Forest Fundamentals – Fire Kit & Updates
Forest Fundamentals produce practical, field-ready fire starting equipment. Below is an update on their UCO oil inserts, along with the fire starters and tinder I recommend.
Oil Inserts for UCO Original Lanterns – Back In Stock
Forest Fundamentals have confirmed their oil inserts are back in stock. These allow you to run your UCO lantern using liquid fuel instead of candles for longer burn times and consistent light.
🔗 Shop Oil Inserts on Website:
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Fire Starters I Use
Fire Starters I Use in My Woodland Kit
I rely on ferro rods as my primary ignition source when I’m out in the woods. These are the Forest Fundamentals fire starters I personally use and recommend for UK conditions.
🔥 Artisan Fire Starter™
The Artisan Fire Starter is my preferred traditional ferro rod setup. It has a comfortable wooden handle and produces a strong, consistent spark — even in damp woodland conditions.
What I like about it:
• Good grip and control
• Reliable spark output
• Solid, traditional bushcraft feel
• Works well with natural and prepared tinder
It’s the one I reach for when I want a dependable, no-nonsense ignition tool.
🔗 Shop Artisan Fire Starter on Website:
https://forestfundamentals.com/products/artisan-fire-starter%E2%84%A2?ref=prepper_in_the_woods-1
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🔥 Beast Fire Starter™
The Beast Fire Starter is designed for higher spark output and easier handling. The larger ferro rod makes it particularly useful when wearing gloves or working in colder conditions.
What makes it different:
• Larger ferro rod for a stronger spark shower
• Easier to grip in poor weather
• Good option for beginners
• Performs well in damp UK woodland conditions
If you prefer a bit more spark volume and a slightly more forgiving striker experience, the Beast is the stronger choice.
🔗 Shop Beast Fire Starter on Website:
https://forestfundamentals.com/products/beast-fire-starter%E2%84%A2?ref=prepper_in_the_woods-1
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🧵 Stealth Tinder Wick Refills
Reliable tinder is just as important as a good ferro rod. The Stealth Tinder Wick refills are wax-infused and designed to catch sparks easily while resisting damp conditions.
In UK woodland environments, natural tinder isn’t always available or dry — carrying prepared backup tinder is simply good practice.
Why they’re useful:
• Easy to fluff and ignite
• Weather resistant
• Compact and lightweight
• Ideal as emergency backup ignition material
They pair well with both the Artisan and Beast fire starters.
🔗 Shop Tinder Wick Refills on Website:
https://forestfundamentals.com/products/stealth-fire-starter%E2%84%A2-tinder-wick-refill-packs?ref=prepper_in_the_woods-1
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🔥 Full Forest Fundamentals Range
If you’d like to browse the full range of firecraft equipment, including lantern accessories and additional fire kits:
🔗 Shop on Website:
https://forestfundamentals.com/?ref=prepper_in_the_woods-1
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