Middle Earth Ranger Forum

Video showing a fire piston made from a small maglite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-djD2n2Y ... re=related

Detailed instructions on how to make it:

http://wiki.goingprepared.com/index.php ... ire_piston


Char cord is an interesting option for portable tinder - check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1krYbx ... re=related

Thats inspiration enough for me to finish the fire piston I've had brewing for a few months now. It made from a bolt, some o-rings, and some brass tubing. Who knows if it will work though.