What is the worlds most overlooked survival tool? The lighter. Find out why. Dave Whipple
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@oyajiblues3 жыл бұрын
I agree, but want to share my experience. Live in San Francisco (Earthquake Country) and so I have a Earthquake Kit" or "Go Bag" whatever you want to call it. One of the things I pack (of course) are Bic lighters. Maybe 5-10 or them. In original package and then sealed in a ziplock. They were in there at minimum 5 years, could have been a few years longer not sure. So I decided to take them camping with me on a whim. Some of the items in my go bag have double duty. So at the campsite: 4 out of 5 of the lighters did not work. The flint was fine ( ithink) but the metal wjheel that activates the flint on 4 out of 5 were either rusted or corroded. It is rather high humidity here, but still I was shocked. In original package and then sealed in plastic. So I agree to keep these in your kit, but replace them or at minimum check them every few years.
@stephensgate17 жыл бұрын
Good point Dave. Always good to have multiple Bic's scattered throughout my kit/packs/pockets etc.. keep up the good videos. Big fan!! -Stephen, Ohio
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! I Appreciate it.
@richardkoch87522 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!! That little Bic lighter is a life saver!
@jagdu98983 жыл бұрын
If you want survival tip, grab steel wool and a 9V battery and unwrapp a tampoon! Make sure to store them isolated from moisture and be care that 9V battery don´t touch steel wool before you need it! Another thing but it cost a bit but it works in -40 celsius and snowstorm is a Soto pocket torch (no commercial)
@jagdu98983 жыл бұрын
And also keep some Clean Flame pouches in your pocket
@jorgeluisgarcia10066 жыл бұрын
Dave, I´ve being a survival instructor since I remember, way before of being a DDS, I can say that I can make fire with almost anything and everything...and yes, that little Bic lighter is so no nonsense, it´s scary.
@bobbythepirate1430Ай бұрын
Literally dirt cheap in El Paso, I've found 3 of em on sidewalks 😂
@ChrisWilkesSurvival7 жыл бұрын
Great video, give the maker of the Bic lighter their props! I agree. I carry one every where I go and every survival instructor I know recommends them as part of a kit. Super important gear that gets no respect because it's so easy to use.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
word up Chris!
@robertweldon7909 Жыл бұрын
12/18/2022 Your right Dave, but it the lighter gets wet or too cold, it does not work until dry or warm. I keep one in a plastic medicine bottle, with a small cheap ferro rod as a back up. When a Bic lighter runs out of fuel it become a modern version of flint and steel too. I have several methods to MAKE fire in my kit. Bic lighters, ferro rods, some matches, and a magnifying glass, one backs up another. I have several TINDER STARTERS, one of which is very dangerous, but will start a fire in a driving rain when a spark hits it, magnesium powder. There is an alternate method to the bow drill, I first saw on Dave Canterbury's site, he called a spring pole bow drill. Very interesting and easier than the traditional method. Great short video. ;-)
@suf9724 жыл бұрын
I can’t agree more. Unfortunately being in high school i can’t keep a lighter on me at all time without getting in trouble. Keep up the good work Dave i really appreciate the tips and true facts you’re sharing in all your videos. Thank you very much.
@Bushradical4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gavocrazy7 жыл бұрын
I like the cheaper ones that are see through and have the flame adjustment. You can see how much butane's left, if you're trying to save it, turn the fuel down, and if you're trying to get out of a shit situation, crank up the heat. And they're usually even cheaper than the bics. Although beware, some are better than others. I've had good luck with the ones that say King on the side. Others are just crap and tend to fall apart. Fun little fact, the guy who invented modern matches thought they were such an important invention to humanity that he didn't patent them. Hats off to that dude, especially for being so humble
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Good point on the clear lighters. I didn't know the story about the matches, thats pretty awesome.
@AdventureTimeOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
yup. Every time I go out I always start my fires with an alternative method BUT I always have a lighter in my pack and pocket. I have had to rely on a ferro rod before but I was a dumbass 1 kilometer out on a snow covered lake in -33°c and my lighters froze. Crazy story but I am still around to talk about it. Pack modern practice primitive!
@sarayoung35063 жыл бұрын
You can put two of those and the long M&M tubes and duct tape the lid shut. The duct tape makes it semi waterproof
@darrensmith69992 жыл бұрын
This is something that everyone takes for granted. (:
@gobangs11177 жыл бұрын
Mr Canterbury could not have said it better!
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Dosent he light stuff on fire with his beard? I saw a spoof commercial he did once...totally funny.
@gobangs11177 жыл бұрын
I think he lights fires with his will power. But seriously he is huge fan of cheap lighters.
@MrZluvu4ever2 жыл бұрын
A huge energy/calorie-saver!
@joeylandry49337 жыл бұрын
True dat!!! Even though I don't smoke anymore I keep several of these in my pack and in the kitchen cabinet to light Birthday candles 🎂
@journalofawimpyprepper48107 жыл бұрын
I keep them all over the place. It is a one-handed fire-starter - I cannot imagine why someone would not have at least 2. I think the easy methods of survival are much more appreciated throughout a time of true necessity. I was without electricity for 4 days before when massive tornadoes struck alabama and, while I love bushcrafty stuff, making a bow drill never crossed my mind. In an already strenuous situation the last thing you will think is, "I wonder how I could make this process a little more difficult."
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@johnfortwengler44964 жыл бұрын
Also awesome as a one hand option if broken arm ect
@Bushradical4 жыл бұрын
Yes it would be!.
@loishope6605 Жыл бұрын
I carry a Zippo, Bic, and a ferrel rod , and I carry them EVERYDAY. By the way, I live in El Paso, Texas .
@pacificbushcraftandfirecra63587 жыл бұрын
All praise the mighty Bic! (bows down) That video was great, great, great, great , great...TFS
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks TSP! I hear you might be moving to Wrangel? Is that right?
@davewinch7677 Жыл бұрын
No doubt, when I need a fire starter for my pack, my first choice is a lighter. It's cheap and it works.
@irishsteel61607 жыл бұрын
Absolute truth! Keep the videos coming!
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Irishsteel!
@jasonwarehall81014 ай бұрын
I think a quality storm match as best plan B
@markboettcher9443 Жыл бұрын
You are sensible. Always enjoy your videos. How to make do.
@josephknowlton72462 жыл бұрын
Liked, shared and commented
@Longtrailside7 жыл бұрын
I agree, a good lighter is king to getting a fire going quick. My method of fire starting is lighter, matches, firesteel, if those don't work then I am screwed and call it a day and go home if I can.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
LOL. Thats awesome! Great humor , and an honest evaluation of reality! Thanks for the comment.
@delanos533 жыл бұрын
I do one or two things to my lighters I whip wrap them so I can put a tether on them and/or wrap about 6 feet of good duck tape around it. Both twine and tape can come in handy. Duck tape burns really good and it can patch stuff including people lol. Also put them inside something water resistant. Wet flint don't do well. Bics ar loads better than Zippos unless you carry extra fuel plus Zippos take up more space and weight more. Even the tiny ones aren't better.
@carpathiancraftsman9 ай бұрын
Our ancestors would jump on that lighter. They just used whatever they had available and always chose the easiest way. But yeah, the more you know...
@cillaloves2fish6887 жыл бұрын
Amen bro!! I carry one every day!
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
right on , me too. If you've seen my hypothermia video.....I started carrying a lighter the day after that happened........right up to today
@LarsRibe7 жыл бұрын
True that. Just because we invented cars, we schouldn't forget how to use our legs and get fat and lazy - but I'm 100% taking the car to work today! I quit smoking a few years back but still carry one or two lighters, 'cause they're all the things you said AND can melt rope and light candles/lanterns.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
word up!
@believeliveloveandlaugh38444 жыл бұрын
True
@Bushradical4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@scottlippert29886 жыл бұрын
I also carry a lighter. Even though I am a non-smoker, I realize that a flame might be needed at any time.
@Bushradical6 жыл бұрын
Good rule to live by!
@jameshutto30475 жыл бұрын
I'll share a trick I've never heard mentioned before. Jalapenos in the cold. Works great as long as ya don't sweat.
@Bushradical5 жыл бұрын
Never heard that.
@jameshutto30475 жыл бұрын
@@Bushradical itll warm ya up. A siberian log fire and a jalepeno got me through single digit temp with snow at 7k feet. Siberian fire I got from Lonnie and Connie
@jorgeluisgarcia10066 жыл бұрын
Can´t give more than one thumb up...BUMMER!! :-(
@Bushradical6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother.
@stephenportraitsetc7 жыл бұрын
I was showing some kids how to do a bow to start a fire one of the boys who seemed to be doing it call out and said he had it but then the zippo fall out of his boot smart kid
@CheezeheadChris7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with everything everything ya said! Right on the money!
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks CC. You live in Wisconsin I take it. ?
@CheezeheadChris7 жыл бұрын
Bushradical - Yes Sir! NW WI. I been sub of your wife's for awhile. I remembered tonight the shelter video you two did and looked you up. I plan on catching up on the rest of your videos.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
There is a very interesting story about that video but I can't tell it to you yet........you will have to live in suspense! Where you at in WI? Brooke and I were living in wisconsin for a short time when we got married. Elkhart lake.
@milliewilkie19692 жыл бұрын
we dont smoke but always have a lighter in our car
@rld12784 жыл бұрын
As in your hypothermia example, you may not have the fine motor skills to make/use a bow drill or a ferrol rod in a timely manner.
@Bushradical4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Thanks
@michaelkoon8371 Жыл бұрын
Dav what do you think of the mountain men show please your true thoughs
@MTwoodsrunner7 жыл бұрын
i have one and sometimes two in each of my packs...i try and never hit the bush without em...atb...woods
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks MT!
@adventureswithfrodo27216 жыл бұрын
Great video. Go try to a fire with pyrite.
@Bushradical6 жыл бұрын
Pyrite?
@gunnerhusnian43757 жыл бұрын
haha great job
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colloid survival!
@BravoBassin Жыл бұрын
could not agree with you more I always carry a lighter and all these so called bushcrafter survival people crack me up that they never mention using a lighter. I will tell you something else that is great to have to start fires is a highway road flare. small ones burn for 15min white hot and the large ones burn 30min white hot and they will burn anything wet wood green wood does not matter.
@TheBootyWrangler Жыл бұрын
There’s probably some crossover that the wisest of bushman could comment on between traditional fire making and using a lighter where you need to consistently make primitive fires to hone your skills but you still understand when the time is right to use your lighter and save time/energy. That being said only an idiot would waste time making a traditional fire when they could conserve time and energy by using a lighter in an ACTUAL survival situation. Like gee wiz I only have enough calories to last me two days, I think I’m gonna take a break from the 2 calories it takes to flick my big today and spend an hour sweating my ass off on this bow drill.
@EdwardKowalski6 жыл бұрын
Now I understand why common sense is so uncommon, you have more than your share, great that you don't hoard. ;) Seriously that was pretty awesome, like a fresh breeze.
@Bushradical6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed! This is one of the first video I wanted to shoot. I'm really not in sync with the Modern bushcraft movement. lol
@EdwardKowalski6 жыл бұрын
Like you I am happy to see people enjoying the woods, good on em. However, it seems that "bushcraft" is developing a uniform, a code of conduct and enforcement personnel. I don't care for that. Then you have those who wish to make like every hike and back yard adventure is a "survival situation". My attitude is if one ends up in such a pickle many bad decisions lead up to it. A safety pin and duct tape won't save the day. I don't prepare to be in survival situation, rather prepare to never be in one. There is some overlap of course. It's manufactured drama and it drives me crazy. You bring a common sense and practical approach of someone who has been there, done that. It's not that hard to spend safe enjoyable time in the woods, it's also not hard to mess up while gaining experience. The voice of reason sounds great, keep singing it man!
@Bushradical6 жыл бұрын
Thank You Ed. I really appreciate your point of view and I agree 100%
@Lone587 жыл бұрын
I always carry a couple of Bic lighters. You can't argue with common sense.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'd carry a can of gas and a brush pile in my pocket ....it that was possible, lol!
@BAAMRanch7 жыл бұрын
It's been raining for several days where I'm at. Good luck with anything BUT a lighter.
@Bushradical7 жыл бұрын
You know it brother!
@rld12784 жыл бұрын
Yes, but a candle lit with a lighter will save your fuel and burn long enough to dry out your kindling to build a fire. Holding down the Bic will get hot and waste fuel. Gotta have a lighter to light it tho...not knocking them, just adding to the conversation...
@BAAMRanch4 жыл бұрын
@@rld1278 very good point! Some beeswax candles are hard to beat
@pe10182b3 жыл бұрын
Zippo
@nemopettersson12397 жыл бұрын
Lighter sucks! It is SO much better with for example: - "Battery / Steel wool "or maybe "Flint / Steel / Char cloth". These objects have several features that the lighter dont have. If the steel in your "flint / steel / charcloth" "firemaking-set" begins to rust, you can take the steel wool in your "fire backup", the "battery / steel wool set" and polish the rust away... A bow drill set has SO many uses in comparison to the lighter that it's sick! If a shoelace breaks (God forbid) you have a spare shoelace in the bow that you have in your backpack. If you do the stick a little longer, - You can use it to ward off wild animals such as wolves and other beasts! - Try to do that with "a lighter" if you can! IoI .. I'm just kidding :) I agree with you in everything you say here! It has become a kind of "snobbery" among outdoor people that they should make a fire in the worst possible overcomplicated way they could imagine and at the same time trying to convince us that it is the most convenient and easiest way, - And First Of All - "The Right Way" :) .. Firesteel is SOO "outdoorish" I have a lot of them and I Love to play with them and when I managed to make a fire with a bow I feel a little proud to have succeeded and that I have the knowledge to do it... But deep inside myself I know that probably all I'll ever need (and others as well) to make a fire is the packed bic lighter (or one of the two you packed then "one is non and two is one")...A flame beats a spark under all circumstances and in all situations seven days a week and those who would argue otherwise do not know what they're talking about. And after the lighter is empty you can still make sparks with it :). I actually think you can separate the "hobby/wannabe bushcrafter" from the more experienced bushcrafter that really spending time in the wilderness on there - Primary Choice Of Method To Make Fire. The experienced has put down the prestige and vanity and choosing the easy and best way. ;)