Altoids Tin Fire Starter Kit

by Kruzman in Outside > Fire

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Altoids Tin Fire Starter Kit

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it may be small but it can start fires and it's always there when you need it. the sleek compact design allow it to fit inside an Altoids tin, Plus it is is super cheap and simple to build, its been tested and works excellent

Things You Will Need

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Sandpaper
Scissers
Glue
empty Altoids tin
8 storm proof strike anywhere matches
Large ziploc
Lighter
Magnesium fire starter with striker
3 coghlans fuel tablets

Sandpaper Placement

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Cut square of sandpaper around the same diameter as the inside of the Altoids tin lid and glue one side. repeat inside on bottom Cut a thin piece of sandpaper and apply glue evenly on the underside of the Altoids tin.

How to Make Mini Ziplocs

Cut out square piece of ziploc from larger ziploc bag. Make sure it has both zip sides, carefully melt the sides with lighter. Dip your fingers in water and pinch the sides immediately after melting. Judge size of bag according to the size of the item that needs to go inside

Layer 1. Fuel Tablets

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Place 3 fuel tablets in mini ziploc into tin

Layer 2. Magnesium Fire Starter and Striker

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Put them to the side of the fuel tablets.

Layer 3. Storm Matches

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Put them in a mini ziploc too and gently put it on top, fold and tuck some of the bag under the magnesium fire starter

Finishing Touches

You may want to duct tape the sides for extra protection. You may also want to to put a rubber band around it to keep it closed better. If you want you can also add some steel wool in there. Steel wool can start a fire with just one spark. I recommend very fine steel wool.

Finished Product

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Congratulations. Use your new kit well