27+ DIY Fire Starters That You Can Make At Home

The Crazy Outdoor Mama The Crazy Outdoor Mama Learn more

Starting a campfire is probably one of the highlights of each camp trip – that wood smell, the crackling, and of course all the yummies that come with cooking over it!

Pet hair, makeup pads, cotton balls, road flares (LOL!) people get pretty creative with their fire starting methods! After all, who doesn’t love a roaring campfire at the end of the night!

What you need to build a campfire

– Tinder – Dry moss, dead pine needles, and very small branches. – Kindling – Small sticks no thicker than a pencil. – Logs – These are your bigger pieces of wood. – Lighter Learn more

Toilet paper tube with vaseline and dryer lint Toilet paper tube with vaseline and dryer lint Melt the vaseline by putting some in a pan on low (don’t microwave.. it’s very flammable) and pour onto the stuff toilet paper tube. Learn more

These are really good for space saving and just being plan simple! Cottonballs soaked in vaseline Cottonballs soaked in vaseline Learn more

These are fun to make with the kids, store easy, and if you camp near pines, you can probably find everything you need! Pinecones covered in wax Pinecones covered in wax Learn more

Grease fires are common in kitchens for a real reason – grease and fat is pretty darn flammable! Paper towels soaked in bacon grease Paper towels soaked in bacon grease Learn more

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