Best way of making fire

[Lee_shanahan]

I've been thinking of the best way of making fire, i prefer the old firestick method of making fire. Which is your preference?

 

[jasons]

you should rename this thread to which is your prefered way to start fire

 

[cyclist]

I´d go for UV-rays and lightning - true bushcraft ways of starting a fire. Enviromental friendly too.
Most other methods of fire starting are based on engineering

 

[bambodoggy]

you should rename this thread to which is your prefered way to start fire

I agree....lol....I've voted "lighter" as I think it's the best way to light a fire....however, it's not my prefered option

Cheers,

Bam.

 

[Lee_shanahan]

you should rename this thread to which is your prefered way to start fire

There we go changed the name

 

[lukeuk2]

i like using the fire stick to start a fire, but i have not yet started a fire with friction so i do not now if i like that way.

 

[g4ghb]

I've voted for firesteel - as it is the most reliable way i've found in all conditions

I do love a flint and steel and am still perfection my friction technique

I guess it all depends on the situation! - if youa re quiet by yourself and have the time to 'play' or are in front of a crown and need to 'please' first time

 

[rik_uk3]

Lighter (or matches) is my first choice, then fire stick comes a close second.

 

[jasons]

For me it all down to what I am up to if I have time on my hands then I like the bowdrill if I want a swift brew then fire steel .its good to try all and not to rely on matches or a lighter. Its even better to go out when its hammering down with rain and try to get your fire going .I like to test my skills

 

[fred gordon]

I think that, like many of these polls, it depends on the circumstances. In an ideal world, with lots of time and resourses it is tempting to think we would use friction. When a gale if blowing and its snowing and you are near freezing, I don't think it would be your first choice. Perhaps firesticks is a fair compromise. However, in severe situations I have found the RM suggestion of using pieces of inner tube to get a fire going very effective.

 

[Wayland]

I use traditional flint and steel almost daily...

 

[Seoras]

I vote for friction as preference especially the handrill, but for ease it must be Flint & Steel with a Char Tube, especially in the wet.

 

[Lee_shanahan]

Yer i totally agree with the comments, it all depends on the situation. In a life threatening situation it would mean getting a fire going as quick as you can with as little effort possible. Basically i was just wonder what type of fire starting method you use if your just want to get a fire going when out in preforming a bit of bushcraft. I'm sorry all, i should have stated this and been more clear when i asked the question

 

[Jjv110]

I think it is satisfying to start a fire without matches or a lighter, but using a lighter to light a fire lighter is quicker. It's not cheating, the objective is to light a fire. I do, however, think that to have the ability to use other methods is important if you are going on a serious trip.

 

[fred gordon]

Yer i totally agree with the comments, it all depends on the situation. In a life threatening situation it would mean getting a fire going as quick as you can with as little effort possible. Basically i was just wonder what type of fire starting method you use if your just want to get a fire going when out in preforming a bit of bushcraft. I'm sorry all, i should have stated this and been more clear when i asked the question

I think that would have to be firesticks. You get all the fun of preparing the wood and endless practice with your favourite knife making the sticks. When it gets blunt you can sit in front of the fire and sharpen it!

 

[British Red]

The most satisfying s flint and steel for me...

The best? In the wet? When gagging for a brew? a couple of zip firelighters and a Silva Helios!

Red

 

[rich59]

The best way is the one that gives you most satisfaction, i.e. you have painstakingly learned the technique over months of practice, had to work at it and overcome some hurdles, hunted out the materials, worked up a sweat, got some blisters, nearly failed..... but finally you get a glowing coal and it goes out, so you start again and get a coal quicker and succeed in getting the fire this time and coax it to take your kindling and eventually get your supper on. Better than your common or garden quick fires any day.............

Hand drill!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rik_uk3]

So the hand drill is an ancient fire lighting method in Britain?

 

[Wayland]

So the hand drill is an ancient fire lighting method in Britain?

Not sure but it's a great way to keep a bunch of scouts busy all night...

If you want a fire, flint and steel shouldn't take more than thirty seconds.

 

[gregorach]

So the hand drill is an ancient fire lighting method in Britain?

Good question... I've never heard of any archeological evidence for it, but then the materials aren't the sort to be well preserved in our environment. As far as historical times go, we know for sure that flint and steel was the prefered method until the invention of the friction match.

I'd say it's possible, but perhaps not likely. I get the impression that such friction techniques are more popular in slightly less damp environments... And I suspect that most ancient Britons would just try not to let the fire go out in the first place.