Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In order of preference: Fat lighter'd (fatwood), Eastern Red Cedar bark, and Tulip Poplar bark. The black sooty mold from American Beech trees makes an excellent, stable fire extender. Here's a link to more info on the sooty mold: survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/a-curiously-strong-one-stop-shop-for-natural-fire-tinder

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~ Todd

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