after learning what he's been teaching. Thank You, Sir!

Younger corporal. Same no nonsense delivery of vital info. Love it.

Outstanding video sir. It was great meeting you at the gathering I will see you next go around.

Another great wet-weather fire starting aid is the humble candle. A candle will maintain a steady heat for a considerable time, and produces a surprising amount of heat. One can even get candles in metal tubs that have up to 3 wicks, and can boil a litre of water in 8-12 mins, depending on the ambient temperature. Tea lights are great because they are flat, and can slip in under a bundle of kindling and just burn away till the fire inevitably starts. The larger varieties are guaranteed to get a fire going in no time. If one is compiling a survival tin a candle is a great idea - cut a domestic candle in half (about 6"), and shave off some wax on two opposing sides, making it quite flat (much less space than a round candle). Take a wooden school ruler and cut in half. Place each half along the flat candle surfaces and bind up with a length of duct tape. Why? To ensure it doesn't accidentally get broken for some reason. Also the wood of the ruler can be used for a small amount of kindling, while the duct tape can serve as excellent tinder. [Note: this is not my original ides - this was our Scout Master's idea, from my schoolboy days!] If you can get hold of them, the British Army Arctic survival candles are the very best. They are amazing, and generate a massive amount of heat, while also being completely edible! Thanks for the great videos. I enjoy your sense of humour enormously!

Great train up Marine...... Good job... THANK YOU FOR PUTTING ALL OF THIS OUT THERE...

Awesome vid as always!! I will definitely get me some Pyro putty!! I love the inferno cake they are awesome as well I have taken them on many camping trips!!!

As always to the point and informative. That putty stuff is pretty cool for the floating and shaping it.

Thank you for providing this valuable information!

I see why you're one of the instructors that's Pathfinder School you're very knowledgeable and you're very good teacher

Another outstanding video! Love seeing your tools you’ve built in the background. Keep me coming Corporal Kelly. I’ll keep watching.

Another great video! I like the facts that you provide, about these items. You always demonstrate everything so clearly. Thank you.

The pyro puddly has a striking resemblance to C-4, but absolutely not recommend to the general public. We used it when we ran out of heat tabs, cooking our C Rations (the cans came in a rectangle box). Yay, I'm old school, Platoon 3037 graduated 9May1977, and 2-1/2 year in 2/7 1st Mar Div. with all that said, Cpl. Kelly hits it on the head: prepare, improvise, adapt, and you well over-come. God Speed, God Bless, God Bless our Constitution, and God Bless the Marine Corps,,,,, 🇺🇸 Semper Fi L/Cpl KR Daniels

I know everyone knows cotton balls and vaseline...but what I like to do is make a double boiler and put the vaseline in the top and heat it until it's a liquid...then soak the cotton balls In the liquid for a couple minutes..remove to cool....put in a tinfoil wrap for strage... it will burn for at least 30 min...and I've used one to light a fire in the winter with snow covered frozen wood

Your videos are so informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

Right on,thanks for sharing brother!

Thanks for sharing your videos. And keep up the good work. If I know I will be in a situation where I must, absolutely, positively have to get a fire started asap... I take a 20 minute road flare.

Another great show and very informative thanks corporal

Again another fantastic video simply made but to the point. Always learning good stuff with your Corporal Kelly, thanks again.

Outstanding info Cpl. I use fat lightered all the time. I live in South Georgia & we literally "grow" it down here. Love your videos, great job as always. South Georgia SGT. US Army RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

These are great tips. Do you know there’s only 1 prepper shop in the U.K. they also claim to be the only one in Europe. That’s how rare it is to find prepping or preppers over here. Of course that means prices are ridiculously high & finding people of s similar mindset so rare. x

Some very good ideas thank you

Very nice, complete tips, thank you!

Excellent work thank you.

Thanks Shawn. Great video; great info.

Nice video. Really is helpful to see each method demonstrated. Makes it so much easier to remember the skill when needed.

Love it, and keep it coming. Great info!

FIRE (for effect)!!! That putty looks fun. I'll check some out next time I am over at SRO. 👍

I will be honest when I first saw this video I thought, ab not more gimmicks. I am a huge fan of your channel thought I would give it a go even if it was a sponsors video. I have to say you changed my perspective a bit. Everything has a place, at times such as an emergency when hypothermia is setting in you may not be afforded the time to do it the old fashioned way. So I guess to sum it up, another great video it has a purpose and a clear point. Thank you for sharing Sir. Cheers from Canada Shawn

Great, thanks. Explained really well

I also like using the candle made from cardboard, wax and an old tin that you made a video on, it works well too!

Great Video. Fat Wood is a Go To for me and is easily found even up North. (The best method is to look for the Stumps of downed Pine Trees. They will always have a high impregnation of Pine Sap.) Also if you want a small hot Fire find a half rotten Pine Tree and kick out the Pine Knots. They burn nicely. The Mini Inferno's we used to make way back when in Boy Scouts. We always added some Magnesium to make them burn hotter. (I have them in my Pocket or Fall into the Water Kit.) Always carry a minimum of 3 ways to start a Fire. Mine are a Flint and Steel Kit, (prefered) Fire Steel and Lighter. My Wife Carries Waterproof Matches, a Doan's Bar and a Fresnel Lens. Always grab Tinder as you move and put it in an inside Pocket so it dries. (I actually have a smallish Gore Tex Bag for this.)

thanks for the vid!! Now I have a few more stuff to add to my list!! Keep it up Corporal!!

Going back and watching some of your old vids, and watching the whole thing to keep your view times up! Duck tape rolls impregnated with magnesium shavings are great too!

I really enjoy your teaching style. You have helped me learn alot.

Can totally make those mini infernos. Flat “cosmetic” cotton discs (or squares) saturate with WD40 and dip in wax. Heck of a lot cheaper than the mini inferno. And the WD40 will burn for about 10-15 minutes.

thank you corporal.

Thank you, Corporal Kelly!!

Thanks Shawn...I knew about SHREDDING old duck tape into fine fibers for a loose ball to use with a Ferro, but Sgt. "Major Malfunction" here didn't think...well just roll it up..numbknuts..😂 I have rolled it up on a stick for an improvised torch...good Lord...

Thanks for showing the functionality of these items. Ty for the video

As always as good,love it

I'm glad there's other you tubers that show you how to make your own fire disc

Great stuff! This is one of the best outdoor channels out there! Straight to the point practical stuff👌🏻

Great lesson....... thanks corporal 's corner......👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Very valuable info, thanks! 👍

I'm not a Pyro, but I love being the one to build our camp fire. These ideas you have are great. Can hardly wait to try them. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for the video.

Loved it, super informative!

Awesome video Thanks for sharing it 👍

That pyro putty looks like a blend of a soft wax with something like wood flour. On a more DIY front, candle wax, petroleum jelly, etc. as water proofing accelerant, with sawdust, paper, cotton ball, cotton cloth, etc. as wick and sustainer.

Fatwood is always a part of my fire kit but have never tried these other types of starters. Thanks for showing them to us . Love your videos, they are always very informative

Awesome video, great add on to any kit

Cpl awesome video thank you for posting this

outstanding !! Great info, loved it !!

Had not seen this before. Great video and great job. Very informative. Semper Fi. Charles

Keep up the awesome videos! Great job

Simple. No bs. Like always...perfect video:)

Outstanding video thank you, I carry all these but the pyro putty, Another favourite I like is compressed Trioxane

Another Awesome video thank you for all the hard work you do in the making of your videos truly awesome content 💪👍

Awesome video, budd!! Thanks for sharing!!

Good to go! Thanks, Brother.

Bicycle rubber inner tube....great in wet weather.

Love the uploads man

Great "real" info as always. Thanks for keeping it educational and not sensationalizing.

A BIG HELLO FROM THE UK 👍LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP TOP TIP HAVE A BLESSED DAY 👍👍

Great instructional video....I’m leaving on July 25 for a 4 day Solo Canoe trip on one of our area rivers 87 miles from launch to finish. Keep up the good work your channel is one I recommend to my hiking and canoeing associates.

Solid video. Value added content for the community.

That flaming moon pie looks awesome! Fire hates me... I need these. All of em. Outstanding as always.

Outstanding video. 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks. Awesome video

Outstanding Video...Freedom for all people..

Awesome thx for sharing , i have the stuff from pathfinder , since i bought their canteen kit but the putty is nice as well

Thank you Corporal

Taught my older slower brother and son about some wonderful firestarters and fire assist, and used uop some old saved rendered fat, and other such easily caught sparkers.... was so fun. Thanks man, for the opportunity to share and make something useful from salvage soap ingredients et all.... You rock, dude. A dear friend of mine who used to hike along with me in winter at shorgrass prairie area, with a few clumps of trees... well, he taught me some great firestarters, and we even hunted together for fun and cameraderie and exploration more than all... we still always when we had enough, had the means for a good quick fire from even damp materials near in those trees, deadfall, no pine or anything, spruce, birch, all good, and twigs and twigs and bedding area twigs, ... upside down fire..... oh, dude, thanks for this vid....... what great memories and lessons for my young ones in winter too. Jut go snowshoe out somewhere, if needed not too far, in old hunting field, in prairie, and have a little fire and soup. And quick enough to make, with right stuff. A lesson that will stay for life. Thanks for today.

Outstanding !

Thanks for sharing, great information 👍

Thanks heaps for this information. We are limited in Western Australia on quality products so seeing this helps. Thanks again, from cougar.

Great video. Excellent presentation!

Glad to find this video brother

Good video Corporal. Thanks and take care.

Thank you!, have a nice day!.

thanks corporal

Great channel buddy. Thanks.

During Az "monsoon" this would be handy. We get a rain and snow mix on the mountains. Good thing we have alot of Pine. Thank you.

Thanks form the great info

Never forget 00 steel wool and a 9 volt battery, very light and easy to pack.

Great video 👍 I'm always looking for new products to keep a fire in wet weather thinks corporal 👌👊

thanks you for this video, Sir

I just purchased the bottle kit from Self Reliance Outfitters and the tin of fire starter is included..im excited to try it!