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  Tinder for a Soggy BushI recently spoke with an old hunter about some difficulties I had on a recent camp in the Tararuas. The weather had been rainy for a few d… Started by Brent Jarnell |
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May 6 Reply by Jeff Cameron |
  Flint sourcesHi all, I was wondering whether anyone is aware of a source of reasonable flint near them? I am aware that the limestone around Kaikoura an… Started by Martin Hunter |
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May 6 Reply by Martin Hunter |
  Fire StorageOk, so you are in a survival situation, You have started the fire with one of the many methods discussed. How do you keep that sucker going… Started by Jeff Cameron |
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May 1 Reply by Jeff Cameron |
Supplejack as tinder?Hi all, I have heard recently of the use of supplejack as a tinder. It seems to me like the tougher, dried parts of the plant can be pounde… Started by Martin Hunter |
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Apr 24 Reply by Scott Hamilton |
 flint sourceI would also love to get my hands on one or two pieces of flint if anyone knows of a source here in nz Started by Ray Saunders |
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 Bow drill, Friction fireHas any one come across a suitable, readily available wood, in NZ that is good for friction fire? I have tried some Pine and got smoke but… Started by Scott Hamilton |
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Apr 21 Reply by Ray Saunders |
flint fireHi Nathan, I think what might help you quite a bit would be to make some char cloth which is mainly cotton material cut into small squares… Started by Ray Saunders |
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FirecraftMany years ago i had the fortunate experience of being accepted into the "deercullers" training school at Dipflat on the Wairau river out o… Started by Rod Thompson |
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 Flint and SteelI managed to get my hands on a single piece of flint about the size of a matchbox, perfect for fire starting. It throws really good sparks… Started by Ryan Hunt |
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Jan 7 Reply by barnsey |
 Water Proof BIC mini LighterI happen to like lighters and cary my firesteel as a back up only but yes lighter can get wet so I made up a waterproof cap for a BIC mini… Started by Talbert de Jong |
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Jul 11, 2011 Reply by Ryan Hunt |
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