Forest Fundamentals™ Artisan Fire Mat | Handmade Genuine Leather | Fire-lighting
Introducing the new Fire Mats from Forest Fundamentals™! Handmade from high-quality cowhide leather and treated with Martexin Original Wax for additional waterproofing and flame protection. This versatile mat has a range of fire-lighting applications and can also be used as a padded seat, and protective leg guard when whittling or flint knapping.FIRE LIGHTING | USING FERRO RODS: Using Ferro Rods on unstable ground or with limited fire-lighting tinders can be challenging. I've experienced numerous instances where my tinder was either scattered by the wind or absorbed moisture from the ground during ignition. The mats provide a stable and insulated base for igniting the tinder using Ferro Rods. Typically, you ignite the tinder on the mat and then transfer the flame into the tinder bundle.PROCESSING TINDER SHAVINGS: The mats also provide a stable base for processing tinder shavings, protecting them from damp ground. The mats are also useful for collecting the shavings, ensuring none are lost or scattered during the process! After processing, the shavings are easily collected into a small pile, ready for ignition.THE MATERIALS: We handmade the mats from thick, 2mm genuine leather. The mats have also been treated with Martexin Original Wax for additional waterproofing and flame protection. The mats will not be damaged by exposure to flames. Includes genuine brass eyelets.OTHER USES: The mat also provides great leg and knee protection when whittling and flint-knapping. The mat also performs well as a great seat or kneeling pad, and even provides a base for cutting food! The thick leather is also extremely ridged and will stand on its side. It also works as a wind-guard for small stoves. Let us know if you find any other uses for the mats!THE LANYARD: We have chosen to use 550 'Survival' paracord for the lanyard. This cord includes materials including copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord. These materials serve a multitude of purposes in the field, including repairing shoelaces, fishing, constructing snares, building shelters, and more. The lanyard is long enough so the mat can be rolled and secured.MAKING PROCESSES: Our mats have been tanned without artificial additives. Where possible, we source leather off-cuts to reduce wastage. Embossed logo and genuine Brass eyelets were used.DISCLAIMERS: The mats are resistant to flames. However, we recommend transferring the flame into your tinder bundle as quickly as possible. When folding and using the mat, some creases will appear due to the infused wax.
Stealth Fire Strikers™ | Forest Fundamentals™ | Ultimate Ferro Rod Strikers
Meet the Stealth Fire Strikers™ from Forest Fundamentals™The description is property of Forest Fundamentals™ The amount of product choice online can be overwhelming. A lot of companies claim to sell the most well-designed, most suitable product for you. During the design of the new Stealth Fire Striker™ we wanted to design something that was genuinely superior and not just a facade of clever branding! We feel we have been successful, here's why: To best explain the Stealth Fire Striker™ we thought it best to walk you through the design process. Fig 1. The old, inefficient serrated scraper has been replaced with a sharp straight-edged scraper which will make much faster work processing your tinder shavings! Fig 2. We also increased the width and thickness of the striker. We wanted to make sure the striker could be used as a prying tool without the risk of snapping. Also, the larger striker is a lot easier to grip in colder climates, especially when wearing gloves! Fig 3. One essential feature we had to keep was the bottle opener! Such a handy tool in the field, especially when sat around camp! Fig 4. The Stealth Fire Striker™ also includes 4 hex bits. In the field or at home, you can’t go wrong with some extra hex bits! We also found they improved the strikers’ grip. Fig 5. The Stealth Fire Striker™ includes a heat-treated striking edge which is more durable. We also made it a little sharper to remove more material from your rods and produce more molten sparks! Fig 6. Feedback suggested nobody had much use for the ruler, at home or in the field so we replaced it with a sleeker matt black anti-scratch finish. Fig 7. This one is more personal preference, but we always felt before the logo looked a little ‘slapped on’. We have tried to property integrate the signature FF logo into the striker this time, we hope you like it! Main Features• Straight-edged sharp tinder scraper & prying tool• Includes bottle opener & 4 hex bits• Heat-treated striking edge• Makes fast work processing tinder shavings• Easier to grip in cold climates• 3 years material and workmanship warranty Technical Specs• Material: heat-treated Stainless Steel• 4 hex bits sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12mm• Dimensions: 75mm / 2.95” (L) x 22mm / 0.86” (W) x 2mm / 0.07” (D) Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!
Forest Fundamentals™ Sidekick Fire Starter Necklace™ | Ferro Rod Necklace
Introducing the Sidekick Fire Starter Necklace From Forest Fundamentals: Forest Fundamentals' Description: Your trusty companion for all of your fire lighting needs. The ultimate backup Ferro Rod for everyday carry and longer expeditions. The Sidekick also performs as a tinder scraper, mini wrench, and bottle opener. While it may not be the largest Ferro Rod we sell, rest assured it will definitely get the job done! To best explain the Sidekick Necklaces’ features we’ll walk you through the design changes: Enhanced Striking Edge: With a lot of Ferro Rod necklaces it’s often hard to create sufficient sparks as the rods are so small. The new slightly-raised striking edge removes more material when striking and produces larger showers of sparks. The striking edge is also manufactured from heat-treated Steel to ensure it will not full with repeated use. Streamlined Tinder Scraper: A lot of Ferro Rod necklaces use serrated scrapers. In testing, we found the serrations would often get stuck and were difficult to use. Our new beveled scraping edge ensures a much smoother, and more efficient scraping process. Despite its size, we wanted to ensure a fire could be created quickly, from processing the shavings to ignition. A Larger Ferro Rod: We have increased the length of the Ferro Rods to produce larger showers of sparks. The Rods have also been widened and allow for up to 20,000 strikes. As a backup Ferro Rod, you definitely don't need to worry about it failing you when you need it most! All of our Ferro Rods are manufactured using our Forest Fundamentals Ferrocenium™ blend. We tried and tested numerous Ferro Rod compositions till we had perfected the optimum balance between softness and durability. Our Ferro Rods throw down large showers of molten sparks, but we were also careful not to make the rods too soft to ensure longevity. A Multi-Purpose EDC Tool: As an EDC tool, it was a top priority we squeezed a bottle opener in! We manufacture the necklaces using hardened Steel to ensure they will not bend under excessive pressure. In a survival situation, the necklace can also be used for wood splitting and as a prying tool. The Sidekick is also extremely lightweight, it’s the perfect back-up for multiple-day expeditions. You won’t even notice it till you need it most! Necklace Chain: For the necklace chain we have used 550 'survival' cord which includes strands of copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord. This multi-purpose card is invaluable in the field and has a range of uses including repairing shoelaces, fishing, snares, shelter building, and more. For safety, we have used a magnetic breakaway clasp. The magnet is very strong and won't detach without pulling. Aesthetics: As the necklace is intended to be worn on a day-to-day basis, we wanted to make sure it looked good! We have changed the shape and added a matt black anti-scratch finish to keep the necklace as minimal as possible. We hope you like the design! Main Features: • The new raised sharp striking edge removes more material when striking• The heat-treated striking edge will not dull with repeated use• The bigger Ferro Rod produces more sparks and allows for 15,000 strikes• Ferro Rod is made from Forest Fundamentals Ferrocenium™ blend (the ultimate Ferro Rod blend)• The necklace also includes a bottle opener, a key feature for the campfire!• 550lb ‘Survival Cord’ necklace chain that includes strands of copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord• Made from hardened Steel: the necklace can be used for splitting logs and as a prying tool• Safety magnetic break-away clasp. The clasp will only break under pressure (the necklace will not fall off under normal use)
4PCS Ferro Rod Strikers | Bottle Opener Fire Steel Striker & Tinder Scraper
Each striker features serrated edges that double as a tinder scraper, making it easy to process materials in the field—for example, shaving Fatwood into fine tinder. They also include a built-in bottle opener, a handy bonus around the campfire.
Hive Fire Starter™ | Forest Fundamentals™ | Hexagonal Rod | Ferro Rod Fire Steel
Meet the Hive Fire Starters™ from Forest Fundamentals™The description is property of Forest Fundamentals™ Meet the new Hive Fire Starter™ - not your typical rounded rod! The Hive Fire Starter™ is a hexagonal rod with 6 flat sides. The flat sides have more contact area with your Stealth Striker™, meaning more molten sparks! The Hive Fire Starter™ will make fast work of your fire lighting needs, here's why: Both size rods allow for 20,000 strikes, imagine how many matches you would need to ignite 20,000 fires!The rods are made from Forest Fundamentals Ferrocerium™. We believed we have developed the perfect blend of softness and durability. Forest Fundamentals Ferrocerium™ produces large showers of molten hot sparks at 3,000º C (5,500º F). As all of our rods are pretty large, we wanted to offer something a little smaller, but not quite as small as our Sidekick Fire Starter Necklace™. The 3” (L) rod is the perfect size for fire or survival kit tins, etc. The new Stealth Fire Strikers™ are also included. Made from heat-treated Stainless Steel the Stealth Fire Strikers™ include 4hex bits, a beveled straight-edged tinder scraper/prying tool, and also functions as a bottle opener, a pretty handy feature when sitting around a campfire! More info on the design process is available here. Everything is secured using a 550 'survival' Paracord lanyard which includes strands of copper wire, fishing line, waxed jute, and parachute cord. This multi-purpose card is invaluable in the field and has a range of uses including repairing shoelaces, fishing, snares, shelter building, etc. This is the perfect for all ferro rod junkies, who just want to try something new! The Hive Fire Starter is also for people who are serious about their fire-craft and don't want to leave any room for error. Main Features• More molten sparks!• Perfect rod for ferro rod junkies!• Made from Forest Fundamentals Ferrocerium• Allows for 20,000 strikes (both sized rods)• Includes a Stealth Fire Strikers™• 3” perfect size for survival and fire kits• Large 550 'survival' Paracord lanyard, includes various material strands• 3 years material and workmanship warranty Technical Specs• Materials: Stainless Steel, 550 'survival' Paracord, Forest Fundamentals Ferrocerium™• Hexagonal 6-sided ferro rod• Dimensions: 76.2mm / 3” (L) and 152.4mm / 6” (L)• Dimensions (rod width): 12.7mm / 0.5” (both lengths) Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!
Ferrocerium Ferro Rod Fire Steel & Striker | Bushcraft Camping EDC Fire Starter
Don’t be fooled by the size of this rod! This rod is the perfect back-up fire starter, it will definitely get the job done! This rod allows for approximately 6000 strikes. Imagine how many matches you would need to light 6000 fires! A fundamental tool in every outdoor enthusiasts pack, ferro rods are reliable, long-lasting and completely waterproof. This ferro rods orange ABS plastic snap lock case also means it can be safely worn around your neck. The waterproof case also helps keep the rod clean and protects against water corrosion. The bright orange colouring also makes it a to harder to loose at camp! Details• Snap lock ABS plastic case & handle• Ferro rod striking area: 40mm (L) x 6mm (W)• 6000 strikes• Lanyard dimensions: 76mm (L)• Perfect back-up necklace fire starter Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!
Hexagonal Pocket Bellows & Wax-Infused Tinder Wicks | Bushcraft, Survival, EDC
• Perfect for every outdoors person, the paraffin-wax infused hemp wicks and bellows are guaranteed to get a fire going in any survival situation. • The infused wax ensures the wicks burn extremely slow and that they are heavily resistant to the water and wind. One wick has a burn time off 1.2hours. As the saying goes, ‘Take care of a fire when it is young, and it will take care of you when it is large’ - the pocket bellows make it easy to provide much-needed oxygen to the core of the fire. • The process: Using your striker or knife, fluff up one end of your wick and ignite it using a Ferro rod or match. Then, move the flame to wherever you need it. To extinguish the flame, simply pull the wick back through the bellows chamber. This works by cutting off the flame's access to oxygen. If your fire needs some attention, pull out the wick, and blow through the micro bellows. • One wick measures: 13" (330.2mm) (L) x 0.23" (6mm) (W) and the bellows measure: 3” / 76mm (L). • The wicks - Parrafin Infused Wax & Natural Hemp Wicks • If you like the look of this, be sure to check out the Stealth Fire Starter we stock from Forest Fundamentals™! Any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!
Ferrocerium Ferro Rod Fire Steel Military Style Magnesium Fire Starter & Striker
• A reliable fire lighting tool - the magnesium block removes the need to find and process natural tinders. Simply use the striker to scrape away at the magnesium block to produce flammable magnesium shavings. These can be lit using the Ferro rod attached. In cold or wet climates an immediate backup source of tinder is invaluable. • The fire steel comes with a high-quality striker which also functions as a bottle opener, a handy bonus feature when sitting around the campfire! • The combined magnesium block makes the Ferro rod very easy to grip, especially when wearing gloves - perfect for colder climates and beginners. • Made from Forest Fundamentals' unique blend of Ferrocenium, an industry leader - they believe they have developed the perfect balance between softness and durability. What is a magnesium fire starting block? Unlike standard Ferro rods, magnesium blocks contain a block of magnesium, hence the name! This magnesium can be processed into tinder shavings, meaning you always have a source of waterproof tinder on hand. Onto of the block sits a Ferro rod. Ferro Rods are one of the most influential innovations in outdoor products. They are extremely reliable. Unlike matches or lighters, they very rarely break and require zero fuel. They are 100% waterproof and windproof and will light fires at any altitude, making them the perfect survival tool. Ferro Rods are made using a blend of ferrocerium, a synthetic alloy that produces hot sparks due to a rapid oxidation process that occurs when you strike the rod. This would make the perfect gift for anyone that enjoys bushcraft or spending time in the great outdoors. This product is extremely long-lasting and would make a unique gift to keep and remember! Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!
Pace Count Beads | Military, Army, Ranger Beads | Distance & Pace Counting Beads
Whether you're pausing for a photo, setting up camp, or taking a detour, pace beads simplify retracing your path to the trail.
Forest Fundamentals™ | Tinder Wick Refill Pack | Waterproof Very Slow Burn Time
Meet the Stealth Tinder Refill Packs from Forest Fundamentals™The description is property of Forest Fundamentals™ The Jute wicks have been infused with wax which ensure they burn extremely slow and are heavily resistant to the wind and rain. One wick has a total burn time of 1.2hours approximately. These three wicks have a combined cumulative burn time of 6 Bic lighters! The process is simple. Simply, roll up one end of your wick and insert it into your Stealth Fire Starter™, then head out into the field! If you don’t have a Stealth Fire Starter™ yet don’t worry these tinder wicks are also perfect for use with normal ferro rods, lighters and matches. The Stealth Fire Starter™ is not included with this product! Main Features• One wick will burn for 1.2hours• Three wicks have a combined cumulative burn time of 6 Bic lighters!• Will ignite even after being soaked in water! • The wicks will stay lit even exposed to high winds• Perfect for use with ferro rods, matches and lighters• Replacement wicks for the Stealth Fire Starter™• 100% natural tinder, no harmful chemicals released Technical Specs• Materials: Paraffin wax-infused Jute wicks• Dimensions: 381mm / 15” (L) x 6mm / 0.23” (W) Thanks for your interest in our products! We ship all orders before 3.30 PM the same day (Monday - Friday) second-class (2-3 days shipping time) unless specified otherwise. We also have a free 60-day return policy. Any questions, please let us know!