The use of steel wool for survival can not be overlooked. It is an item that is a good option to get a fire started. Steel wool is a metal that has been twisted into small, thin strands. It can be used as a form of tinder to start fires. The strands are very fine and they will conduct heat when they come in contact with another material, such as wood or paper.
Steel wool is an excellent choice for starting fires because it is easy to find and inexpensive compared to other types of tinder that are available on the market today. It’s important to remember that steel wool will not burn on its own; however, it can help ignite other materials like paper, cloth or wood that are placed near it without much effort at all!
It’s important to have some type of knowledge about how you can use steel wool effectively before using it in the wild or in any type of survival situation.
Steel Wool Is Easy To Store
Steel wool is an item that is easy to store. If you are out in the wild or woods, it takes up little space. This allows you to have more space for other important items. You are able to store steel wool in all kinds of containers from plastic to metal. The list of ways to store it go on and on. When it comes to an item that is useful and takes up little space then steel wool hits those requirements.
Easy To Store
Storing your steel wool is easy because you can put it anywhere that you want to store it, such as in containers or bags made out of different materials such as plastic or metal. Steel wool can also be stored in all kinds of containers, including buckets and jars with lids on them so they don’t fall out when opening them up again after use!
It’s very easy to keep track of what kind of container you’re using by labeling them clearly with a marker pen so there’s no confusion later on when looking for something specific like this!
Steel Wool Is Light Weight
Steel wool is lightweight, and it’s a great addition to your survival bag.
But why?
It’s because it’s relatively light. When you are in a survival situation, everything counts and adds up, especially when you’re in the wild. The lighter things are, the better!
When you’re out in the wilderness, you don’t want to be weighing yourself down with heavy things. You need to be able to move quickly and efficiently, so you can get out of there as soon as possible.
That’s why steel wool is such a great addition to your survival bag: it’s light!
Flammable
The greatest thing about steel wool in a survival mindset is how easy it is to set on fire.
Steel wool is able to catch a spark easily and makes a great addition to any kindling. It will only enhance your chances of starting a fire. This is because steel wool can be easily ignited and burns hot, even in the windiest conditions.
Steel wool is often used as an alternative to char cloth (dried animal hide) when starting fires with friction-based methods like bow drill or hand drill (which we’ll talk about later). The trick is to use thicker pieces of steel wool so that they don’t burn up too quickly during this process.
Catches A Spark Easily
If you’ve ever seen steel wool catch on fire, you know it’s a pretty impressive spectacle. But why does this happen? Why is Steel wool so flammable?
When you think of a fire starter, you might think of something like rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid—something that’s more volatile, and easier to light. But steel wool’s flammability is actually pretty unique: it catches on fire easily because it’s made of iron.
The thin iron fibers in steel wool are great at transferring and allowing heat to move. When a spark catches on one of these fibers it starts a chain reaction of multiple of these thin fibers catching on fast. This allows the spark to grow and travel. When this occurs it gives us a window of time to capitalize on its inherent flammability by adding kindling/fuel to get a fire going!
Great Alternative to Char Cloth
Steel wool is another great resource to have ready in a survival situation. I always have some when I go out into the wild. That being said, having steel wool is another great alternative to char cloth. You do not need to put in any time in making steel wool for one.
You can also use it as tinder for starting fires and even as a kindling source. The one thing that makes it better than char cloth is that it can burn longer than char cloth does(not always). This means that you will not have to worry about your fire going out halfway through the night and waking up cold with nothing but your thoughts and dreams to keep you company.
Durability
If you’re looking for a great replacement for char cloth in your next survival situation, steel wool is the way to go. It’s more durable and less temperamental than char cloth, and it can be used to create fire in a number of different ways.
They both have a lot of the same benefits such as: it’s easy to find, light and compact, and can be used in any weather condition. But there are some major advantages steel wool has over char cloth that make it worth considering as an alternative.
Key Advantage
One other major advantage that steel wool has over char cloth in a survival situation is durability. Char cloth is more easily damaged and doesn’t have the same level of durability. One reason why you have to store char cloth in a tin or sturdy container is so it does not get ruined.
That is not to say that steel wool can not be ruined but it is more unlikely from my experience. There is a different level of being “temperamental” in regards to char cloth than steel would. Plus, if one piece of steel wool gets ruined during your trip, you won’t have lost all your materials; just replace the damaged portion with another piece and keep going!
Easy To Find
Steel wool is easy to find.
Why? Because it’s everywhere!
You’ve probably never thought about it, but the chances are that you have steel wool in your home! Even if you do not, you can buy steel wool in most stores cheaply.
There is a good chance that you already have steel wool in your kitchen, bathroom, or garage. The point is it’s such an easy thing to buy that, why not add it to survival items. It could make all the difference.
It is incredibly useful in an emergency situation and a great addition to any survival kit.
Steel wool is a great addition to your survival kit
Steel wool is a great addition to your survival kit, and here’s why:
It makes a great addition when you are starting a fire. In a survival kit, steel wool takes up little space and is lightweight. You have the peace of mind that the steel wool will ignite when you need it to.
It’s cheap, easy to get a fire started, and is more durable than other types of kindling. All of these qualities make steel wool an essential item in any survival kit.
Water-Resistant
Think if your char cloth got wet. You would have to wait for it to dry or it could be ruined. The same can be said for relying on matches or lighters, you could run into trouble if they get wet or break. With steel wool, there’s no chance of that happening!
Overall, steel wool is a great alternative to char cloth. It’s more durable, easy to find, and water-resistant. If you’re looking for a way to start a fire in a survival situation, steel wool is a great option.
