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Old February 7th, 2006, 01:41 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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Ken Fortenberry wrote in news:lHSFf.42178
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You can make lightweight, cheap emergency fire starters from
dryer lint and candle wax.

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Ken Fortenberry



Fine steel wool also-- no prep at all.


Birch bark. No prep, no carry.

Various pine barks, cones and needles are also very good.

Wolfgang
who hears that mice will also do in a pinch.