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Guide to Fire Starter Kits
Building a campfire is one of the most essential and invaluable camping skills. A roaring campfire is vital for cooking, evening entertainment and even emergency survival.
Newspaper and matches are a simple, time-tested method. But if you’ll be roughing it in the woods, it’s best to have a fire starter kit. Here are some of the best fire starter kits for all kinds of camping.
Before starting a campfire, review the Leave No Trace principles for minimizing campfire impacts and check for fire restrictions in your area.
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Best Ferro Rod and Striker Kit
This basic ferro rod and steel striker kit is a reliable camping tool to have on hand when you need to start a fire. Ferrocerium is a popular material in fire starter kits, and this one is engineered to last for 20,000 strikes.
A paracord strap makes this kit easy to carry, but it serves another purpose too — a jute cord embedded in the center can be used as tinder when there’s none around.
