Originally Posted By: LesSnyder
MoBOB... I hate to admit it, but I've never been in a Dollar Store

Jackie... they would have some pride in ownership if they assembled the kits themselves, or even made things like the petroleum jelly cotton straws,

for most adults or trained Scouts, a Bic lighter... and some form of tinder if the fuel is expended, but striker still works, is probably the most practical

I'm gonna keep pushing the hacksaw blade till somebody agrees with me laugh


Right you are, Les. We're going to make survival kit building a special activity for them at our intro to Cub Scouts day this Saturday.

GO TO THE DOLLAR STORE! :-)

I like the sticker idea too. It, like some other things, would be best paired with a lesson on how to use it effectively. Basic fire building is a foreign concept to a lot of people, and the OP said no training/knowledge. A BIC is something most people know how to use, but I'd vote for a fire craft lesson to go with it.

I like the hacksaw idea. I saw some small ones for sale at a local flea market on the weekend and picked up a couple. Thanks for the tip!
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