Being able to start a fire begins with having a reliable method to ignite tinder – but tinder is as important as having that initial spark!

Here are six types of tinder that you should have in your survival kit at all times.

Starting a fire is more than just a morale booster in a survival situation – it can literally help you avoid sickness, stave off hyperthermia and make sure you do not give yourself a parasite or expose yourself to bacteria!

Without it, your survival chances are hampered – you can still make it but it is much more difficult!

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