Great kindling

by Derrick White
(OEF Afghanistan)

One of the best kindling I have ever used, and it is also the easiest, is steel wool. Just hit it with a spark and it lights right up. The fact that it dries up quickly if it gets wet is also nice.

Another great way to start a fire is with, yup you guessed it, a good ol' fashioned tampon.

Its in a dry sealed package. Its small and light, and for those of us who would rather hide in the woods for a week than stay at home and listen to mother natures gripes and complaints, its kinda like sticking it to the man, but your ol' lady, for a change.