Add to the Never-Ending List of Fire Starters
Every fire needs fuel and that’s where tinder, kindling and firewood come into play.
So what “fuel” can you use to start a campfire? Check out this list of traditional and off-the-wall ideas that will get your campfire ignited with the help of a match, lighter or friction. Scroll on to add your own ideas to this list.
Fire Starters
- Twigs
- Dry leaves
- Cotton balls
- Chips
- Rope
- A dry, fallen tree branch
- Newspaper
- Cotton squares
- Cardboard
- Twine
- …
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Bookmark this page in case you’re ever in a pinch and need to get inventive to start a safe campfire.
Be Careful With Fire and Fire Starters
Fire can be dangerous. It requires care and respect. Don’t try to start a fire with a substance that could unleash toxic chemicals, and never burn something that contains paint.
For more info on how to start a fire safely, check out our post on how to build a campfire.