So dryer lint goes up pretty damn fast eh?

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loraksus

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Was doing a load of laundry today, the lint trap was packed tight and someone jacked the garbage basket. Figured I'd test it out in the sink.

Didn't quite go "whoof" but when I struck my flint I got a nice little fire in an instant. Burned for a little bit too - until the smell of burning dog hair got me to douse it.
I have to say I was impressed. Now I need to get some vaseline for the "PCB's" you folks like to (petroleum

Just wondering - if you got a bunch wet, packed it tight and let it dry - could you unpack it out in the woods a bit at a time and still use it as a firestarter? Not quite sure how to pack it efficiently in my kit...
 
It does work well. I did notice on my last trip that the lint I was using wasn't working as well. The dude I was with told me that he noticed that as he is drying more synthetics, the lint isn't as quick to ignite as the cotton lint.

Anyone else have this experience ??
 
Make sure that the dryer lint is cotton only.

Some people stuff it into straws and seal both ends. Then they just cut a small section, spark it to life and reseal the end of the straw.
 
loraksus said:
.... Not quite sure how to pack it efficiently in my kit...
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I've been using spy capsules to pack tinder. I got some small plastic bottles-- 1/4 oz -- and they work great for packing tinder too. If you didn't want to pick the tinder back out of the bottle, it wouldn't take much to open one up with a knife. The little bottles would be great for vaselined cotton balls. There's always the soda straw method of packing tinder too.
 
Yep, I tried a mess of lint that included 'dog fur', synthetics and cotton ONCE! The smelly, melting mass was enough for me to stop collecting dryer lint. Now if you want some, make sure you dry a load of COTTONS ONLY, and have a clean filter prior to drying the load. Whites and blue jeans offer the best dryer lint for fire starters I've found.

It's easier and faster in the long run just to use 100% cotton balls or make char cloth from old cotton t-shirts! :)
 
PLAINSMAN - "It's easier and faster in the long run just to use 100% cotton balls or make char cloth from old cotton t-shirts!"


Yep, I'll second the motion on that!! :thumbup:

L.W.
 
Im very impressed at how fast cotton balls go up

I bought a bunch of ferro rods , they worked out at a bit over AU$1 each if I bought a bunch of 50 ... so I did :) I figure on flogging the rest off I dont use or give away ...

tried out one to see if I can get a spark , its good , put a spark into a cottonwool ball and got immediate flame

Im happy with that
 
Now add some petroleum jelly or candle wax to the cotton. It will increase burn time and intensity of the flame.
 
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