DIY Fire Starters That EMBARRASS The Ones YOU Buy

This is how you can make fire starters at home that can be used on your next outdoor adventure. Backpacking, elk hunting, deer hunting, or just a family camping trip - these things are awesome.

I yet to find a commercial option that compares. They are easy to make, easy to store, and hold a flame for an insane amount of time, in any weather.

This is a great project for family to do together.

#camping #hunting #elkhunting #muledeerhunting #backpackhunting #adventure #selfreliance #pursuitwithcliff
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*Cliff no longer takes on new guided hunt or expedition clients. He sold all operating outfitting/guiding businesses prior to 2021.

[mikecameron]

Very polite children well mannered. That was worth watching this video on its own.

[cindyyeager]

What a dad. Doing a project with the kids. They will remember these moments for the rest of their lives. Makes me miss my dad.

[kylekaae]

I am a old guy. And from what I see is that your a good dad. More important than being a good guide. So proud to see a young dad doing a good job. Enough with the soft. You rock on your hunting advise.Keep it up.

[paulellsworth]

Back in the early 80s as a boy scout we took a Tuna tin, cut carbord to fit, rolled it up tight pressed it in and then poured wax in . Easily packed easily stored and has been working great for over 30 years.

[johndicus]

"teach me and I learn, involve me and I understand"
A good lesson on how to involve kids in life and learning.

[PsychoKillerSquirrel]

I have seen this formula before but the interaction with the kiddos and them being a part of dad's hobby gets an enthusiastic like and follow from me!!

[benjamincooper]

I used to go to church with a guy who made similar fire starters, but instead of lint, he used sawdust. I remember those working really well too.

[johnhancock]

I just did that for elk camp this year for the first time. This works awesome and I was acting like a kid with how excited I was to start the tent oven every morning and night with these starters! Great tip!!!!

[docsmom]

Great idea and recycling is always good. I love that you involve your kids in the project, teaching and explaining everything as you go. Well done!

[bbirkeland]

Dude, these are amazing! My daughter helped me make about 20 of these today. We took one outside in dry weather to see how long it would burn and it finally stopped after 13 minutes!!! Stoked to use these in the mountains. Thank you for the awesome video.

[jackofnone]

I've been making these for years!!! I use one every time I start the woodstove.

[rebeccaheidi]

This makes an awesome Scouts BSA project, and saves on the frustration when the Scouts are trying to learn/start there own firses

[josephanthony]

This is a great project! I’m going to do this with my five-year-old this weekend. normally I carry 1” gorilla tape around my Ferro rod & regular dryer lint in my fire kit for wet weather fires. I’ll bet a couple of those can get compressed pretty easily into an Altoids tin for keeping emergency fire starter on deck. So cool!

[davidhartley]

I've seen something similar (my Dad) but he used tablesaw sawdust instead of dryer lint.
Works like a boss!

[rodneyharouff]

learned this in scouts 65 yrs. ago. it works. pine sap's good in an emergency.

[jamesmooney]

Thanks Cliff. You have a beautiful family.

[davidderr]

Great tip! I use a 28 oz. Veggie can for the wax. Discard after use. Really enjoy all your videos. Please keep them coming.

[markbajek]

you could also cut cardboard toilet paper tubes in half and stuff those with lint and wax em up if you wanted a longer burn time.

[redhawk]

Awesome video! These lint and wax starters are really good. It can be extremely difficult to build a fire when you really need one. Altitude above 10, 000 feet combined with days of rain and cold can make for a fine challenge.

[TR-mszy]

Love it bro. Involving the kids is exactly why I do what I do. I recently had an opportunity to show mine how to find lighter knot and use it sparingly through the season to start the camp fire. I will definitely use this as a learning experience. Thanks for sharing the family mentality.