Baddest Bee Fire Fuses 3-Pack

The Epiphany Outdoor fire "fuses" work. Yes, of course you can use cotton balls and Vasoline or impregnate a cotton ball with a nice wax mixture (leaving a bit of nice cotton to quickly ignite), or, maybe better, a cotton dental 'packing' strip, but these do work quite nicely. Follow instructions to fray and expose the inside surface. I use one as a 'match', inserting it into a cut off section of small internal diameter brass tubing (an expended 22 long shell casing cut from the base works nicely, too); just use your BIC to ignite the end, use it as a long-burning, hard to extinguish match to ignite your tinder, then use the brass to snuff the flame. (You can also impregnate twisted jute twine segments with wax for this useful item.) Having these two items in your kit with a good ferrocerium rod, a BIC, or tube of storm matches makes for a much more dependable fire starting experience. (Of course, having a Mora, or a Cold Steel folding knife with Triad Lock - blades that are up to splitting off kindling and making tinder is also a "don't leave home without it".) Let me add, too, that the Epiphany Outdoor Gear Pocket Bellows is no 'toy', but a truly effective means to "fan the flames" whether gently at first to catch tinder and kindling, or later to increase the flame as if a blacksmith to ignite and enflame larger or damp kindling. Strongly recommended for anyone who is looked to for starting the campfire or cooking fire... it's light, inexpensive, and it works.

Awesome product! Cheaper than competitors, hits all the marks for camping and outdoor use. I've used it several times since I received it, and it takes even the smallest spark very well and lights quickly into a steady flame. Very easy to use and convenient packaging. Very happy with the purchase!

Each one is about the size of two AA batteries stacked together. Not that it's a bad thing , just FYI. They're about half the size of a Fatrope Stick. The upside is that they fluff up beautifully and catch a spark easier than any other tinder I've tried (easier than even wetfire or pyro putty). The down side is that it doesn't burn all that long and you don't get as much product for your money. The insert sheet says it's not meant as tinder but it is tinder and it's very good tinder. Just don't expect to get a huge handfull and you will be happy when you get it.

First the pictures and description are not great, so I will tell you that I received 3 tubes each containing 8 wicks 4 inches long for a total of 24-4 inch wicks. Following the instructions I cut one in half and flared the end of one half to the size of a quarter. I used the tip of my knife to fluff the fibers at the end. A small spark ignited the wick which I easily used to start a fire. I’ve now made these a part of my emergency fire starting kits. These are the best compact tinder I have seen or used.

I keep these in my emergency bag as well as my camper. I never need to worry about carrying tons of newspapers now, i just shave up a little bit of my firewood with my knife and build up a little tinder and these get it all started. These were much smaller than i thought, but still effective.

These are awesome fire starters. They burn for a long time and light easily, even with a ferro rod if you fluff them up. They are a bit pricey for what they do, but you don't need to use the whole fuse. Cut them in half and they are just as good and last twice as long.

I've tried several different firestarting materials and combinations, some work done don't.... So when I got my Epiphany fire fuses I just had to check them out, so I cut off a piece about 1-1/2 long fluffed like the directions say .... & With one small spark from my ferro rod (not even a good strong stroking spark just a short weak one) this sh....stuff caught & lit up like a movie clip , that small piece burned HOT & for about a minute and a half.... So if your looking for a fast easy sure-fire fire ... This is the stuff your looking for

Not impressed.