Fire Starters & Ignition Aids

There is nothing more beautiful than ending an eventful day in nature by a warming campfire and preparing a meal over the flame or with the help of a gas stove. To ignite a fire, you have different options available. Many outdoor enthusiasts rely on lighters or matches, while hardcore survival fans swear by their fire steel.

Tinder and firelighting aids for making fire are available at Meister Messer. In addition, you will also find various fire kits in our online shop. These kits contain all the tools necessary to ignite a fire. In the following buying guide, we have compiled all the essential information on the topic of "Tinder and firelighting aids".

What is Tinder?

Tinder refers to highly flammable materials suitable for igniting a fire. In everyday life, tinder material may be used to light a charcoal grill or fireplace. On outdoor trips - especially in wet weather - it can be difficult to start a fire without dry tinder. Therefore, tinder material is essential equipment for wilderness excursions.

Traditionally, tinder is used to catch sparks generated by a fire steel or flint. Once sparks land on the tinder material, the fire starter begins to glow. Subsequently, the glowing material is placed in a so-called tinder nest – for example, made of dry plant fibers – after which, with practiced blowing, a flame can be quickly generated. Instead of a fire steel, you can of course also use matches or a lighter.

What types of tinder are available?

Different materials can be used as tinder. An example of this is the tinder fungus (a mushroom) that has been used since the Neolithic era. However, there are numerous other natural materials that can be used very effectively as tinder, including:

• Birkenrinde
• Coconut fibers
• Nettle and hemp fibers
• Quick seeds from thistles and dandelions
• Bulrush
• Crushed dry leaves and hay
• Fatwood

In and of itself, it is therefore possible to collect suitable tinder in the forest or outdoors in nature. However, especially in damp weather, many outdoor enthusiasts have problems finding suitable materials. To avoid having to search for tinder, it is recommended to have a corresponding fire starter with you.

Not uncommonly, pyrolyzed (charred) cotton is also used as tinder material, which ignites particularly quickly. In the past, it was also common to char fabric scraps. However, those who want to make their own tinder can also use cosmetic cotton balls or makeup remover pads.

Rely on practical firelighting aids when making a fire

Ignition aids allow you to quickly and easily ignite a fire. In detail, these are igniters made from renewable raw materials, which are sometimes also sold as grill lighters. Some models are also equipped with an ignition head, so they can be ignited like a conventional match.

The main advantage of such fire starters is their long burning time of up to 15 minutes. This can be attributed to the fact that the firelighters are soaked in wax during their production. This process also helps to make the igniters relatively insensitive to moisture.

Order tinder and firelighters cheaply on Meister Messer

You want to equip yourself for your next outdoor excursion and buy tinder or get fire starters? Then you are in the right place at Meister Messer. In addition to tinder and fire starters in different designs, you will also find numerous lighters and matches in our online shop that are designed for outdoor use - So discover the versatile range now and conveniently order all the tools you need to make fire online.