Hi guys, I have been practicing outdoor firelighting now for the past 2 years (and bushcraft thanks to this forum). I have went through all the motions (buying to much basically!). I am now down to a basic kit I use consistently;
billy can with hobo stove
Swiss ranger stove (doubles for water bottle/brew kit)
Gransfors bruks wilderness hatchet
Heavily modified BK2 and a fantastic leather sheath from Rem at leatherworld
My TBS boar folder (possibly best edc pocket knife ever)
3x3 DD tarp
Flint and tinder kit of my own making (no pouch yet though:-()
And ofc a Fero rod on my knife sheath for backup
I also have moved from using paracord to Jute twine (only using paracord for ridge lines)
Now I am at a stage where I would like to be able to create a fire
Without having any tools other than my pocket knife and some cordage. I have been practicing making nature cord. But let's be honest if needed I could use boot laces. So assume I have cordage.
I live in Scotland and have been having trouble with bow drills. I manage to get smoke pluming out of my hearth board but never any embers! I managed to get all the component parts made and have the method kind of sorted out (only occational slipping and swearing).
Is there any particular wood I should be using for the drill / hearth? I live near a decent size woodland and have numerous types to test with.
Also, out of the various friction based fire methods, is a bow drill the most effective? For my climate.
Thanks guys and girls
billy can with hobo stove
Swiss ranger stove (doubles for water bottle/brew kit)
Gransfors bruks wilderness hatchet
Heavily modified BK2 and a fantastic leather sheath from Rem at leatherworld
My TBS boar folder (possibly best edc pocket knife ever)
3x3 DD tarp
Flint and tinder kit of my own making (no pouch yet though:-()
And ofc a Fero rod on my knife sheath for backup
I also have moved from using paracord to Jute twine (only using paracord for ridge lines)
Now I am at a stage where I would like to be able to create a fire
Without having any tools other than my pocket knife and some cordage. I have been practicing making nature cord. But let's be honest if needed I could use boot laces. So assume I have cordage.
I live in Scotland and have been having trouble with bow drills. I manage to get smoke pluming out of my hearth board but never any embers! I managed to get all the component parts made and have the method kind of sorted out (only occational slipping and swearing).
Is there any particular wood I should be using for the drill / hearth? I live near a decent size woodland and have numerous types to test with.
Also, out of the various friction based fire methods, is a bow drill the most effective? For my climate.
Thanks guys and girls
as in anything, practise makes perfecto!
