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https://quietjourney.com/community/YABB.cgi?num=1339856898 Message started by Oldie Moldy on Jun 16th, 2012 at 2:28pm |
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Title: Re: Littlbug sn. stove and Fast Bucksaw Post by solotripper on Jul 11th, 2012 at 6:37pm
Those conditions are exactly why IMHO anyone who wants/needs a fire brings a small saw big enough to cut a piece of downed wood that even if wet will have a dry center (heart).
Something to split it and initially a fire starter of some kind to get things going. Birch bark is great and If you run across some, it's a good idea to stash some in a zip lock. I'm partial to my paraffin wax/ dryer lint/ cardboard egg carton homemade firestarters. I've added a trick b-day candle center wick to give it a little extra bang. The magnesium powder in the candlewick makes these burn hot/fast, enough to light even the wettest wood, but the dryer the fuel source the less smoke, although if the bugs are bad, excess smoke might be a good thing.. |
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