We understand that one of the most important aspects of being outdoors is staying warm! That is why we have hand crafted a fully dried material that is both waterproof, windproof, and convenient in size and weight! One of the best features of our Black Beard Fire Starter is that it does not have an expiration date opened or unopened. Our unique blend will never evaporate, deteriorate or dissipate and is designed to light up every time. Black Beard Fire Starters are a must have for every backpacker, bug out bag and 72 hour/emergency kit. Throw it in your packs and don\'t worry about not having a fire again. We start with fully dried and braided cotton rope and infuse it with our special blend of odorless, non toxic waxes and oils. This treatment process allows our product to be completely safe to handle while being an extremely efficient and simple fire starting aid. Directions For Use: Cut off desired amount. Briskly roll fibers in hands. Separate the fibers and bunch into a ball or nest. Use your ferro rod, lighter, electric arc lighter or preferred fire starting device to ignite. Enjoy your warm fire