[pct-l] Fw: How To Light A Fire Instantly In Snow, Ice, And Wind

[Edward Anderson]

An advantage of the cotton ball/Vaseline approach in an emergency is that I have both in my small first aid kit. I also always carry windproof-waterproof matches. 
MendoRider-Hiker
 

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 From: James Vesely <JVesely at edmsupply.com>
To: Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Fw: How To Light A Fire Instantly In Snow, Ice, And Wind
  
I have found that by soaking cotton balls or round cotton makeup pads in
liquefied wax make great emergency fire starters they are water proof
and burn for a long time.  

Jim

Hi Gang,
I thought some on this list might be interested in this. A handfull in a
small Ziplock wouldn't weigh much or take up much space in your pack.
MendoRider-Hiker

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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:27 PM
Subject: How To Light A Fire Instantly In Snow, Ice, And Wind
  
  

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Dear Ed,

Have  you ever noticed that the times when you really need to light a
fire outdoors  are usually the times when conditions for lighting a fire
aren't good? It's  damp out, or raining. Maybe even snowing. The wood is
wet. It's windy. When  you're tired, cold, wet, and hungry, struggling
to get a fire permission.