Improvised Solar Ignition Part 2

[@PsychoStueyHappyKittens]

The sun is amazing. Char cloth is amazing. This channel is awesome.

[@thomasgold-1000]

Corporal, You are an outstanding teacher! 👏

[@MrWmburr7]

Man, that's a lot of improvised solar ignition methods. Thanks for the demos!

[@donnywilkes6417]

I had no idea about the magnifying mirror. I have one in my bag already , to stay handsome of course. Thank you for that.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

The best and most comprehensive solar ignition video I have seen Shawn. Solar ignition is my favorite method to use when conditions are right.

[@recall5811]

Thank you Sir, More to Come

[@dannyh9010]

When you start seeing things for what they can be instead of what they are, you have begun to master the art of improvising. Spoon = concave surface, not just an eating utensil. Boom.

[@richardleesaner4382]

Corporals Corner this is Richard and I watch your show and I really appreciated your teaching me so much keep posting God bless you God bless America

[@angelhelp]

A significant chunk of my front yard is mugwort. It is exactly as you said: sun-loving, water-loving, and here in CT, very invasive but outstanding tinder.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Yes dried mugwort is kinda odd, it looks almost like it is covered in cobwebs with all the fibers but burns well, and if you throw some occasionally on your fire you don''t need to worry about bugs. Great info thanks

[@MrTastyZombie]

Both solar videos were absolutely awesome!

[@saraskold9631]

In the winter you can use ice and icicles in the same manner as the water in a bottle, you can also with grass make a small loop drop of water dew into it and use as a solar ignitor. I also use chared plant matter ie punk wood for you can always make more in the woods and never run out instead of relying on cotton

[@rexj.weinheimer2279]

Excellent informative techniques Marine! Kudos! Call me mesmerized... I caught myself leaning into the screen and trying to blow into the char cloth & bundles to aid in ignition. Ha! Godspeed the patriots.

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Thank you, for so many ideas... I can even use them at 62 years of age 🧐🤔🧐😁👍🏻

[@southernwanderer7912]

Addition: That char-clothe is amazing stuff. Thank you for instructions on how to make it.

[@Jaden48108]

I'm going to add a small magnifying glass to my carry everywhere kit. Makes perfect sense as you've explained it. And your demo on mug wart was really helpful, especially with the close up shot that showed the detail. It'll be hard to get it wrong. By the way, this is why I like your channel . . . you make sure you explain things in detail and do close up shots where detail is necessary. There are a lot of KZbinrs out there that don't get that. Thanks. It's appreciated.

[@ChristianFitzharris]

I'm out in the field revisiting your videos and applying techniques now. This old video blew my mind! All I'm trying to do is Char cloth and the water bottle and condom took it over the top!

[@steelthfighter]

sir its really hard not to salute. i guess when they drill that kind of stuff into you, it sticks with you for life. there is one thing ive noticed in all of the videos ive watched, and all i can say is once a marine, always a marine

[@danielhickey9903]

i will defo be adding char cloth and a magnifying lens to my kit. another great vid thanks for the info

[@southernwanderer7912]

Your videos are so informative. You are very thorough in your explanations so that I'm never left with questions for you. Must be that military training. :) Keep up the great videos. I'm learning so much from you.

[@al-zj2sy]

No idea how I found this channel but I'm glad I did. Subscribed!

[@dragland7268]

Congrats on hitting 50k subscribers. I've been here since 2 hundred and something. 100k is just around the corner! I'll continue to spread the word.

[@wulfdont7011]

as always great info..i just bought that very same mirro my self for my kit and saw this tonight great minds think alike..thank you Sir for your service and dedication!

[@richardleesaner4382]

Corporals corner you have made me a better man and a better prepper thank you keep posting I'll keep watching God bless you God bless America

[@amymyers7713]

Fantastic. Thank you for this. Truly mind blowing.

[@dawnarmstrong4441]

Science is fun and life saving :-). Thanks for the info!

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

Another excellent instructional video!

[@ralphlatorre203]

Another great vid! I'll be making another batch of char cloth soon and I'm going to try out the methods you demonstrated.

[@slprn67]

Again, outstanding video from you. Lots of helpful info. Keep them coming. God bless you

[@beerdrinker6452]

Always outstanding AF content. Thank you.

[@HeirloomReviews]

hand drill is really the fully reliable system you can pretty much guaranty fire ever time. still a great video! : )

[@outdoorenthusiast-rb5vf]

You have a way of complete detailed explanations.

[@james_lessick892]

Totally mind blowing, Outstanding!

[@miguelcornejo8679]

Very informative. Thank you. I will test some of these out on my next camping trip. :)

[@martinsprick2031]

Good compilation, Brother.

[@martinsprick2031]

1 is none, 2 is 1, 3 is optimal.

[@kevinedward1234]

Corporal,great video!!!!

[@ChristianFitzharris]

Also found mullein in the yard! Going to learn that as well.

[@mikeaden7870]

Try making a cone shaped solar fire starter out of the corner of a mylar potato chip bag like you said in another video one mans trash can be another's treasure keep up the good work

[@davem4193]

This video is another winner Corporal, thanks!

[@mrkultra1655]

Grew ideas Corporal, thanks.

[@sarahb.bartlett7071]

THIS IS TOO BADASS, OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰

[@southernwanderer7912]

Hope to see you camping out in the wild again soon and facing the elements.

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks once again for an informative and entertaining video. ATB. Nigel

[@nickmiller3796]

Another great video.

[@mariaolsdotter63]

Hi Corporal, thanks for all your informative and no-nonsense videos! I was wondering whether it would make any sense trying to save a coal from a fire, covered with moss or something, in an animal horn, till next fire somewhere else? How long could an ignited coal live that way? Greetings from Sweden!

[@rebekahbroadway9231]

Thanks again your an excellent instructor

[@jackg.7745]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@backwoodstrails]

You are correct, Mugwort is a native species, not an invasive species. The local Native American's had many uses for the plant. See the book "Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West" by Dr. James Adams. Of course the dried leaves as an ember extender is a given.

[@petergozenya7591]

i just watched a dude start a fire with a condom....i seen it all bruh

[@aprildamski8365]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@Gravel1331]

I'd like to see you try ice as a lens for solar ignition.

[@tavelharris6632]

Thank you for the video corporal

[@justincooper5623]

Outstanding video thank you.

[@wesrichards6168]

Jewelers loupe, can be had cheap and have built in covers.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@ Wes thanks for reminding me I have one !

[@shawnr771]

I found a small fresnel lens does a great job at fire starting. They sell some that are credit card sized lightweight and you can carry one stuck between a couple of credit cards. I also carry one of those credit card knives. Not the best knife in the world but at least its a knife. There are also some phone screen magnifiers. They are slightly larger but just messing around I managed to make a piece of rubber smoke in about a second in direct sunlight. Thanks for all the other tips.

[@juskojj]

couldn't agree more with carrying three methods of ignition. i've been looking for a small magnifying glass like yours, where did you get yours from? outstanding videos! keep them up!

[@dmorley100]

@8:27 😂😂😂 Before I watched this video, I was just in Walmart this evening looking for A mirror to use to practice using solar ignition for starting fires, and ironically, I wound up picking out THIS EXACT ONE.

[@Pygar2]

Great video! I suppose the foil could be used on the bottom of a pop can? I keep a credit card sized Fresnel (Frey-nell) lens in my wallet but haven't tried it yet. The only downside was the outro music, which was very loud. But no biggee.

[@johnlord8337]

Do that with the linseed oil embedded cloth in the char tin and - BAM fire in minimal time.

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I just learned something new 🤓👍🏻

[@3AlarmBushcraft]

I’m looking for one of your videos where the David West channel mentioned you use a mixing pea from a spray paint can for solar ignition. Can you direct me to that video. Thanks Corporal. Awesome videos by the way.

[@CreativeRedundancy]

Great :D I've used the mirrors before. I haven't tried foil but have tried with mlyar before in a cone shape. Have you ever done the one with clear ice before?

[@darkSi08]

I want to meet the guy when asked to make a fire he pulls out a condom. 🤣🤣🤣

[@14yeartwitch14]

Can you do the glasses or mirror without the char cloth and pinpoint it directly on your Mugwart or other dry fibrous mass? Or is the char cloth a critical must-have step in the process?

[@SK-qc6fb]

Charcloth must be what the Coleman Lantern mantles are? Or something similar, because it seems more silky than cotton.

[@281covfefe5]

What pwr are the magnifying glasses ??

[@gegelf1475]

Merci à toi

[@doug9418]

Awesome Sir 💀 thx for sharing. 🇺🇸

[@daleflees3262]

What size hole did you put in the side of your tin for the char cloth

[@coolman6233]

wow, super cool

[@theartofshwa]

"The ordinary, household condom."

[@markashlock8058]

So the "household" condom...would that be inferior to the "military" grade condom...? ; ). Excellent, Excellent content. Thanks!!

[@tk00903]

Local household condom, "New" one on me cpl. 😆🤣😂

[@torjones1701]

Don't forget that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side, shiny side in please! :)

[@screengames5307]

Torrey Jones No it doesn't.

[@ronaldgoodrich5460]

Shows how to make char wood.

[@garandm1d]

If you are myopic..a magnifying lens,held several inches away from your eyes,will bring the field of view into focus....bad part is the image is inverted... but without glasses you are blind... better than nothing...

[@artonline01]

I feel like I might be good to go.

[@maricaplasmans6061]

Plastic waterbottle, right.

[@recall5811]

yes

[@wyrick6869]

Hey 1000% all good to go ! But ? Really? Just saying!!!???

[@recall5811]

if its 1000% then why ask