EXOTAC NanoSpark Fire Starter

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I feel Exotac did a great job with this system overall and the fact they added a capsule system is great

[@MutsPub]

I see this as a reminder to have something with you at all times. You are not always "camping" and prepared with your appropriate gear!!! Great presentation to let people know of available products for "redundant" or emergency fire making. Not all people are aware of "old school" methods. i.e.- 1) "Bic" lighter (carry at least 2 on your person and 2 in your pack). I carry one everyday. They will spark ~5000 times and will do the same as this when "empty". "Tie wrap" the valve to prevent leaking. They will last for years. 2) As shown, Vaseline and cotton/TP/Cloth. 3) "Fatwood" stick. 4) Ferro rods (at least 2). Well done

[@pappaclutch3266]

Replace your Zippo cotton with REAL cotton and you have the same thing as this video with the bonus of having a lighter first, then when the gas runs out take some cotton from the back and spark it. Easy.. if your worried about water use a bike tube around the Zippo. The Zippo has more capacity also.. enough said.

[@Tankertougher]

Lifehack: you can buy two dozen cheap lighters for the price of this device and when they run out of fuel, their spark will be exactly the same as this damn thing.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I think carrying various, better tinder makes more sense than spending money on a poor lighter.

[@ncshpfox]

Great concept. Terrible price. But thanks for the review. I do like the fire cord pull tabs. That is a great addition to any kit.

[@EspenFrafalne]

I just ordered this one. Looks perfect for a DIY permanent match (sillica wick never burns up, and is sold at vape shops). Then i can just bring a small 5ml dropper bottle of fuel for alcohol stoves, which will allow me to choose between lighting the match, or add a couple of drops of fuel to a dry leaf or something, which should then light up pretty easily 👍

[@Diebulfrog79]

Hi, kid. Great video. Been working on empty quart empty cans from home depot or lowes. for small food storage in caches. I'm using nine of them. one for spices. the other eight for food - dry stuff. Food in a plastic baggie, then can with an oxygen absorber. Pack into a PVC bury tube and bury it with a post hole digger. Digging up test tube four, that I buried about five years ago.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother! Great idea for food storage!

[@gordon926]

I'm a simple man, I see sootch video I hit that like button

[@Dragonpuppeter670]

So you can carry this, or carry a lighter that's ran out of fluid. How revolutionary 😄

[@straightwhitemale9643]

I use the nanospark to light my msr pocket rocket 2 stove when I use it. It fits in the stove’s case with the stove in it. I love it. It will also fit in the exotac match cap xl with a few storm matches and thin fat wood sticks and have enough room in the cap for some cotton balls and jute twine.

[@danellis6686]

I love your videos! Please keep them coming! I found going gear through your vids, as I live in Marietta Georgia myself! I had no idea that place existed until I watched your video. I can't get enough! And yes, Long live the republic! Thank you, thank you ,thank you!!!

[@Scarywoody]

It's basically a broken Zippo for $26.95.

[@adamschaeffer1436]

Yeah. I don't see why, if you have room for this, you wouldn't have room for a Bic lighter for $.99 that will generate 1,000 fires - instead of just one for $27

[@Francois_Dupont]

also your broken Zippo have a build in tinder (cotton wool) storage inside that is soaked in flammable liquid most of the time...

[@yourmom1302]

@@Francois_Dupont and can be put out and re lit by snuffing the flame. One of those 7 rayon balls can probably be lit 5 times each.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@yourmom1302 you can also refill it from any gasoline source like a car. (it will soot and smell, but it works.)

[@yourmom1302]

@@Francois_Dupont yeah back in ww2 they would use a wire or string to loop through one of the wind guards holes and dip them into the tank for a moment. Somewhat dangerous and wears on the metal but works in an emergency.

[@dasshooting7557]

Haha is it me or is he slowly turning in to Jackie chan?... in all seriousness love the videos both on this channel and sootch. Long live the republic.

[@brucemorton13]

Looks like great fire making backup. Thanks for presenting it.

[@brucemorton13]

P.S. The Sootch discount is a nice feature, too.

[@ethanh2392]

Definitely an improvement on the military sparklite

[@BAAMRanch]

Man, this and your other channel are the best on youtube

[@doubled98]

Neat toy. Buy a torch striker, save a bunch of money. U can replace the flints for cheap.

[@jt-xn8bw]

Nano spark is cool, very compact

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome fire starter Sooch00, and long live the republic

[@edi9892]

One could just use a normal zippo and if it's empty, put some tinder into the perforated part... Or get an old school lighter which throws sparks on a fuse (one that doesn't require gasoline).

[@danhold1]

Great bit of kit

[@KRN762]

The spring looks suspiciously like the selector spring from an AR.😉

[@Francois_Dupont]

or like any spring... i guess its your butterfly ink test.

[@bdawg8877]

I bought several firestarters and things. I like to show this stuff to my wifes uncle who is big on being prepared. He sees all this, and he says, you could just toss like, 5 bics in there with some dryer lint balls... never looked back.

[@tikkidaddy]

Unless you have dog hair in your dryer lint trap, or a lot of synthetic fabric. 😂then you need a ferro!

[@stevesmith8854]

Love the outtakes! You're so human...😋

[@JacobPerkinsWWW70]

You can never have too much redundancy when it comes to fire.

[@sivispacemparabellum4873]

The Military version called the Spark Lite Fire Starter is what I carry,along with many various other ways of fire starting in my fire kit too. This little item shown in your video is pretty cool too though.

[@warmongerel9743]

If you're in Minnesota and it's 20 below zero, you have maybe 30 seconds without gloves before you can't feel your fingers. Peeling those tiny cords apart isn't going to work. Stick with the cotton/Vaseline balls.

[@96joe]

Oh that thing is very cool 😮

[@JimZRyd]

Great review! Thanks for all the info you so graciously put out there for us! Really appreciate all that you do👍🏻🇺🇸

[@mattbrown5511]

Nice product review. However, I can do all that with stuff from the dollar store for a whole lot less money. Great gadget if you have money to waste.

[@jamesk2458]

Enjoyed the vid as usual! I love the look of Exotac gear! Yet to own some of their products, but will be my first choice when that time comes!

[@hfrendal5374]

jezjez of course it works, but I will not put that kind of money into something I already have. But I am sure the gadget preppers will love the striker and show it to anyone that care to look at it.

[@dadsquatch79]

I missed the kickstarter and really wanted to get one. I did just get my exotac copper ferro rod today though...

[@bradley5734]

SensiblePrepper thanks to you I know a lot of ways to start a fire keep the video's coming.

[@nickkazarian3334]

You always make great informative reviews! Thank you.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

That's a great product! Just a correction... I noticed the pack of quickLIGHT tinders you were holding has 12 in it, so I checked their page. It's actually 12 (not 10) quickLIGHT tinders for $7.95, so it's actually a better deal than you stated. Thank you for sharing your review! Nice they are offering a 15% discount to your viewers! LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

[@ScottyM1959]

It reminds me of, as you said a lighter but also a cigarette filter

[@JW--dc8ri]

Hey sootch have you ever watched the show Longmire on netflix? I think you would like it.

[@Eldofarmboy]

Love it! Definitely getting a couple!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for watching Brother

[@edcguy5893]

Expensive fancy lighter that doesn't light up

[@AROTTWEILERR]

they try and sell you anything, utter rubbish

[@joseph4185]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Why not just buy a pack of lighters and get the flame too?

[@spyhunter6411]

So an expensive way to carry enough stuff to try and light a fire one time. If I already have to carry more stuff I'm going to carry a ferro rod. Tinder zips are a great idea though.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Excellent review Don! Nice features.

[@masterhelijettester]

Cool idea but do you know how many bic lighters I can buy for that much?

[@KK6QCS]

And I got a Zippo off Amazon for $13, does the same thing in a pinch!

[@GBall_Vision]

This and the titanlight will out last 1000 bic lighters, it pays for itself easily. A zippo is definitely a good item but this isn’t a lighter. The titanlight is better quality then a zippo and will hold its fluid for months and months. Something a zippo can’t do. It just depends on the quality and ability you want to have. I like to have all of the above. I have a bic in a Exotac fire sleeve, I have Exotac ferro rods, titanlight and the nanospark, along with their fire pull chords they make excellent quality

[@Boobashoob]

So, you can either carry this... or for the same price you can carry 12 Bic lighters and a box of tampons. Hmm...

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

Which takes up a lot more space.

[@yourmom1302]

Or a simple zippo

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Thanks for the video I ordered their fat tin and it was terrible i would never order from them again

[@alteredstateskustom]

dj rayner I hope you learned your lesson And little tin of fat wood is never worth 5 bux

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

WILDCAT D so true I didn't know anything about that would or anything like it it was the first time I've ever tried it and I definitely learned a lesson I even tried to contact the company and nobody got back with me or anything

[@cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974]

dude, if you don't quit playing with fire you'll wet your bed!

[@zorro652004]

Are the flints standard zippo size? Cool tool.

[@Tkamsker]

i added an 3d printed cap to have it on my keyring makes it submergeable watertight ...

[@PalmettoParatrooper]

Bit over priced, but at least it's a useful, likely durable product.

[@eternalresolute8960]

Very good...keep em coming!

[@DeanO]

I do like this product

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for watching Dean!

[@KaylynnStrain]

have seen this on another channel, this looks totally cool!!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for watching Kaylynn!

[@johnfurious8419]

Another awesome video....thanks

[@waltbeach522]

Sootch I love all of your videos. Will you please do a review on the shelter boss kit.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Walt. I'm working on it.

[@waltbeach522]

Thank you sootch. I was just wanting to know if I should purchase it to put in my bug out Bag. Will you also checkout my other channel survival boys. We are a channel in the making. If you will please subscribe.

[@waltbeach522]

Also sootch will you please do a video on your edc or bug out Bag new version

[@JamesWhite-cp8hr]

Jame white good info on being prepare for being prepared in any situation, top items I have is hand guns rifle 300 rounds for rifle and 150 for hand gun.my wife a nurse and I am retired army.Also put food and water in our prep supply store also to protect against other people if we have to the way the world is now

[@jamesdangelo1886]

I love the video

[@TTribe-uj5df]

Thanks for the review Sootch great stuff there.

[@TheColinShowGaming]

+SensiblePrepper, Could you make a nuckler survival bag? I have been trying to find things on this but there's not very many videos out there on this. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Maxcatboat]

Love your videos. Your channel is always interesting. Nice intro music, what is it called?

[@BottledCourage]

Cool. Thank you sir

[@Bagpipe13]

Nice

[@cgmislive]

Hey man love the video what kind of bag is that you use for your fire Kit? Is it the micro or mini version?

[@farmninja6653]

He's trying the Kenny look off the walking dead game. Lol.

[@richie4540]

Farm Ninja i

[@KK6QCS]

Love your channel, but I got a Zippo off Amazon for $13 that does the same thing in a pinch.

[@EspenFrafalne]

I love Zippos - EXCEPT that the fuel will evaporate in about a week, which makes them kinda useless for me who only need it every once in a while. And if you use the striker/flint with a dry wick, then the wick will start to glow and burn up... If you keep a "permanent match" in the compartment of the nanospark, you can bring a small 5ml dropper bottle of fuel for alcohol stoves or gasoline or whatever, which gives you the option of using this fuel with the permanent match, or you could add a few drops to some dry leaf, and light this directly with the nanospark.

[@jeffcollins9709]

Have you ever heard of the SXB skull crusher knife? And if so do you think it is worth the purchase

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Wondering if the device uses the same type of flints as a Zippo lighter . Thanks for your video and best wishes .

[@tikkidaddy]

Yes

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

@@tikkidaddy LMAO after 2 years and thanks for your input . The Zippo brand Emergency Fire Kit is better than what is shown in this video and a plain Zippo lighter is as well . Both are less expensive . Have a great year Mark .

[@tikkidaddy]

@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 you too bro! Zippo has a NEW kit out like this with storage for more tinder quicks, you can make those little tabs btw with some cotton piping and dip em in wax for a bit! I have the Titanlight because I've given Zippo more money on fluid wicks and flints in 54 years than on my entire Zippo collection...but I love me some FIRE! My grand father carried one all his life! Great Company!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

@@tikkidaddy I have the Zippo emergency fire kit and have no idea why I even bought it . The striker is protected with the cap and there is room for a few extra flints next to the stored tinder . www.walmart.com/ip/Zippo-Emergency-Fire-Kit/715553251?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222093278190&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=74904300403452&wl4=pla-4578503895223351&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&%20wl10=Walmart&wl12=715553251_10001043713&wl14=zippo%20emergency%20fire%20kit&veh=sem&msclkid=ea0476fa584115b4408f29ee0a0478d8 I'm an old former Army guy and used Zippos' in a pouring monsoon rain in SE Asia . Spare flints stored in the lighter and a magnetized needle for improvised compass and removing splinters . A notch was made in the cover for a wire stripper . Small plastic bottle with enough fuel for at least 10 refills . Eye drops bottles work great . Common book matches wrapped in plastic in the top of a helmet or cloth cap , shirt pocket . You say "cotton piping " = I'm guessing British or Aussie ? All the best .

[@axerxes3981]

Spooch..... what happened to your face??? It's got gray stuff growing all around your mouth !! LOL Ain't life grand!! Good video. Thanks for sharing !!

[@BobBob-il2ku]

review the exotac firesleeve for the BIC its awesome!

[@therock809]

Hey sootch can you do a review on 511 COVERT KHAKI 2.0 PANTs I know reviewing pants but there's not one single good review on it online I'm thinking of buying a pair but I never seem to get good reviews on it or need more info but can't seem to get none.

[@ChevyGuy70]

Love your vids keep it up

[@stuartbrei2742]

nice new face hair looking good

[@richie4540]

Wouldn't a bic lighter be just as good?

[@robertdenson488]

will it spark after getting wet? a bic or zippo wont until the wheel is dry.

[@ReBorNxTacTic]

robert denson yes it will

[@isaacelliott3796]

Don't like the mustache, but good video

[@wordwalker3]

Does the tinder quick improve the flavor of the coffee?

[@rx7tool]

I'm trying to reach out to you. I've been subscribed to both channels for many years. You do great Survival/Gun reviews and have excellent Prepping advice. I've watched dozens of Glock cleaning videos but yours is the best I've seen. With that said I would like some advice on what to use for a gun cleaning kit storage container that I'm putting together. Instead of buying an already made kit I'd like to build my own. I was thinking either with fishing tackle box or maybe a 50 Cal ammo box. Any suggestions or better storage solutions?

[@bigracer3867]

interesting

[@BrockLeyland]

BIC lighters beat everything

[@sibarra417]

Is the nanospark still in development i looked at the website and i cant find it

[@sibarra417]

Never mind they do they just dont have it on amazon

[@scotthill6807]

Interesting but I'd rather have my Numyth lighter from Going Gear, they work and the fuel doesn't evaporate. Great review though.

[@tikkidaddy]

Exotac Titanlight. Toehill isn't made anymore along with the Vulcan FirePiston😭

[@Jaxon1776]

Neet. Expensive for what it does. I'd rather just have a Bic lighter.

[@edi9892]

JEIIIP68 I bought a zippo and an insert replacement that has a gas tank and produces a blue flame which can ignite stuff even in strong wind or turned on its head. The spare zippo insert can do exactly the same job as seen in the video...

[@garyblackerby3226]

Sootch, where do we go to get your merch?

[@garyblackerby3226]

Oh... I see it now. teespring.com/stores/sootch00

[@AROTTWEILERR]

really? I MEAN REALLY?

[@adanalonzo4263]

Just get n old cheap lighter that no longer has fluid n create a spark.Idea is ok but flint is too short n also wheel.

[@TheRealJayGutta]

Just my opinion but everything seemed overpriced except the fatwood tins. Great review.. you made me want it ALL til you said the price.

[@eltenda]

Neat!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother

[@robbanta2979]

give me a mini bic instead.

[@Jewelrymaker]

Really hard to get an honest review when someone is paying you to review their shit... Just sayin'

[@cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974]

good to get paid too. just saying.

[@michaelsdadj33]

Ripoff

[@israelroman2716]

I'm not impressed at all

[@Eric-ew8jt]

First

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Great review! Thanks for sharing....

[@SensiblePrepper]

Congrats Eric! Thanks Brother~

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I'm def down for a patch! Camo that Sh*t lol