I found out that birch burns when wet! And while I do carry man-made tinder, I prefer trying on natural (since synthetic will eventually wear out). And so far, the firesteel IS my play with piece. The sparklites I have I've been less than pleased on natural tinder.

I'm suprised cattail worked. I've tried for ages with that stuff. Also hair, leaves, grasses... and like I said, man-made stuff. It's no challenge when you toss PG into your dryer lint though! I'll keep an eye out for the moss; tried some last time I was on a hike, but it might have been too wet.

I think I'll do it again tomorrow and make sure it wasn't a fluke.