Accelerants are usually what buyers are looking for when shopping for fire starters, and these products are used in conjunction with typical fire-building materials, such as seasoned logs. An accelerant fire starter is placed beneath the other materials and then ignited with a match, lighter, ferro rod, or other flame/spark producers. Here’s the skinny on all of them. Lighter Concentrated beams of light are an ant’s worst enemy when in the hands of a child. When you put the same light to use in a survival scenario, it works just as well to get a fire started. We hope that you choose to utilize this for the greater good of starting your campfire, rather than creating mass destruction among colonies of innocent ants. The Grenadier has a versatile stand that is easily adjustable to the correct height and angle for your fire. The stand has a wide base for stability and is both sturdy and lightweight.

The Bison Airlighter 520 Cordless Fire Starter is without a doubt one of the most versatile, and downright awesome electric fire starters on the market for those seeking the best of the best when it comes to their grilling and chilling endeavors. Now, you definitely don’t want to point a Looftlighter (since renamed Looft Lighter I) at your head. But you DO want to point it at your charcoal or kindling because it’s a darn efficient lighter and fun to use. You can even open a cold beer with the built-in opener to enjoy while you grill.The best fire starters tend to be made of environmentally friendly materials, be it wood waste (sawdust or shavings), nontoxic wax, recycled paper, or waste textile fibers. Bear in mind that using fire starters typically results in faster and more complete ignition, which reduces the amount of airborne soot and smoke. Don’t miss our DIY fire-starter option below to find out how to make eco-friendly fire-starter accelerants from pine cones and beeswax. FAQs This thing wins big points for its futuristic feel and simple versatility. Pop open a waterproof safety cap on the butt end of the flashlight to reveal a small dual-arc plasma emitter. Opening the cap flips the flashlight button to an igniter switch, and deep purple arcs of electricity buzz to life when pressed. A safety button and latch ensure the emitter is not exposed until you want it to be.

inch reach and adjustable flame output allow you to control temperature and more carefully conserve fuelFerro rods are constructed with different metals, which make it easier or more difficult to scrape depending on the composition. Softer rods don’t have as long of a lifespan but generally provide more sparks with each strike. Most ferro rods are made with about 50% cerium, with various ratios of lanthanum and iron making up the rest of the mixture.

Optional Extra– Only required if the opening to the fuel bed (grate) is more than 31cm (12″) above the hearth. As a safety precaution the heating element on the Grenadier can only be switched on by a special removable safety key. The sturdy yet lightweight Grenadier has a wide and rigid stand for stability and is easily adjustable to the correct height and angle for your fire.

The adjustable lanyard helps hold everything together, but since it is interwoven between the rod and striker, your range of motion while striking is often limited.