EDC Isn’t Just Knives & Flashlights


When most people think Everyday Carry (EDC), they think knife, flashlight, maybe a multitool clipped to their pocket. All solid choices. But ask anyone who’s been caught in the cold, wet, or dark: the real MVP is often fire.

For that reason, many people will carry a lighter or wear a fire-starter necklace but it seems that the times you need fire the most are always the most difficult times to make fire. It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s windy.  Nothing seems to catch.

That’s where EDC tinder comes in. An easy-to-ignite fuel source to get your fire burning when it really matters. It’s not bulky. It’s not complicated. It’s the simplest way to make sure your lighter, matches, or ferro rod actually works when you need it.

EDC loadout featuring Viking Whetstone

What Is EDC Tinder?

EDC tinder = portable, always-on-you fire aid. It’s not a full fire kit, it’s not bulky, it doesn’t expire or leak fuel and oil. EDC Tinder is compact, reliable, and designed to integrate so seamlessly into your daily wear that you forget it’s there until it’s needed.

Just like the quiet sidekick in every great duo: Batman had Robin, Frodo had Sam, and likewise your ignition source needs tinder!  A great tinder is the difference between a campfire fumble or looking like a fire-starting pro.

Don’t get me wrong, learning and practicing with different natural tinders is invaluable. Learn where to look for them, how to process them, and their different flammable characteristics. But when there’s a need for a fire, you can’t afford to waste time searching around for tinder. 

Firecard credit card sized tinder fits in a wallet

Why Carry Tinder in Your EDC?

Here’s why we believe every camper, hiker, hunter, or overlander should carry tinder on themselves:

  • Adventure is spontaneous: Emergencies don’t give a heads-up, and people don’t intentionally get lost. That’s why the gear you carry - not what’s back at camp - is what really matters.

  • Reliability wins: Lighters run out. Matches get wet. Ferro rods spark but don’t flame. Tinder makes sure they all work.

  • Confidence counts: Knowing you can light a fire anywhere = instant peace of mind.

  • Zero excuses: If it fits neatly in your wallet, which you already carry every day, there’s no reason you should ever be without tinder.

Meet the FireCard: Your Wallet-Sized Tinder Card

The FireCard™ is our EDC tinder. A burnable, waterproof, credit-card-sized fire starter that lives in your wallet until the moment you need it (or you decide to show it off)

  • Fits in your wallet, purse, hat, pocket, boot, or bindle

  • Burns intensely even in wet or cold conditions

  • Versatile - Use shavings, break off a small piece, or burn the whole card

It’s the easiest way to add a little extra firepower to your everyday carry setup.

FireCard igniting from lighter flame

How to Use a FireCard (Top 3 Methods)

The method you choose will depend on your situation. Do you have a lighter or a ferro rod?  How much fire support do you need? 

1. Shavings + Ferro Rod 💥 

  • Reliable means of converting a spark from a ferro rod into flames

  • Use this when you have good tinder and kindling and just need a little flame to get it going

  • Use your knife or ferro rod scraper to scrape long shavings off the card

  • Pile them up in your tinder bundle and hit them with a spark

2. Multi-Use Pieces ✂️

  • Great for stretching one card into multiple fires

  • Use this when you have decent kindling but sub-par tinder

  • Snap a small chunk off the card, depending on how much fire you need

  • Use a knife or scissors to cut the card into strips that can be used like matchsticks

3. The Whole-Card Inferno 🔥

  • Large, intense burning flame

  • Use this when you have damp kindling or no tinder at all

  • Use a pile of shavings or a lighter to ignite the card

  • Carefully slide the burning card in under your fire lay

Firecard held in hand burning in cold snowy environment

Safety & Pro Tips

  • Always clear the ground around your fire before you begin

  • Prep all your kindling and fuel ahead of time

  • When scraping, use long intentional strokes, not chopping or gouging

  • Shield shavings from wind and rain

  • Don’t use FireCards indoors!

Small But Mighty

It’s just a card in your wallet… until it’s the thing that keeps you warm, safe, and in control. The FireCard is just one example of how the smallest tools can make the biggest difference. Get some practice with them, and feel the confidence that comes with the ability to reliably make fire. 

👉 Add a little extra firepower to your EDC. Grab your FireCard here 

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