5 Clever Uses For Chapstick - "Tip Of The Week" E41

[@IntenseAngler]

Really appreciate ya'll watching and posting such great comments and useful tips! To say thanks, I've put together a special "Viewer Edition" video sharing a few of YOUR awesome ideas :) 5 More Clever Uses For Chapstick - "Tip Of The Week"

[@BC1ZM3]

just some constructive criticism, try to make your intro shorter and move a little faster through your points, typically a video I see like this goes up to around 5 minutes. just thought I'd help you out

[@bcm4066]

brandon carter you can skip any part you want

[@leathersammie]

A little ADD-ish there are we brandon carter? Kids today can't watch something 10 minutes long without turning into a twitching pile of fidget.

[@BC1ZM3]

Sammie Leather yea I know, it's just the way youtube goes

[@Chickennuggetjoes]

I'm not sure if you've heard of this or not, but crayons make a great candle

[@onebackzach]

I got hit by a bit of nostalgia watching this. I used to your videos when I was in middle school, and they inspired me to build little projects out of junk and helped fuel my enthusiasm for the outdoors, even when I couldn't actually get outside as much as I would have liked. I'm now in college studying forestry, and recently landed a position with Louisiana Conservation Corps. Woodworking and generally making things have also become really important parts of my life. On the off chance that you see this, I hope you're doing well, and thanks for making such great content.

[@IntenseAngler]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this Zachary. I can't even begin to express how much it means to me to hear that my videos inspired you in even the smallest way. Even more importantly, I'm extremely happy to hear that you're now in college studying forestry and pursuing something that not only gives you a sense of fulfillment, but that ultimately helps all of us that enjoy nature and the outdoors. Thank you for that my friend. Congratulations on your new position with the Louisiana Conservation Corps by the way... that's awesome! I really hope that you enjoy it! I am doing well by the way, and hope to get back to posting videos again before long. All the best to you my brother! -John

[@Winkiedoodles]

John, that puts a whole new spin on the phrase "hot lips"! Loved the chapstick candle lantern idea. Don

[@billybassman21]

I like watching your videos. Your voice is pleasant to the ears and easy to understand. No annoying hard to understand accent, no conspiracy theories and no political agenda. Just easy to understand survival tips.

[@IntenseAngler]

billybassman21 Thanks Brother. It's always good to hear some positive feedback... much appreciated.

[@Browneyes0911]

Thanks for taking your time to show us different ways to use the chap sticks :-) Thumbs Up

[@IntenseAngler]

My pleasure Linda. Thank you for taking the time to watch, comment, and hit the thumbs up button :)

[@Browneyes0911]

I did, Thanks.

[@IntenseAngler]

My pleasure. Thanks a bunch for watching and for the great feedback. All the best!

[@savetheworldology]

For a broken finger you could pull it apart leaving just the hollow tube and split it down the middle using the two halves as a finger splint held together with tape or cordage. Make sure to hold on the the middle for your first aid, fire and repair needs. :) You might even be able to use it as a fishing float if you pull it apart and tape off the ends. It might even be worth wrapping a piece of tape around the chapstick for these applications.

[@kevinpersic6149]

You are over thinking it. The best way to splint a finger is to tape it to the one and or ones next to it. It will hold it better and you get to save your chapstick for the lips.

[@nicevideomancanada]

Good for plugging a punctured gas tank too. While we were out camping up a forestry road in the middle of nowhere we punctured our gas tank while backing up over a sharp rock. Gasoline was dripping out, I simply pushed some Chap Stick into the hole and it immediately stopped the leak and it held for over 4 weeks until we fixed it properly. Awesome stuff.

[@craftychrystal7913]

Good to know, have used a bar of soap rubbed on for the same reason, but I don't always have access to a place where I can get some soap and i always carry chapstick with me.

[@heartlandhooks5331]

Your channel is truly awesome! Short, to the point, educational videos about how to do potentially invaluable things. Keep it up!

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks Connie. Glad that you enjoyed this one :) All the best!

[@charlesstratton6270]

This has been an excellent and very informative video on survival techniques. Very well executed and absolutely no 'drag-time' like so many other vids of this nature. Thumbs up and 5 Stars. *Thank you, Intense 🎣 Angler!*

[@IntenseAngler]

Thank you for the generous compliments Brother... much appreciated! All the best....

[@charlesstratton6270]

IntenseAngler​​​​ You're truly welcome and you earned them. It's kind of funny that I gave a little bit of constructive criticism to another KZbinr that has similar videos on his channel and it really pissed him off pretty bad to the point that he resorted to name calling. Lol. The way I see it, I have that right to voice my opinion and I try not do it in a way to where I think it's going to really hurt someone's feelings. I just call it as I see it. I made reference to apologizing if I was snoring during his video presentation because it was so freaking boring. It just seemed to drag on and on and on. Nevertheless, keep up your excellent great work.

[@tintriumph]

+CallMeDean ChuckDean i,m with you mate,some folk take a small criticism,or even a helpful hint ,as though you,d just shot their dog,AND get really nasty!,just don,t get it-i,m sure if you were WITH them ,they would,nt react half as badly,being unacceptable behaviour,but,look what this global village and the ,net is making our neighbours into. ps good vid

[@theIAMofME]

I didn't read all the comments so this may have already been mentioned. But, you can use on hotspots on feet when walking, running or hiking. Just put it where you usually get or feel you're getting a blister. It helps tremendously. I also think that Dr. Scholl's blister stick they make is made from the exact same stuff. Not sure but, works and looks the same.

[@ad886710]

Great to have you back on. I missed your frequent videos with such useful and low cost tips! One more use would be do a little field maintenance on your multi piece fishing rods by using a thin coat of chapstick on the ferrules...helps keep them from freezing them together.

[@juliemoravia6518]

For all you negative folks, try to remember, he doesn't purport to be a gifted public speaker, "just" a knowledgeable outdoorsman. If you can't add something positive to your comments, given all the great tips he provides, then why are you watching it at all. If you have "better ideas" then why don't you post your ideas instead of denigrating his tips and method of presentation? I really enjoy and benefit your posts John, keep up the great work!

[@bryanr.3241]

Thank you , that was very good information about chapstick. Especially the make shift lantern. Good job John , I did not know this about chapstick

[@sasqautchsurvivalist4457]

An ingenious way to light up the woods in a survival situation! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!

[@jaymartinson3236]

hey man, i got one more use for ya.... I've been using chap-stick on the blades of my knifes for years as protection from the elements... Also provides a bit of lubrication for less sheath wear...

[@AnHRTBus]

putting it on your nose, cheeks, and ears before extreme wind (say on a boat, or caught in the open) helps stop windburn (the friction of wind passing over your skin at high speeds) ALSO BIG DISCLAIMER: DO NOT USE SCENTED OR FLAVORED BALMS ON OPEN WOUNDS! most of the flavors will irritate the wound, unflavored/scented will not.

[@CampfireTalk]

Love the make shift lantern idea. Great stuff as always! Another quick tip is that the cap can be used on small AAA flashlights like the Fenix E01 & LD01

[@IntenseAngler]

Thank you. I hope that your scout troop has fun doing some of this stuff :)

[@larrybahler6828]

Hi, you have increased my knowledge about the uses for ChapStick! Be safe and enjoy life!

[@rusticlivingbushcraft]

Great tips and well produced videos!!

[@IntenseAngler]

Thank you so much... that really means a lot to me! I'm really glad to hear that you're enjoying the videos by the way! :)

[@ShasCho]

Cool! My most common off-label use of lip balm is to repair scratched and damaged DVDs. Just 'draw' a couple of lines on the CD or DVD, rub it in with a finger tip, and gently buff it smooth with a soft, clean handkerchief. This works at least 80 percent of the time.

[@SRHurst-kj5mx]

I liked the light at the very end the best. We keep a case in our prepping pantry. They're great for bartering too. Great ideas. We're presenting this video to our Scouts. Thanks for posting.

[@seanwilliams8083]

Ive been on a bunch of other fishing and survival channels. Yours is the best and easiest to understand. You not only show what it is but how it works. Keep on the good work brother

[@SkyKing101010]

I've also seen Chap Stick used as lip balm. Can you imagine that? Actually, this is great. These are things I 'might have thought of' if I were in "a situation", even if I didn't have any with me. Now I will definitely have it with me. Thank you.

[@suecollins3246]

Don't imagine it - the stuff actually dries your lips out in the long term.

[@KdawgCrazyOutdoors]

Awesome John. Nice to have you back on KZbin brother.

[@VSmith-qb8oh]

Thanks. All these tips are helpful for hikers who might get stranded.

[@devonmyster]

Well my wife found out this one but ladies if u don't want ur nails to break all u do is put a small amount of chapstick on the and leave it on for a while over time it will strengthen your nails so they are a lot harder to break.

[@AW1Lucky]

Great tips for the little bitty thing we all carry around. Bless you man.

[@minicomma]

Great info and video. Thanks for sharing! I love the tin can lantern idea :-)

[@IntenseAngler]

Thanks Brother... glad you liked it!

[@dcordry]

Good video, Jon! Also, an empty Chapstick container is a great container for petroleum jelly cotton balls.

[@mgd6087]

Ahhh.

[@kirkgoodman6862]

Great tips, as usual. After seeing this I combined 2 of your tips-straws & this. I cut the heads of of a couple Q-tips, sealed them in a straw & put it w/ my Blistex in my EDC bag. Now I have 3 candle wicks or fire starters, waterproofed & ready..I can't wait till the snow's gone & I can test this camping. Thanks

[@Poetic619]

Wow! Thank you IntenseAngler for the wonderful tips. I have no idea my simple chapsticks could do so much. :)

[@bethsuter4637]

Use it as a foot or toe ointment to reduce friction on a long hike. I was almost crippled on a hike in Mexico, and remembered my marathon-running cousin used Vaseline on the back of his heels. I whipped out my Chapstick, put a glob of it between my bleeding toes: instant relief.

[@fantasyreflection]

When a head cold strikes with lots of nose blowing, wipe chapstick where the tissue touches the nose. No redness and no stinging.

[@craftychrystal7913]

been there done that! Yep works great1

[@IntenseAngler]

Right on... glad you enjoyed the show man :-)

[@forty5degrees]

I was positively surprised by some of your uses of chapstick; especially the coke thing. very easy and obvious. Thank you for sharing.

[@southcentralfeeders8643]

I appreciate you taking the time to show and share your knowledge with the rest of the world. Keep it up! I now have something I can teach my kids and hopefully they will be able to help out if in the event there is a power outage or something more severe. THANKS AGAIN, AND THUMBS UP!

[@phototristan]

You can also use this stuff on your dry lips. Try it, it really works!

[@suecollins3246]

No it doesn't - in the long term it actually dries your lips out.

[@missmamtube]

Thank you so much for sharing these awesome uses of chapstick. Blessings !

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Thanks for sharing! Like all the ideas, especially the lantern. That would also work great for tea light candles both in the field & at home in grid-down. Empty tubes good place to store needles, small Exacto blade, fish hooks, etc.

[@bemorehavemore]

Funny story: My husband and I had to walk a couple miles (no money for cab) in vegas, in the summer. 105 in the shade! and no shade! I was wearing sandals and I began to feel the sun on my feet.... sun burn starting!!! well I wipped out my chapstick and rubbed it all over the top of my feet. That saved me some really bad sunburn! So if the sun gets a bit much out there in the wild, you might consider this for your nose, your face, exposed shoulders, or the back of your neck.

[@TheRVANDY9]

Thanks for all the tips. who would've thought it!!!! I especially liked the last one, making the candle and then adding the tin car.

[@dillotexan]

Just brilliant!!! Your tips are some of my favorite stuff on the web! Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciacook4453]

We teach Girl Scouts to Be Prepared. Even on a day hike, take along things you might need if you get stuck after dark. Having things like chapstick to protect your lips from sunburn can also have other uses, like starting a fire so others can find you.

[@KatKitty777]

Had no idea Chapstick could be use in so many ways. Thanks for posting this video!

[@17025601]

Great ideas, John. I'm sending this video to camping friends!

[@redefynexx]

Another great trick coming from Ontario, Canada. While fishing in weather below freezing, use you're Un-scented Un-flavored Chapstick on you're line and float to keep them from freezing up! Keep the lines tight, happy fishing. Redefyne

[@jamesdaniel4386]

Great for lubricating a ceased rivet or pin in pliers and scissors ..Thanks nice work!

[@moma6097]

Awesome tips thanks. I do have an add on to the lantern for you. If you melt a tiny bit of tree sap in the center of the can you can mount the chapstick candle and still use the screw to adjust it. By adding a small piece of string to the pull tab you can make your lantern more portable also.

[@michaelelliot9007]

You make an excellent instructor. Totally awesome tips. Thank you Sir.

[@polishpicl]

One you forgot, is THE LIPS. WHen you hike, and start drying out. your lips do get chapped. Thats the origional reason, but heres another great tip. As SOAP rubbed on eyeglasses and then dried off will prevent them from fogging , so does Chapstick. You must install it before you leave the house as you must totally rub off the excess. Make the glass as clear as you can with a dry paper towel. What you cannot see it the wax left on the glass. It prevents fogging during rain or sweating. ALSO, I use it for ICE fishing when your breath rises while looking down at your fishing gear. Try it, it works. Even as good as, if not better than soap. OH YEA> and it acts like RAIN X on your winkshield. The rain runs off it and doesnt spot.

[@FALCON63FL]

love the lantern idea i was thinking along those lines when you were making the candle great tips and always appreciated thank you john

[@ConnallyD]

Most Chapstick has an SPF rating and can be used as sunscreen too.

[@BarbecueTricks]

love the lantern at the end -- good stuff - i will experiment with chapstic as a charcoal lighter (in a chimney)

[@Atila308]

my tip of the week that helps me is the strike anywhere matches wriped in tissue and dipped in candle wax

[@SHTFreak]

Thanks for your simple and genius tips. I really enjoy to watch you!

[@dylanreilly6888]

Excellent tip, especially using chapstick as a lubricant for zippers!

[@CookingOutdoors]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@jmmcgeachy85]

Hey John, great video. I love the can idea to turn it into a little lantern. Have a great day.

[@nancyb8731]

I am a fly tyer. I use an empty ChapStick tube to stack/align the deer/elk...whatever fur I'm using before I tie them to my hook. Google "hair stacker" for examples of expensive tools for sale. ChapStick tubes work just fine.

[@daniellemarceaux5395]

good video never thought of useing chap stick as a prepping thing wil have to pick some up next time i am at the store

[@garrybutler9731]

Cool ideas mate. I don't use chapstick, but I will include it in my kit now. Cheers.

[@G36Jeff]

That pop can opened up is a great idea john. Thank bro.

[@MrTakissullivan]

I always use a smear of chapstick on my fishing line to keep it afloat when trying to take fish off the top with floating baits. After watching you vid, i have discovered new uses for the common chapstick. Great vid

[@bucket_lord2633]

Thanks for the intel John, you really know your stuff. you're the best at what you do. I look forward to your future videos.

[@mikeprice6028]

Awesome video John I'lltry that next weekend when I go camping

[@TheSouthwestBackpacker]

2 thumbs up! Excellent video Brother! Those are some great ideas! Especially adding the chapstick to a backpack zipper. I just tried it on my daypack and it glides easily now! I have used chapstick for lubricating my Fire Piston. Anyone out there that might use a fire piston would typically use Vasoline or Petroleum Jelly to lube the piston but chapstick also works well for this and IMO has a better scent to it than Vasoline. Take care Brother! Looking forward as always to the next one!

[@lordtartarsauce]

there should be an entire book of stuff like this. IntenseAngler youre welcome for the idea.

[@modman6556]

shining your combat boots- on the go or if you don't have boot shine on hand.

[@twistedcowboy90]

Hey john just wanted to thank you for all the awesome yet useful videos been following you for awhile now and frequently watch your channel keep up the great work brother

[@leeguthrie4360]

Love your videos! Just came home from elk hunt where we tent camped. instead of a lantern inside this year I bought a solar powered led light and set the collector on the roof of the tent. Wallah! Light source with motion detection and no smelly fuels.

[@mdouble100]

Very cool, thanks so much for sharing.

[@MrTce123]

When fishing in freezing conditions, applying a thin coat to the eyes of your fishing rod will help to prevent excess ice build up.

[@itsallanillusion...4574]

Was told by hospice not to keep or use petroleum-based lip balm near the oxygen.Sure learned alot about chapstick this week! Good use for all those half empties that pop up in the back seat of your car.

[@John-of5sh]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to trying some of these out in the field.

[@RasaelX]

Another great use - covering metal to protect it against rust (axes, high carbon knives) and wood from moisture and dirt. :)

[@angieangie3213]

When our family goes camping I always bring some ChapStick and drier lent... a little of each mixed together make a nice little wic to get the camp fire going..its really useful and it helps from having to fight the fire to get started

[@luvyesmusici4886]

The candle in the can was cool. May have to carry some lip balm with me every time I go camping now.

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

Thank you for this video,I knew a couple of the uses,but I learned other potential uses for the lowly lip balm,thank you.

[@TheAmyshelby0529]

Ingenious! Love the reflector tip!

[@Jeepollllllo]

Very cool, Thanks for sharing.

[@bemorehavemore]

One more thing... if you are going through some unexpected wet conditions and will be traveling heavily on foot, take your socks off and apply the chapstick, if you don't cary vasiline, to your heels, and on and between your toes. It is slightly heat trapping and water resistent and will saveon chaffing of damp socks against your toes and heels. A good temporary help for any area that get chaffed from rubbing equipment or straps, clothes ect.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thanks. Great ideas! For wounds a good thing to think about is Plantian. It grows wild and is great for cuts etc. Just pick some, chew it up and put it on your cut or burn or bee sting. Works like a charm.

[@travisbickle7931]

great vid! Carmex in the little jar works too- and you don't have to worry about it melting in your pack!

[@keenanreese5301]

These are great ideas, and have been using for some time as pain reliever for cuticles on hands, I also make my own chapstick , or lip balm, by mixing 1/2 and 1/2 coconut oil and beeswax, with a few drops of cinnamon oil. Can use other flavorings confection.

[@snofiter]

Awesome chapstick candle! I showed my wife and we thought it was awesome!

[@cunningman]

John, what a great bunch of ingenious ideas. Nice work! You're a real MacGyver there! I had to laugh at your observation on the "unfortunate common occurrence in the wilderness' of the aluminum BEER SWILLING HIKER CAN! So true. If everyone carries Chapstick it doesn't matter how far you go. You're gonna have a bright barndoor candle lantern for sure! Thanks again.

[@mrbuzzkill11]

Keep the videos coming, John! Great work!

[@makenchips]

great video, very clever - good delivery thanks for sharing!

[@nickharvey4578]

Outstanding! I am new to your channel and to backpacking. I have camped my whole life but obviously backpacking takes it to a new level. Either way, you have great videos and easy to follow along and you speak very well too. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@1liltigerette]

Excellent ideas in a pinch. Thank you so much for the ideas.

[@tonytiger3216]

Cool idea! It got me to thinking about fire starters for wet conditions. Maybe I could add some of those prank birthday cake candles that you can't blow out. Stick it into the ground like a cake or place it into kindling.

[@ZivaForFreedom]

John!! Who would have thunk it? Thx for sharing!!

[@Sacapuntas69]

Cool idea with the can! Can also help out as wind deflector.

[@ShakerHP]

An add-on tip to the can....you can use the pull-open tab to hang your capstick candle....If the tab is still there!

[@kathleenseibert2996]

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[@EnoEnoEnoEnoEnoEnoS]

One more trick - you can also use it on your lips.

[@IntenseAngler]

Ahh... clever! I knew I was missing an important one ;) Seriously though; thanks a bunch for watching and commenting... much appreciated!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Also can help with chafing & blister prevention & some say with athletes foot. Get one with sun protection factor & it can offer extra protection to your nose & chin which may not be well protected by your hat.

[@ellenccke141]

I wish the chapstick did not break