Here in Finland my first and second choices would be birch bark, third could be debated. But what is the standard in others parts? I actually have no idea as I have never had to light a fire anywhere else.
Finns always do fuzz sticks. Seems to be included in our genes.Don’t do fuzz sticks.
Mugwort's an old hearth herb.Mugwort? I didn’t know about that. How is that used?