Starting a fire with Duck tape doesn't have to be hard, you just need to know a few tips and the general principles that govern fire making with this tinder resource. Make sure and watch the whole video as I will be sharing those tips throughout. Thank you for watching! I enjoy reading your comments so be sure and leave them in the comment section below.

Thanks for the tips . Wondered what was going . The video finished a little after the eleven minute mark . Figured you had bloopers . Right before the 15 minute mark it came back. Anyway that’s for the demonstration and a great evening

Man I appreciate the heck out of the history lesson. I am sure I am not alone in thinking that Duct Tape was it. I never knew of the Duck Tape and the time frame of both. I do like the set up with the Ferro Rod and Tape combo. Makes more sense now when I see people in videos with theirs set up like that. Thanks for the video.

This was an excellent video. Great technique! Thanks!😎

Hello James, sincere thanks for sharing this very helpful tip. You are a wealth of helpful information for the back country. All the best to you and family. 🤗

James, you did this demonstration like a BOSS. I had difficulty with some of the super cheap duct tape available here in the Philippines. One"heavy-duty" brand did go for me with proper technique. It also had lots of fuzzy hairs as it was torn. I think having this tape in any kit is a great idea for its many uses. It works well in your car or truck emergency kit provided you have a dry match to ignite it. I place this fire extender in the expert column for use by only those who have practiced the ferrocerium technique you have demonstrated pre-need. Duct tape is a great fire extender only if you can get it to ignite and that will take practice with a ferro-rod. Unless you have an open flame (match, lighter etc.) this one should not be your go-to for those not willing to practice first. My two pesos worth.

Excellent tip. I always have a ferro rod and duct tape so now I always have a chance at Fire. A good reminder that it is sticky & toxic for a while.

The carbide sharpener is a great multitool. The 'fire cord' can be replaced with waxed braided jute twine. I use it for zipper pulls, lanyards, pack straps, rifle slings, even a ring belt. I'm a walking pile of tinder. Another great vid.

The best way to use a FC rod to start an emergency fire. Because of the funky gunky residue not for everyday use. But when you’re in an emergency situation and you need a fire right now, first time, that’s a great lesson. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge.

Thank you James! I'll add this tip as another useful tool! ATB Sam from Vietnam

Outstanding brother, excellent demonstration and pointers. Always wise to have duct/duck tape on hand.

Your weather looks a whole lot better then mine. Thanks for another informative video. Have a wonderful week and send warm weather my way.

Good morning Sir! Thanks so much for another trick to make life easier or save a life !! Blessings from white lake mich🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thanks it's a great tip, Martina from South Africa

Another handy use for nail clippers is getting those teeny strips started easily.

Thanks James welcome back great video on duck tape, God Bless

Some very awesome important information! I kove this channel and I definitely think that tou should have a LOT more subscribers! Greetings from Finland!

Another good useful hack for camping. Keep up the good videos.

Good tip on shredding the tape first.

Great job brother. Very handy to know.

Oh, I am good at messing up my ripped off piece of duct tape, so instead of throwing it away I will now save it to start my outdoor fires...thank you so much for the info 🥰...I am now feeling like less of a klutz!

thanks for this demo!

Thanks for showing us. Take care.

Nice tip James, have a good one mate :)

James thank you for an nother awesome viedo keep up the awesome job

James, thanks for sharing, God bless brother ! 👍

awesome a new one on me never thought of that.

Ótima diga Obrigado Parabéns Pela Explicação 👍👍🇧🇷

I have watched this at least twice and learned something new each time. Where does someone get a striker and ferro rod like the one you have? I love your set.

Great video!

Good info thanks for posting 👍😁💪🏻🇺🇸

Thank you very much. God bless.

Ótimo vídeo Parabéns muito bom isso 👍

You know...you got me thinking about what could happen to tent repairs using duct tape now ... My mind movie is not good yet comical lol

thank u for ur vids

Duck tape vs Duct tape. Thanks for that information

Nice !

No ducks were harmed in the filming of this video! My son's tennis shoe had the rubber bottom separate almost completely off his shoe when we were 2 miles from our car in D.C . A policeman noticed and grabbed duck tape out of his car and wrapped up my son's shoe. My son was 10 and thought that was so cool! It lasted until we got home 3 days later and bought him new shoes. He wore it proudly because an officer was so kind to him.

Good use of Duct tape thanks for sharing ATB and God bless you

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Rick Britton, Thank you for all your DIY ideals, I learn something everytime. Thank you, please tell me where or the name of your striker or knife sharpener, I been using hacksaw blades, I really like your set up, killing two birds with one stone. Sincerely Rick from Mo, God bless you and your family

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What is that thing that you have attached to your Ferro rod to strike a spark with?

What specifically did you use as your striker? You said it was a knife sharpener. What is the name of the product?

Hi James. New sub here. Gorilla brand is about the worst kind for adhesion, although the fabric is strong. I find the very cheapest largest rolls in the dollar store are so much more sticky. Name brand called "Tape All " 60 yds for $6 Canadian..probably $3 USD as it's an American brand. If I were to use Gorilla for strength, I'd cover it with the Tape All to keep it from coming undone. Gotta try some to know it.

Where did you get that striker?

Is that how Hobo light duck tap with a farro rod! 😂

Who makes your ferro rod?

From WW2, (100 mph tape, used to cover bullet holes)

Alot of duck tape and a lot of scraping of the ferro rod. I still prefer fatwood and birch bark natural fire combo. Things that are fairly easy to gather in the woods.

U can pull and it will tear so u can lite u don't have to cut

just put the tape sticky side up... the sparks will stick to it and catch fire

Do you know why that sharpener causes the ridges in your ferro rod? I thought I was doing something wrong so it was good to see you have that issue also.

Your duck tape may be different but tapes used to stabilize actual heating and cooling duct work should be fire resistant according to building codes. If something is fire resistant good luck with most Ferro rods. 😆now back when I was a kid in NC we made torches from Duck brand duct tape and a big stick, lit em with a Bic. After learning about the fire resistant qualities of some of these tapes I'm sure glad I went with Gorilla tape I will have to read the labels to see if Gorilla tape is indicated for use in duct work...

Let's see, will a match work too? Hope so. Or a BIC?

Took u long enough to get it started

Chrome

I feel like I could have gotten a wet fart to light better

How about electrical tape?🤔✝️✝️🇱🇷

I like a bird nest better

That looked like gorilla tape

Ur videoed are like me holding my breath ..too slow......

Anybody else think this is bs after trying