The Happy Camper: SOL Fire Lite Tinder Cord
I got the new SOL Fire Lite Tinder Cord in the spring and packed it away in my chaos bag for the season—just in case. Good thing I had it packed. Interesting thing, however, is that I didn’t need the cordage to tie down a tarp or tent. I needed it to get a fire started. On my last trip a major storm soaked the forest. There was no try tinder to be found anywhere. Thankfully, the SOL paracord doubles as a handy fire starter.
Kristine Redmond
It’s the inner seven strands of ignitable waxed cotton inner core that easily takes a spark. And the outer nylon stealth provides the protection.
To ignite it you simply peel back the polyester outer sheath and put a match or lighter to the waxed cotton core.
The cord is 550 Grade, so it’s actually rugged enough to tie down a tarp or a tent. And the inner strands can also be used for gear repair, fishing line and more. The weight comes in at 5.6 oz for 50 feet of cordage.
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Check out my latest video on my YouTube channel KCHappyCamper where I head out on a canoe trip to North Frontenac Parklands Big Gull Lake—and make good use of the SOL Fire Lite Tinder Cord.
