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Commonly Overlooked Tinder

by Tim"Nomad" Piper
(Louisville,KY.&THE ROAD)

Cigarettes are a good source of dry tinder that are often overlooked. A smoker may feel like they are going to die if they don't have one, but if they don't give up one to light a fire they could die with one. Remember you have to keep your priorities in order.





This tinder as well as my charcloth and charcoal can all be ignited with a magnifying lens.

The last two needs to be kept in an airtight container, or they will absorb humidity.

"SAFE JOURNEY'S"

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Commonly Overlooked Tinder

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Feb 18, 2009
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by: nomad

Think about your comment and then think about how many times you have been asked by a smoker if you have a lite over the years? Cigarettes are already dry and sealed watertight. If you buy the unfiltered ones you can even save some weight.
Dec 10, 2008
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by: Anonymous

If you have cigerettes are you not more than likely going to have matches, or something to lite it with?

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