OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Pine fatwood as a long-burning starter
Fatwood, resin-rich pine wood, is said to be an easily lit starter that burns for a long time.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Fatwood (resin-rich pine wood)
- Ignition source
How to do it
- Look for resin-rich pine wood.
- Cut it into thin splints.
- Light the splints and place them under the firewood as a starter.
Sources
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- youngstarswiki.org (opens in a new tab)
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