The best fire starters: firesteels, lighters and tinder
People have been making fires since the dawn of time. It is one of the most famous and oldest techniques to survive. Whether you want to light a campfire, start a cosy fire in the fireplace or use your barbecue: you need the right tools. From the practical flame of a lighter, the hot sparks from a firesteel or even a fire starter that uses the power of the sun. Regardless of the fire starter, also don't forget using the right tinder. We have everything you need to start a warm fire.
Firesteels
Firesteels are perfect when spending time in nature. Nothing is as unpredictable as the weather. Especially when the weather is bad being able to build a fire is key. You then need a fire starter that will always work. Regardless of the weather. It doesn't matter how wet or cold it is, the hot sparks of a firesteel enable you to even build a fire in the worst of conditions. Before you go out in nature it is important to know how to properly use a firesteel. We will tell you all about it in our topic: how to use a firesteel!
Tinder
Tinder is just as important as the right fire starter. Fortunately nature offers many ways of finding or creating natural tinder. From fungi, wood shavings, fatwood or birch bark. Looking for some dry material for on the road? Check out our ready-made tinder.
Lighters
With a lighter you make sure you can always keep a flame close. The ease with which you can build a fire with a lighter is why many people often take a lighter with them when they go for a walk, go camping or why they store it in a bug-out bag. From butane gas lighters, refillable lighters or real Zippos. We will have a lighter that will suit you best.