Lonnie, that was very informative. You've taught me something new once again!
@warpigsbustedknucklegarage36837 жыл бұрын
Lonnie,,,,,The Bob Ross of bushcraft.
@clopij7 жыл бұрын
I realy appreciate that if the idea is not yours , you always mention from whom it is.....realy honest.
@Mrtubbs567 жыл бұрын
You just brought back an old trick I had forgotten about for decades Lonnie. Brings back some old memories. Thanks. Gonna put a bunch of em in all my gear.
@SurvivalRussia7 жыл бұрын
A nifty little device indeed.
@Tpsx-cv4jq7 жыл бұрын
You are quickly becoming my favorite outdoorsman KZbin channel. I am scared, because you look and sound the opposite of bear grylls, but I am drawn to your material just as much.
@JawTooth7 жыл бұрын
You remind me of the show on A&E called "Alone". That is one of my favorite shows. I give you a thumbs up my friend!!
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
I have been asked to try out for the Alone show but I did not pursue it. Thank you for the thumbs up. I appreciate it.
@JawTooth7 жыл бұрын
***** your welcome and have a great day!
@rossclay33177 жыл бұрын
Awesome.. I remember my grandfather would make this out of Cotton Laundry line or 1/2 cotton rope. He would soak it in wax and a little kerosene. He called it Hurricane string.. I see now they are making a version of this.. But this something we all can make and should! Thank you Lonnie you brought back a wonderful memory and a nessary tool! Be well, and Happy Holidays to you and your dear one! Ross The Santa Fe Man
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross. A blessed Christmas to you as well.
@rossclay33177 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@daphneraven67452 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this particular version of a shepherds/sailors/trench lighter. The bit of aluminum is And a genius hack, most particularly because you don’t have to be tightening and loosening a screw in the side of a casing to control the height of the flame. Thanks for sharing it. :-) Edit: You inspired me to go out and find some cotton rope. I think I got a trench lighter on my back. Before I knew it, I had made large ones medium small ones and minuscule ones. Then I watched your video again and realized that yours was not made with cotton rope but with waxed twine. So I busted out my leather sewing kit and tested the wax twine against artificial sinew. Yes sir, they waxed twine wins every time, but it seems to need a moment for the wax to melt on the twine, so I also made a couple of hybrids with cotton rope strands. I have to do my testing with my ferrorod and also with a bit of flindt and steel yet, to find the ultimate easy loading combo, and then I’ll take it outside and figure out what it takes to get that sucker going in high winds. Lol. Thank you very kindly for this! It’s nice to beef up my Camping kit. :-) A person can never have too many options for lighting a fire, particularly in an area that’s windy and damp and very often quite cold.
@johnchastain43517 жыл бұрын
I just made 8 of these. Four were made from 7/32 cotton cordage. The other 4 were made from 1/4 inch cotton rope. I used copper tubing instead of a piece of aluminum can. I cut the copper tubing with tubing cutters and then squeezed them slightly with pilars to snugg them a little. They work great. A few of these will be Christmas gifts for my son and son-in-law. We will use the 1/4 inch version for wood burning stoves and fire places. The small ones will be used for camping. Thank you Lonnie for your great videos.
@thomaswaite21147 жыл бұрын
truly the best channel on the net! Always useful information without the drama...Thank You
@MaverickIQ7 жыл бұрын
From 1 to 10, this looks like a winner 👍🏼
@robertschuler68257 жыл бұрын
I use one of these on my back porch. As a night light and a handy lighter for my pipe. All to the tune if the whippoorwill. Great channel... Robert.
@crazyhorseaz52247 жыл бұрын
Since I watched you make the mop string lighter I've been making from an old mop my wife was throwing away, I stopped her just in the nick of time and have them made in all different sizes. Man they work great and will come in handy. Thanks a lot, you got a great channel.
@TheOriginalTakarin7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 'classic' tech. Worked back then; still works today!
@aktrapper61267 жыл бұрын
The perfect accessory for the Ferrocerium Rod. Great demo Lonnie.
@BobSmith-oe3hf7 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant for any camping where you aren't using a torch or fuel to light a fire. Simple. Easy.
@j3ffro7767 жыл бұрын
Very good idea. Definitely will make a couple for emergencies. Thanks for sharing this simple but handy idea.
@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118 Жыл бұрын
Too right this is good. It's that good people have been making different versions of it and selling them. Well done to your mate. ❤👍👍
@rucebaybruce61747 жыл бұрын
That will make a great stocking stuffer!
@DannyWalker19497 жыл бұрын
Man, "That"s better than a Pocket on a Shirt". I really think this IS the best fire starter I've ever seen Bar None. Thanks, Lonnie for this Super Trick on fire starting.
@crabraptorjesus7 жыл бұрын
thats such a simple yet brilliant lighting tool
@canadianboyee7 жыл бұрын
Best around. Period!
@Plain-Ole-Chuck7 жыл бұрын
neat idea and one more tool in the toolbox .. One can never have too many fire starters!!
@steveelledge54457 жыл бұрын
Again, another great and practical video. Thanks, Lonnie for your tutorials. You always make them interesting!
@fumasterchu127 жыл бұрын
Well that just worked like a charm, excellent idea. I'm wondering if I could use some clothes line rope that I have left over in the laundry room for this same purpose. I'll have to give it a try, thanks for the great video!
@papamc19376 жыл бұрын
Hi Lonnie. I must say I have enjoyed your videos and plan to see many more if you have them. In 1959-62 My wife and I lived on Ft. Richardson Alaska. I met a friend there and he and I used to walk and camp beside trails when we got the chance. But we never did it during the winter. You sure make me long for those old days and wish we'd camped some in winter. The army did take us out on winter camping trips but that's not the same and just Bill and I doing it. On one maneuver I took some wire with me and we made simple snare loops and put them on game trails. Caught a rabbit most every night. Good eatin. BCNU I got more of your videos to watch.
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival6 жыл бұрын
As you probably have discovered by now I do indeed have plenty of other videos produced that you may enjoy seeing. Sounds like you and your buddy made some great memories together.
@jgbsweeper73257 жыл бұрын
This should be a must in every fire kit. Also so easy for anyone to make.Thanks for sharing!.
@Scrap50007 жыл бұрын
I watch and read about a lot of different ways of lighting a fire, and that is pretty dang cool!
@benterwellen7 жыл бұрын
First started using these over 55 years ago as a boyscout, works great costs virtually nothing and can be a lifesaver, ty for this fine video.....
@maplehouseknives7 жыл бұрын
I made one of these ages ago with a built-in ferro rod striker. Works fantastic, one of the most dependable ways of making fire I've seen or used!
@robduncan5997 жыл бұрын
It's just like magic . Genius
@garoglen7 жыл бұрын
Good idy ! back in the 50s my Dad would take a metal pop cap, lay a string in it and pour candle wax over it , he always carried a few of theses when he went hunting .
@johnnschroeder74247 жыл бұрын
Simple, effective, and anyone can do this. Great idea, many thanks!
@RViscara7 жыл бұрын
We used to use something similar we used to use a shell casing from a 223 or 306 and put cooking oil in the casing and stuff. Cotton strong inside casing and crimp the shell casing enough to keep the string snug to pull or push the string in or out of the shell casing. It won't leak the oil as the string soaks it up. We used them as a sort of candle and fire lighter.
@stephaniegarfield5526 жыл бұрын
What a great idea for those of us who camp!!
@alexweaver14657 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, my comment is WOW! That is incredibly easy to DIY anc I'll be making several this weekend, one for each backpack and for our BOB. Thank you. Very innovative.
@peterevans93327 жыл бұрын
i freaking love this channel
@suzettefamespinosapina56047 жыл бұрын
Peter Evans I adore watching Lonnie and Connie too! this is one of my favorite channels!
@davem53087 жыл бұрын
Peter Evans -I do as well.
@brandonrampersad4083 жыл бұрын
Same lol 😂
@wheelsgonewild12867 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have seen this before. What a great piece of kit.
@fredthorne96927 жыл бұрын
It kind of reminds me of the slow match used by fusiliers and artillery pieces before flint lock. Great idea, a birthday candle with an attitude that just might save your life.
@edscully85314 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Another rainy day project. I'll make several.
@beachcomber527 жыл бұрын
Great tip Lonnie. Thanks for sharing.
@askewedchimp3 жыл бұрын
That's actually quite brilliant. Very handy indeed. I'm adding that to my kit.
@johnburgin7478 Жыл бұрын
Heck of a flame extender . Light it with a lighter, set it down and put your glove back on if the weather was cold. Thanks for the information
@planecrazyish4 жыл бұрын
Excellent . So simple and so effective. Light weight too!
@CanadianCuttingEdge7 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, you just shared one of the best things that I have seen all year. It is simple and inexpensive and tremendously useful, I think anyway. This may be your top video for the year. Thank your buddy for us all.
@XSevenSonata4 жыл бұрын
I've checked many channels throughout the years with outdoor, survival, camp and related tactical content, but, I've really been liking this.
@jonnyboat27 жыл бұрын
Great idea Lonnie. You ALWAYS have the best ideas for Bushcraft and innovations to make life easier. I always share your videos and tell others about your channel.
@GeorgeSemel7 жыл бұрын
Works on the same principal as a wick in a kerosene lamp! That is a great Idea! Light too, just another option- I carry three different ways to light a fire, looks like I will be making one of these too!
@joeholtz53957 жыл бұрын
awesome piece of kit. I bet in a years time everyone is carrying and making one. you should give it a name.
@karnovtalonhawk9708 Жыл бұрын
that is such a cool idea, not only for fires but it could also be used as a candle that would automatically go out if you fell asleep. light and flexible so you could carry a few easily as well. thx
@tompanetti757 жыл бұрын
Feed sack ties. Great idea. Have a wonderful Christmas time. Looking forward to the New Year knowledge, that you may share with all. Many Thanks Lonnie and Connie.
@annettesmith62417 жыл бұрын
Wow I really like that Lonnie. It's simple no moving parts to break or batteries to run out but clever and you kinda think why didn't I think of that.Very clever I'm going to make one of those, saves my lighter and my ferro rod.
@ericwiitala54076 жыл бұрын
So simple and BRILLIANT!! Easy to make, carry and just flat out works if needed. I'm going to have to do this. But I'm probably going to make a bunch. Lol!!
@TheScoundrel707 жыл бұрын
These are great! I use a replacement cotton string replacement mop head (unraveled) from the dollar store, and gel candle "wax". You can cut small bits off as fire starter/extender, and the gel wax makes it buoyant enough to easily float (it will continue to burn while floating!). With a bit of stiff wire wrapped around the metal sleeve, it can be used as a candle, or hung as a small lantern too. I've used empty shell casings with the bottom cut off, hard brake line (flaring the ends helps it feed) and old metal pen tubes. A little slower than esbit cubes, but a few small pieces can work in place of trangia/alcohol stoves, and esbit/solid fuel stoves as cooking fuel. Thanks for sharing!
@WELSBYROOTS7 жыл бұрын
Sean Lewis Nice!
@jonw79375 жыл бұрын
That's neat, I think I will try that idea, with the wire
@daphneraven67452 жыл бұрын
Sean Lewis: That’s brilliant idea. Cotton mop strings. I must say, it’s been so long since I’ve seen a cotton mop, that I didn’t even think about that. But it would be a great and cheap resource for wicking kindling material. Thank you very kindly! :-)
@markschneiderhan43002 жыл бұрын
Excellent, the simplest things work the best.
@philipprigmore87237 жыл бұрын
If you look, you can still find the old cotton batting clothesline. With the clothesline, you can make a number and have them on hand. Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing..
@JimRodgers7 жыл бұрын
Great idea, Lonnie. That's a useful fire starter! Thanks for sharing.
@ericletts40726 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, That is one of the best things I have ever seen. I am going to make one in the morning. Thank You Again.
@birdtopaz56277 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, as usual, you just have the best videos ***hands down*** on bushcraft and survival on KZbin. Amazing!! :D. I have plans to make this little tool! So simple, yet so effective...
@450rhino17 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Will be making some for my family. Thanks once again Lonnie. PIZZLEWIG NOVA SCOTIA CANADA.
@southpawbushcraft75227 жыл бұрын
I have seen these before too but I honestly had forgotten about them until this video. I am going to make one! Thanks for sharing! ~Dawn
@thatguythatdoesstuff74487 жыл бұрын
This is the first "new to me" concept in firemaking I've seen in years. I'll be making several of these for sure.
@keithstehling35865 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. A must have! Thanks Lonnie.
@lukesnyder41837 жыл бұрын
That's actually brilliant, I'd never have thought of it myself! Just ran across your channel today, I'm going to have to binge watch now. Ya'll warm my heart, I miss the cold.
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
Glad you found my channel and hope you are enjoying the videos. Welcome home. :o)
@lukesnyder41837 жыл бұрын
I sure am, Lonnie. Thanks for making such great content, I've spent a solid 5 hours watching your stuff now. I think you've inspired me to take off and do some backpacking again. It's been far too long.
@1fanger7 жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas ,Lonnie, you and Connie. Comfort and strength, in Christ to you and yours. Be well.
@J.E.Taylor7 жыл бұрын
Great video Lonnie. Glad Charlie got you taken care of.
@VikingPreparedness7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thevancityspecial7 жыл бұрын
What a simple and practical idea. Thank you for sharing.
@scottlowe59617 жыл бұрын
Genius idea Lonnie!
@panelvandan10577 жыл бұрын
a excellent tool to have in your gear.. Thanx for sharing!
@tomritter4937 жыл бұрын
it works great with Flint and steel too I haven't used fire ripe in awhile got to make some say hey to Connie hope she's feeling better now stay safe ..tom
@hoosierarcher7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the project. I think that is a get addition to a fire kit.
@rockfordberetta84147 жыл бұрын
i came to this video after watching - "How to build a fire on snow..." and I'm pretty sure I saw you use this tool. I'm going to make one of these and add to my emergency fire kit. Thanks for the great lessons!
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Sharp eyes. I did use this "fire rope" in the "How To Build A Fire On Snow" video. I used this fire rope a lot when we were at our cabin recently for lighting the wood stove. Very useful.
@paulduffey79757 жыл бұрын
First time viewer Lonnie. This is about the best fire starting aid I've seen. Thanks for the tip. Merry Christmas
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A blessed Christmas to you as well. Welcome to the channel. Hope you find many videos of interest here.
@chaulsin7 жыл бұрын
Very clever. Thanks for sharing!
@paulpritchard19807 жыл бұрын
These things are great not just for campfires but also for lighting candles like church candles or the ones at the bottom of jars thanks Lonnie.
@brianve7jyd9436 жыл бұрын
Handy item to carry - never have to many fire starters - thanks - you folks take care
@walterpalmer27496 жыл бұрын
Revisiting.. this is a stellar idea.thanks again Lonnie. If I don’t make one of these, there’s something wrong with me.
@datsgolf717 жыл бұрын
Another useful tool for the Idea bag. Thanks for sharing. Definitely something to start carrying,
@292Brad7 жыл бұрын
Years ago, while with the Navy visiting Spain I traded my Zippo for a Spanish Lighter, a large cotton cord running through a brass tube with a flint strike attached. Similar idea, different purpose. I misplaced that lighter years ago never realizing just how handy it was. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Brad. ...
@oaksparoakspar31446 жыл бұрын
I used to do something similar with old socks and the leftovers from finished candles. I'd cut them into chunks about 3" long and an inch wide. The old sock loops would hold plenty of the leftover wax. Totally waterproof, and you could stretch it out to break through the wax to get a good place to light. One match light every time and I used them as the tinder under the kindling pile (since they were free from things that would otherwise just be thrown out). They would burn for 10 minutes or so. I kept a ziploc in my pack with one per every fire I was going to need on my trip and even in rain I knew I would always get a fire going just by piling the kindling, sticks, and wood up thick enough to shed the rain.
@sizzlengrizzlen1387 жыл бұрын
Never thought of the Soda Can piece, excellent idea, thanks for sharing!
@okmoontan7 жыл бұрын
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing. I might try the tubing idea and see which works best for me.
@jamesone60987 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@kengamble85957 жыл бұрын
Now there's an other little handy gadget that I just have to make ! Seen the video you done on making the alcohol stove........ so, went to town today ( 50 miles one way ) and acquired materials to make one ! I used fiberglass mat for the wick and already had the denatured alcohol so done it that way. It works great and I thank you for showing it to us. Thanks for sharing and take care ! Just a side note : Made one of these by cutting strips from old cotton t shirt and braiding a four string rope and then soaking in wax, works great !
@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS7 жыл бұрын
awesome little thing to add to the kit thanks
@christopherjones55617 жыл бұрын
Lonnie, Super Genius!
@bruno-orante7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lonnie! Good man 👍
@nickfugok22477 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much more than I thought I knew. Thanks. Best of luck to you and your lovely wife connie. Wish we could meet.
@Wintertrekker7 жыл бұрын
Good fire tool Lonnie. Similar to my braided and waxed jute tinder tube, but your idea for a tube from a pop can piece of aluminum is really innovative, something anyone can make with zero cost. The dense cotton likely holds more wax and burns longer than jute. They make candle wicks of cotton, so it makes sense. I find the wax on the wick comes off in a pocket, so I like to carry mine in a small tin to contain the wax crumbs that fall off.
@billyaitken17134 жыл бұрын
🔥🤠👏👏👏. I don't care where you are on the planet, this is a camp craft essential 😎👍❗️
@terryoneill91637 жыл бұрын
awesome i like it im making one thanks from the north east of the uk
@senseipaans7 жыл бұрын
So simple and yet so effective. i can think of so many instances where this would be useful and potentialy life saving
@floridasurvivalcracker46307 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I will never start a fire any other way now. Thanks for the awesome tip
@joshl907 жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea
@DavidMilum7 жыл бұрын
COULD BE A LIFE SAVER.
@martyshettlesworth33147 жыл бұрын
GOOD ONE LONNIE !!
@BuckMckawtheotherone7 жыл бұрын
Love the 70's Hippie music! lol. Great kit. Merry Christmas Lonnie and Connie.
@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas as well.
@modwrath8107 жыл бұрын
cool little trick, gonna have to make me one of those for sure