Originally Posted By: raydarkhorse
I'm beginning to feel a little backward my flint is my primary tool for starting a fire, I use it first and save the lighter and matches for when I'm in trouble.


+1 for using the fire steel/ferro rod first. Mine is pulled from a StrikeForce: 1/2" x 2 1/4" of pyrotechnic wonder. Fine shave some wood or pull out a Coghlan's Emergency Tinder and flames will soon appear. grin
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