Bic Lighter Tips & Tricks (Hacks to Make a Great Lighter Better) 🔥

[@blackhatbushcraft]

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[@Ornelas11B]

Black Hat Bushcraft The fastest way to get the lighter to work after it gets wet is to just keep trying to light it. The flint will dry real quick from the friction.

[@youngm3333]

Black Hat Bushcraft thanks bro

[@spudhancock3197]

When trying to light the wet lighter it really helps if you roll the wheel backwards a few times, it will rough up the flint and give you a bigger spark... try it

[@brookelofton1173]

Roll it backward over jeans or your coat sleeve with enough pressure to throw sparks it'll dry fast

[@brookelofton1173]

Thanks for the tape/tinder hack. Genious.

[@maggiewagmore8778]

I used Bic lighters for years until I discovered Zippo butane inserts. It's like a mini torch, with a directional, hot blue flame. Far superior for getting a fire started. I've submerged these in water for hours, removed them, given them a shake, blown a couple puffs of air in and they light right up. They are also refillable and they don't leak. Wind-resistant. No more burnt fingers trying to get the flame where I want it. Other companies make these inserts as well. Those I've tried all worked the same. I wrap mine with with bright yellow duct tape for visibility and a fire starter source. I still carry a small BIC as backup, but haven't used it since I switched to the inserts.

[@charlesshepherd9132]

A #11 o-ring from Lowe’s works well in place of the Canadian Jam Knot. I put it on my lighters. Just slide it down out of the way to light and I don’t run the risk of losing it when using my lighter. I imagine you could probably burn the o-ring also if needed.

[@stevenrobertson4470]

Great ideas and suggestions! I thought of yet another way to dry out the lighter would be to tie a length of chord to the loop on the lighter and whirl it about. A 4-foot length whirling at two revolutions per second would give a wind velocity of about 35 miles per hour, in addition, the centrifugal force would tend to throw the water droplets away from the lighter. Cool ideas!

[@flyingtigers7856]

Except if it slips out of your hand... or the knot comes undone... or the cord breaks somehow... and goes sailing through the air never to seen again lol...

[@desmo5514]

That's why you get orange colour remember ? And always use Jedi mind control..." the knot will not come undone, I will not lose my grip " 🤣🤣🤣

[@steveaitch729]

I find these vids very informative. I am 67 and haven't been camping since the early 2000s and have no desire to, but lots of your info can be used in everybody's daily lives.

[@allenbutler8520]

Thanks for the good video. I personally have always used a small pair of needle nose pliers to take out the child-proof mechanism. So much easier to light.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Another excellent video full of great advice. Thumbs up.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much Lonnie! I truly appreciate that my friend! God bless you and Connie!

[@dandavatsdasa8345]

Very helpful! My guess is to wrap the lighter up in cellophane plastic or a sturdy plastic bag to minimize the chance of it getting damp. Also look around for a very small plastic container that will fit at least one lighter air tight. If the lighter stops producing a flame, but continues to produce a spark, then try alcohol. Ethanol and isopropyl alcohol should ignite with a spark. Try carrying extra lighters. Thank you for sharing helpful videos!

[@MrWmburr7]

That Bank-line loop was a lot more convenient than using a zip-tie IMO. The loop is easily attached and removed. Thank you, sir.

[@davidmcfarland4424]

The main reason I liked your video was do to the direct teachings, short examples of situations and quick examples of uses. Thank you.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words David! I really appreciate you taking the time to tune in and comment sir. Take care!

[@hamzanagi6958]

You go Master Mercer! You’re both an amazing trainer and an amazing camper. ✊

[@blackhatbushcraft]

I truly appreciate your support and kind words!!

[@andrewpalmer1630]

You are a brilliant woodsman. I, just by chance, never stray too from from a Hilton.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Great shout about the tape being used to get a fire going in an emergency, great video on the bic lighter. Thanks.

[@dendenanddino]

Thanks for taking your time to show us this

[@jaywimer4415]

The bank line to stop discharge is a great idea and glad you gave David credit. I have seen the zip tie but this makes more sense and reusable. I like your videos keep them coming.

[@pulpunderground8691]

If you use the correct width zip tie you can slide it off and on the lighter as needed. Ive been rocking that system for the last couple years with great success.

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

Now that is a knot I can remember how to tie when the time comes I need it. Awesome tips as well. Thanks

[@NoOne-ul5fb]

After watching this video I added the gorilla tape, bank line loop and extended the bank line long enough to make the Canadian jam knot also (all one peace of line). Now it is impossible to lose the jam knot. If you attach the wet Bic lighter to a 2 foot or so piece of bank line and spin it really fast, it dries out very quickly.

[@lauraguinasso5113]

Yayyyyy... I took that safety lock off both my lighters (which I was getting ready to chuck across the room) and now my comprised 62 year old fingers can “light up” easily. Thank you thank you thank you 👏🏼

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Another couple tips is. 1: when your lighter runs out of fuel keep it. I believe certain fire tender (like char cloth and petroleum jelly cotton balls for example) can still be lit by the spark from a empty lighter. 2: if you're careful you remove the flint from your empty bic for a Zippo lighter.

[@raymondisfunny]

the fact that you ended your video with God Bless made me subscribe. God bless you too.

[@rgpittman3414]

love your down to earth presentation. Great tips. Will definitely add this to my kit and my family's kit!

[@geneschindler9537]

Good tip and I like the lanyard idea on both ends

[@shadowliving6858]

I picked out something that was bright and caught my eye. We married 5 years ago😀

[@stoneybigfoot7254]

Damn your lighter lasts that long?

[@JaniyaSim]

She’s talking about her dildo

[@ninjaragingpotatoes]

😂😂

[@deankay4434]

Wait 40+ years. You might change your mind!

[@TXFarmRoad]

I'm sure your boyfriend is a real doll 😒

[@seansmart3440]

Great video, Matt. The Canadian jam knot demo was a bonus. Thanks.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed this one Sean! I appreciate your time and kind words 🙂

[@seanmcguire1952]

Great tips! Thank you for expanding our knowledge. Shout out to Corporals Corner for recommending your channel.

[@stanwright8583]

In fishing, we call that the Arbor Knot. Use to tye the fishing line or fly line backing to the arbor of the fishing reel.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Excellent and very useful video. Thank you.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much Keith! I am glad this one was helpful. I appreciate you tuning in.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

@@blackhatbushcraft . . The pleasure is entirely mine my friend.

[@thewimpycamper7692]

Great tips! especially how to dry out a lighter. Never knew there was a way to get it dried so quick!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you for tuning in! I am glad this information was helpful. It really ins't too difficult to get them dried out usually if you can get out of the weather to do it. Thanks for your kind words. Take care.

[@yongwoo1020]

I appreciate that you attribute these methods. I turned on alerts as a result. Good luck with your channel.

[@flyingtigers7856]

Great vid thanks for sharing. I thought I'd buy an exotac firesleeve - until i saw how expensive they are! I didn't know about using gorilla tape as tinder, and using cord with a slip knot to lock the butane release are excellent ideas. I just subscribed!

[@pulpunderground8691]

I've been using the exotacs for a few years now... when you're feeling rich, buy yourself one... you won't regret it.

[@gatitosworld6038]

A wet bic.....roll it down your leg until you get sparks...10-15 seconds, turn it upside down and use the flame to dry it thoroughly

[@blackhatbushcraft]

That method definitely works. I have experimented with different ways and had good results with each. some people make it out to be difficult but it really isn't too difficult to get a wet lighter back to operation with a little practice. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Sackmatters]

GatitosWorld wrong wrong wrong. That will wear out your flint very rapidly.

[@joesmith7144]

@@Sackmatters it will if you roll it the wrong way. Roll it in the same direction in which you normally do to light it and it won't mess it up as bad.

[@davidkeil6225]

@@Sackmatters the "flint" in a box lighter is enormous, it will far outlast the fuel in the lighter. Rolling it on your pants to dry it out will not use up the "flint" before the gas outlives it. Besides, we are talking about getting fire now, we may be cold and wet, life is on the line, do we care if we take a little life of the "flint". Not to mention these types of lighter are cheap. Abuse it once, if after that you are not comfortable carrying it, just take a new one next time.

[@badhat3051]

Matt I swear that youre a modern day coureur des bois. great video

[@jasonhill3156]

Well done lighter Docter.

[@xbarros2010]

Great tip, Real demostration

[@planecrazyish]

Great video and great tips. That's a very cool hat man!

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

EXCELLENT! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@leonorhernandez7079]

Thanks I’m just in the process of repacking my buyout bag and will be adding take to all my lighters. 😎👍

[@TerryC69]

All very good tips.

[@jdwilliams5244]

Thank you for your helpful advise. I would also caution people who are not familiar with using butane lighters at high elevations, or cold temperatures. Most lighters quit at about 11,000 Ft., depending on the barometric pressure. A fellow hiker got lost on a high mountain in a freezing rain. He had six Bic lighters and one high altitude lighter. He had to use the latter lighter to get the Bic's to work.

[@josephanthony2865]

Another epic video with practical wisdom. Big ups! 👍🏼

[@jeremykoehler5810]

Nice video clear and concise. good hacks!!

[@stephenfewson7188]

Nice tips mate. G'day from Australia 🇦🇺

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much! Blessings to you in Australia!

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Excellent video brother! Very well demonstrated and great tips! I always carry at least two lighters in my pack.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words brother! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! They are definitely one of the least expensive and most useful pieces of gear to keep. Take care.

[@LarryLyman]

Nice info, appreciate all you're doing 👍thanks

[@titanalpha4774]

Awesome tip!

[@bushcraft_crush2455]

Love the Jam knot instruction thank you!

[@koreakiwon]

I am going to a convenience store to get my bic lighter. Thank you for this great information. ♡

[@klodpetrovic596]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@calebspence9552]

Great vid!

[@thatlarryguy6841]

Good tip about burning the tape. I had never thought of that. I tend to go into the woods lighter heavy. A mini bic in my cook kit and first aid kit, and a regular sized one with my safety supplies.

[@us24575]

What's your input regarding bic lighters vs electric plasma lighters?

[@roberthobbs8222]

Those were some really great tips. Thanks for sharing them.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much Robert. I appreciate you tuning in!

[@JohnSmith-xp7qn]

Rock on!! I love these mods. Saved me a cold night a couple of times in the desert.

[@crnigruja2220]

Why u lie :D

[@jamestaylor8217]

Very good. Thank you.

[@shawnamison2485]

You have a great way of explaining things, I came here for the lighter tips but ended up learning a new knot. And my major weakness is trying knots I suck at it lol. Great video!

[@mikemcshea2155]

Really good information.

[@robertthetexan8537]

The cord under the gas button/lever is a good idea. I've always used a piece of shock cord that I've tied around the lighter with a knot on each end.. I tighten it up enough so it doesn't come loose and when i want to use the lighter, I grab the knots and pull and it stretches enough to slide it down the body of the lighter. Plus it just stays attached to my lighter so I don't end up losing my Canadian whatever that knot was string. :)

[@fatwoodfiresteels9961]

If all you have is a wet lighter, your right, you better know how to get it to work fast. However, you could really use one of our Fatwood Firesteels. Great video.

[@jspate61]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video.

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

Great informative video. I also carry Bic lighters in my kit for the same reason. They are my first go to. I find them to be very reliable, and as you demonstrated here can quickly be dried if they get wet. You can also roll the flint wheel on your pants causing the flint to generate heat. This can accelerate the drying process even more. One thing I do is store my Bic lighters in a prescription drug container. I find that I can get 3 Bic lighters to fit in one of these, and the fuel cannot run out as there is no way the valve button can be depressed. You can wrap duct tape around the container and accomplish the same thing with bank line to create a loop for hanging it, and yes it also floats. I've found that I can easily slide one of these containers into my pocket, and have as many as 3 Bic lighters plus a few other items such as safety pins, or waterproof matches stored inside. Just my two cents.

[@alanhedrick4448]

Just came from Corporal Corners. Great info. Keep up the good work.

[@poppyleecrofford2331]

Great video. When you first started talking about the gas lever button thingy I thought you was going to mention what I do to prevent wasting gas but you didn't. Anyways, here's an even better suggestion than making that noose thingy for the little red button. I take a pair of needle nosed pliers grab hold of it and twist/pry it off. Still works when you need it and no accidental flare ups or wasting fluid.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you for tuning in and for sharing Curtis! I appreciate your time, interest and kind words.

[@timbaka1480]

Other tricks - take a small screwdriver and pry up the "childproof" strip, and use a pair of needlenose pliers to pull it off. Now, your lighter will be much more user friendly to cold fingers. Also, in between the tape strip at the bottom for the "hanger" and the shroud at the top on my other comment, wrap the mid-body with waxed jute or bank line, for more tinder. Also, to dry it off, wipe it off, then blow into the hole, wipe, blow, and that should do it . . . unless the last person to blow in it has ebola, you should be fine.

[@TheCarterlee]

Great video. I got my lighter out and wrapped it after this video.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you Carter! I appreciate you watching buddy! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@reowhite4862]

Corporals corner sent me here! Love the info!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

I truly appreciate Shawn's referral! I also appreciate you coming over Reo! Welcome!

[@countryboy40701]

Another Awesome Video, And Loaded With Several Hacks ! Thanks Mister .

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for tuning in! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Take care.

[@richardrocha702]

Thanks for the tips .... as an added bonus, you can tape two 2" pieces of waterproof Gorilla tape together (sticky side onto each other) to create a smooth waterproof pocket for the business end of the Bic. Works fine and no stress of water issues. 👍

[@gonagain]

Wow, I just learned several new things! And I've been at this for awhile myself.

[@chuckhorn445]

Great video.

[@chillywilly3397]

Great tip and trick. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in!

[@marodriguezsr]

I like the lighter tricks. Especially the cord around the fuel valve. Thanks for sharing Matt. - Marco

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good video, brother! Really enjoying them. Great tips on the lighter!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much for the kind word brother! I very much appreciate you tuning in.Take care.

[@melneeds6358]

Good, informative video. Thanks for the tips.

[@MegaSweets06]

I've dried my lighter in 1-2 minutes by looping over a long stick and spinning it dry. Works every time

[@bobfrey5204]

Wet lighter? Shake it and blow on it. Only a couple times. Run the striker wheel off the lighter lengthwise against your pantleg till it sparks. It's very quick and less stressing. An old rainy day ginseng hunting trick I learned 30 years ago.

[@sheepdogoverwatch8770]

Great channel!

[@jamesreed6558]

Awesome video

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much James!

[@kanabapuka]

Subscribed, great content!

[@waskozoids]

I often use a keyring, cut in 2 ,and clip the both ends of the open ring in the 2 dints of the metal top. (sometimes you'll have to bent open the ring a bit,or close to get a tight fit). It works best with a Clipper, but any disposeble lighter works as well

[@cometmaster1]

awsome demonstration.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words!

[@blackdogbite]

Im 62 years old now....amd Im starting to lose my fluid. Hehe. But in terms of "my worst fear", I can think of several that are a heck of a lot worse . You've got some great ideas there! I got one of the Xotac sleeves to stop the lighter from accidentally draining and to get an attachment point. But your methods are a lot cheaper. Thr Xotac is relatively watertight however, so the lighter will still work if it gets soaked.

[@clgmafnas]

Nicely done sir... thank you👍

[@ryanhanchett3708]

Watch pockets tend to empty your Bic if carried upside down. I don't recommend using that pocket. But the little loop is a great 💡 idea! Edit- just saw the loop safety made from bankline cool!

[@anthonysmith4072]

I’ve pulled a Bic outa the dirt that’s been there for years in the rain and it still works

[@Bushchannel]

Good lanyard innovation with the tape!!!

[@hepeteresen3178]

As a former smoker, I've sent many a bic lighter through the washer. Let them dry and they work just fine. So no worries if your bic lighter gets wet.

[@rvrandy1710]

AWESOME ! THANKS :-) Love the tape for tinder !

[@jcfarrell86]

Thank you.

[@coolworx]

8:50 Maybe old heads only know this trick, but for a wet lighter (after you shake what little water you can shake off), you just turn it upside down, press it firmly against your pant leg, and run the wheel down your leg until you see sparks

[@WhiteWolfe-f8r]

I was coming here to say that

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Good hacks for the lighter. Take care.

[@chiefkirk]

Good job Matt.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you my friend!

[@CrystalBlue_Aura]

Great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉 ❤ however some people might not understand what hand how to do it correctly I do because I'm a little bit smarter than the average 😉🔥 need a new video for this but u helped me thank you❤❤❤

[@stephencutler2239]

I really like your tips. But I also like your presentation skills. I learn from both

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Thank you so much Stephen! I really appreciate your interest and kind words my friend!

[@benmoore1097]

That's cool! Especially love the tape and string idea. I'm a smoker, so ALWAYS have a lighter on me. Also, cool to see a way to dry it faster. I've had some go through the washer. They always come out fine, in time. But if time isn't your friend... Helpful

[@mglennon5535]

Sweet rig-up on the bic. I’ll de doing the same. Thanks! MG

[@debbiekerr3989]

Thank you for sharing this it's good advice, and clearly works well.

[@williamyoung369]

For the cord, you can use reflective paracord, to make it easier to find, with a flashlight in the dark, makes good tinder too. Can be used also for trail marking. You can use a ranger band [piece of bike innertube] to stop the gas from leaking the way you did with the bank line, burns good too. When your drying the lighter, spin the strike wheel backwards a few times, it will create ferro dust to ignite a flame. No pink lighters, thanks.

[@backwoodsrambler5102]

I normally use a cheap lighter leash that you find at convenient stores on my lighter . if you put the rubber part over the striker end it prevents it from accidental soaking and loss of gas.

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

Thx for the great tips...I enjoyed learning about them. Another idea I've heard is to get the white lighters - because you can easily see the amount of fuel remaining.