The 5 Best bow drill kits (2023 reviews)

The Weyland outdoor fire starting kit is going to make the perfect addition to your overall emergency survival kit. It works by opening the strands on the end of the hemp rope to catch your spark or ignite from an existing fire. It takes a spark super easily then the slow burning embers can be transferred into your fire bundle to build the rest of your flame. It is good dried wood that will make an excellent base/tender for a fire.

This is a super fire starter kit, with everything you need to start a roaring fire, ”Packaged with care. It fits compactly into your kit at only 3.7 inches long then extends to over 18 inches long so you can blow into your fire from a safe distance. The other critical fire kit item is to include a "survival" blanket for a tarp over the fire that you are starting. It is nice and big coming in at 4 inches long and 0.40 inches thick.

Why We Like This:

Decent case to pack/carry it all in
Great fire starter kit in compact bag
Will be useful for camping or a grid down/emergency situation
Nice carry bag, compact, well designed and packed

Best With Ferro Rod: jet bow drill Kit

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If you want nothing but the best desirable kit, then jet bow drill kit is the one you should definitely consider. This product is easy to use and fast starting. It comes with resealable zip bags full of magnesium, shaved, shreds, chips, spiral and powder. It catches fast and easy and it burns long enough to add fire wood to ignite as well. It is great for the fire pit.

These chips light up quickly and burn hot. It comes with two sparks and the shavings take off, lighting the wet leaves and the pine cone. This is a must have for your hiking/camping kit or basic emergency supplies. It is useful for other purposes such as making charcloth.

Why We Like This:

Good product nice to have for starting wet tinder
Awesome for starting fire even in the rain
Nice item to put in your bugout bag or backpack

Best With stick: SXTL bow drill Kit

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate kit. The sxtl bow drill kit is exactly that - it's a simple kit that hits all the right notes. The point of using a bow to start fires is that it is more efficient than most other “desperate need” fire techniques. This kit comes with the bearing block for the tail of the spindle. It is carefully designed and tested before launch. The way the cordage is wrapped around the spindle allows for both push and pull strokes and you can develop some decent speed with this. It also comes with an instruction book with pictures and details that will help you start your first friction fire.

The softer wood makes it much easier in the beginning. It is easy to twist and the handle makes it easier to use.

Why We Like This:

Bring joy and a sense of accomplishment
Fun and easy, good for beginners
New and hot release

Best For backpack: Doitool bow drill Kit

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable kit, doitool bow drill kit is your end point. An outdoor camping fire starter tool set brings much convenience to you. This item is a kit of fire starters. It can be used for most outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, night fishing, climbing, etc. These are in a simple design, but they are very useful and practical.

Why We Like This:

Compact and portable, so it fits in your pocket, backpack or tool box
Perfect for outdoor camping survival use
An essential part of your camping accessories

Best For beginner: FILFEEL bow drill Kit

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The filfeel bow drill kit should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is great to teach other people also. It can cultivate patience, attention, hands-on ability and develop curiosity about nature. It is finely ground, sleek, comfortable and safe for hand to grip and operate. It is also used for multiple times, long service life. It is great for learning and teaching the basic skills needed for outdoor survival, a great education toy for kids/ scouts, easy to set up & easy to use.

The bow fire is available for 1 person alone or 2 players working together, easy to use with the spindle/plate on top of the handle. It is easy to use system.

Why We Like This:

Make fire easier than other fire bow drill kit
Develop the patience, persistence, attentiveness, concentration, and handling capability with your kids
Practiced for fire making, easy to use system