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#110744 - 10/30/07 06:55 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: ]
miner Offline
Journeyman

Registered: 09/05/03
Posts: 75
Loc: Layton, Utah
Originally Posted By: Hacksaw
Why are you guys trying to keep a PJ soaked cotton ball dry? Once you get the Vaseline in there water won't be a problem...you just need to contain the mess.


The small containers I get from REI do a great job at containing the mess. They also happen to be somewhat waterproof. I was just stating this fact because I use them for other things too.

Although PJ cottonballs will light if they get wet I don't necessarily think keeping them dry is bad. Besides a waterproof container will contain the mess as-well-as or better than a non-waterproof container.

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#110867 - 10/31/07 06:10 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: miner]
Susan Offline
Geezer

Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
When you're in WallyWorld, keep an eye on the travel-size aisle, as the contents keep changing. I found some clear 2oz plastic containers (2x2") with easy screw tops. They're probably not tiny enough for the minimalists, but okay for a daypack or larger.

Sue

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#110924 - 11/01/07 01:13 AM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: Susan]
sodak Offline
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Registered: 03/20/05
Posts: 410
Large straws (the biggest 7-11 carries), zip lock bags, and cigar tubes. Easy to tuck away in your pack.

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#111058 - 11/01/07 06:52 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: SheepDog]
frenchy Offline
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Registered: 12/18/02
Posts: 1320
Loc: France
Originally Posted By: SheepDog
I have also heat sealed it into short pieces of soda straw but that is a lot of work and even though it works well is not resealable in the field!!


why would you want to "reseal" it in the field ???
I do use this system. If I need to use one, I cut it open and that's it : I will use all the coton there is in that piece of straw. Maybe I will even open another one if it looks like one is not enough tinder.

Granted : it's a bit of work to prepare those. But they are easy to store anywhere and they are waterproof.
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#111092 - 11/01/07 10:36 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: bmo]
samhain Offline
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Registered: 11/30/05
Posts: 598
Loc: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I've used old prescription bottles.

So far no problems.



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samhain autumnwood

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#111192 - 11/02/07 06:20 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: frenchy]
SheepDog Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 02/27/05
Posts: 232
Loc: Wild Wonderful WV
Originally Posted By: frenchy
why would you want to "reseal" it in the field ???
I do use this system. If I need to use one, I cut it open and that's it : I will use all the coton there is in that piece of straw. Maybe I will even open another one if it looks like one is not enough tinder.

Granted : it's a bit of work to prepare those. But they are easy to store anywhere and they are waterproof.


Because it usually does not take me very much to get a fire going so why burn the whole thing as you may very well need it later!!

SD
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#111198 - 11/02/07 07:01 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: SheepDog]
Schwert Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 03/13/02
Posts: 905
Loc: Seattle, Washington
I use Clik Clak candy tins that are about 1.5" in diameter and about a half inch thick. Mints and other flavored small candies come in these. I can force in a large amount of vaseline/cotton and the lid clicks into place. A push on the center of the lid...claks it open. Neat, thin and hold plenty of cotton.

I add the vaseline to the cotton in these tins. Lay in some vaseline, then a pulled out cotton ball, vaseline, another pulled out cotton ball, forcing it down hard. Repeat...this forces out any excess vaseline and really packs the tin full.



As to plastic straws I just cut them long, fold the end over, then secure the fold with a short section of straw. I usually put a short string along the cotton as I force it in...then a gentle pull will remove a bit of cotton easily.


Edited by Schwert (11/02/07 07:03 PM)

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#111209 - 11/02/07 08:49 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: SheepDog]
frenchy Offline
Veteran

Registered: 12/18/02
Posts: 1320
Loc: France
Originally Posted By: SheepDog

Because it usually does not take me very much to get a fire going so why burn the whole thing as you may very well need it later!!

SD


Oh, I see... "the whole thing..." ...
I guess we do not have the same idea about "pieces of plastic straw".
Mine are about 1.5 inches long, maybe 2" maximum....you don't put a whole cotton ball in such a piece !
So, I DO use "the whole thing" to light a fire !! and sometimes need two of them...

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#111290 - 11/03/07 03:36 PM Re: OK I give up/ Question about cotton balls [Re: Schwert]
teacher Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
thanks -- and great pic. Looks like a magazine ad.

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