Make A Pocket Fire Starter Kit

Keep these lightweight, versatile items in your pack so you can spark a flame in any situation.

By Aden Tate
Published on February 16, 2022
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by Aden Tate

You’re 7 miles into the middle of nowhere on a day hike. It rained the night before, and the trail is a muddy mess as a result. One more mile to go until you reach the waterfall, and then you’re scheduled to turn around so you can make it back home by nightfall.

And then you slip.

You wake up an hour later in a daze, with a headache and a badly sprained ankle. You’re going to be stuck there for the night, and since it’s still early spring, you know the temperature is going to get very cold very fast. You need a fire, and you need it now.

In situations such as these, a proper fire-starter kit is essential. Furthermore, this kit should easily fit in your pocket so you’re guaranteed to have it when you need it.

Make Your Kit Convenient and Easy to Use

Before you start gathering equipment for your kit, however, you’ll need to set some guidelines. When putting such a kit together, there are three main characteristics it needs to have:

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