I have been experimenting with new tinders recently and have discovered how good Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is. It is not a tinder I have heard recommended before.
There should be a picture of reed seed heads here......HOPEFULLY!
To take a spark Collect 6 - 10 seed heads rub them briefly between your hands and then spark into them. Unlike Reed Mace (AKA Bull Rush) which flash burns, reed seed heads burn relitively slowly.
To take an ember from a bow/hand drill collect double the amount and make a nest. It is the quickest tinder I have found for getting from ember to fire
There should be a picture of reed seed heads here......HOPEFULLY!

To take a spark Collect 6 - 10 seed heads rub them briefly between your hands and then spark into them. Unlike Reed Mace (AKA Bull Rush) which flash burns, reed seed heads burn relitively slowly.

To take an ember from a bow/hand drill collect double the amount and make a nest. It is the quickest tinder I have found for getting from ember to fire
