Ferro Rod Fire Starter Kit

For wild brews, warm hands, and reliable sparks.

Our go-to fire starting method on Fireside Meetups bushcraft courses – this compact kit includes everything you need to get a flame going the traditional way. Whether you're boiling water for coffee or building a full campfire, it’s a satisfying and reliable bit of kit that always earns its place in the pack.

What’s included:

• Ferrocerium rod – throws a shower of sparks at 3,000°C

• Hardened steel scraper – shaped for control and spark efficiency

• Fatwood stick (resin-rich pine) – scrape into a fluffy, highly flammable powder

• Paracord lanyard – keeps it all together and ready to grab

Tried and trusted in the field, this kit is a course favourite for a reason. It’s lightweight, lasts for hundreds of fires, and brings a real sense of ritual to starting your brew.

Why we love it:

• Sparks catch easily even in damp conditions

• Fatwood is naturally infused with resin – no chemicals or fuss

• Scraper doubles as a basic tool or bottle opener

• Wildly satisfying to use – no button-pressing here!