Maya Dust

[Tony]

tony, where did you get your maya sticks from?

I got hold of a big bag Trade - to sell on in the bcuk shop......I really need to get that up and running

 

[buffalobill]

ok - till then i think i'll try the bamboo shavings method as mentioned in another thread.

 

[Rod]

For what it's worth I found mixing it with thistle down and some birch bark makes a pretty good tinder bundle. I agree that on its own its pants and that the tin is the best bit!

Have used Maya Sticks - which are ace. You used to be able to get these on the Light My Fire UK website http://www.lightmyfire.uk.com/swedish_firesteel_maya_dust.html, but as with all good things - they disappear...

Now's your chance to corner the market Tone!

 

[gregorach]

For what it's worth I found mixing it with thistle down and some birch bark makes a pretty good tinder bundle.

Yeah, that's the mix I generally use for the firesteel. Very good tinder IMHO.

 

[tomtom]

i have maya sticks, they smell nice and make go tinder when you shred them and use them with something that will take a spark, but really in an ideal situation its better to collect all your tinder in the field, not relying on stuff you have brought with you.. and if you really need to carry something with you to help you get going you may as well use the space wisely and pack something 100% reliable like wetfire tinder or vasaline wool balls.