5 of the Best Fire Starters

According to Time Magazine, history records the first fire as far back as 420 million years ago.

What do you think? Did they have a lighter or a blowtorch? Probably not. It’s said to have been created from charcoal rocks.

That makes us appreciate our charcoal barbecues more, doesn’t it? The same rock still sparks the same flames all these years later.

Still, whether you’re looking to stoke the flames in your living room or your outdoor fire pit, we have five fire starters here that will help you get the job done.

 

1. Flint and Steel

Let’s begin with a classic approach. Out of all fire starters, this one is as reliable as the rising sun.

Flint and steel are great tools to have on hand as storebought or homemade fire starters.

Whether in your home or out camping, this creates a nice spark to get a nice fire going using moss, paper, or wood shavings for kindling.

2. Handheld Blow Torch

You won’t have an issue getting a fire started with a butane-fueled fire starter!

All you need are some pieces of dry wood scraps and logs. The torch emits over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and will have your fire blazing in no time.

 

 

3. Magnesium Block

This is a great tool for kits containing survival fire starters. Most magnesium blocks contain ferrocerium which may be glued to the side of the block or sold separately.

Magnesium burns at high temperatures. When mixing shavings from the block with tinder and ferrocerium, it creates a spark.

When used properly, this tool is enough to start hundreds of fires.

4. Waterproof Matches

These are good fire starters to have on hand when hiking or camping in the wild.

Most companies have these available in waterproof cases that can fully submerge in water without damaging the matches.

The matches can stay lit for up to 15 seconds, and some can resist being extinguished by dirt or water when lit.

5. Rechargeable Lighter

Unlike homemade fire starters, rechargeable lighters are a much more user-friendly option. They’re weatherproof, and most come with around 45 uses. It’s a quick, modern-day solution when you need to light a fire in a pinch.

Speaking of modern-day, you don’t even have to go through all the trouble of striking a match. The folks over at the Flame Company build fireplaces with gas fire logs that are so authentic-looking, guests will be in awe.

Indulge in all the beauty at https://www.theflamecompany.com/gaslogsbrands.

 

The Best Fire Starters for You

So, which will it be? Will you take the classic route with flint and steel or the more modern approach with a rechargeable lighter?

Each of these fire starters are easy to come by. But, the result is always the same: timeless beauty.

As you keep packing up your survival kit of cozying up to your home, we invite you to keep coming back to visit our blog. It’s continually being updated with you in mind!