Corporals Corner Tips and Tricks Video #5 The Best Wet Weather Firestarter of 2024

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  • @recall5811
    @recall5811  Місяць тому +42

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    • @JohnHDiscs
      @JohnHDiscs Місяць тому +1

      Can you do another overnight camping video? It'd be cool if you did one without tarps or anything, and just used the surrounding materials

    • @BrianM-44041
      @BrianM-44041 Місяць тому +1

      UA-cam is the closest I get to social media. The interwebs are the devil.

    • @nickcollins8557
      @nickcollins8557 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for the demonstration

  • @sunshine10545
    @sunshine10545 Місяць тому +51

    I got my adult children watching u as well. I told them," I can buy everything but, we all need to know how to use it all."

    • @Jackie-sn1km
      @Jackie-sn1km Місяць тому +1

      Smart .

    • @Cmack2113
      @Cmack2113 Місяць тому +2

      That’s some damn good parenting right there 👍🏼

  • @cavemanlook
    @cavemanlook Місяць тому +7

    Back in the mid 70's we had survival kits a can of sterno,stove,can of Campbell soup.
    The old school BOB.

  • @michaeldowns5270
    @michaeldowns5270 Місяць тому +3

    Reseal the flare with enough ductape to extend the flame on relighting.

  • @allanrevoyarknet
    @allanrevoyarknet Місяць тому +5

    ROAD FLARE, what i have what i use.
    ALSO: DOUBLES to distract T Rex, if you happen to cross one.

  • @friendofentropy
    @friendofentropy Місяць тому +5

    Ric Flair approves of this message.

  • @NaomiH.
    @NaomiH. Місяць тому +4

    I just got my Corporal's Corner logo'd hardcore hammers hatchet in the mail today. The hilarious thing is that it had a bandaid in the envelope with it. It was so sharp that I was able to slice through paper like it was butter. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. You partnered with a great company to put your logo on. 👏 👏

  • @thomasmattern8679
    @thomasmattern8679 Місяць тому +3

    I’ve never lost my faith in road flares.

  • @caseyboyer9269
    @caseyboyer9269 Місяць тому +4

    The other day I bought 3 Orion flares for 3$ Walmart clearance isle. Heck yeah brother!!

  • @holyfirebushcraft6816
    @holyfirebushcraft6816 Місяць тому +4

    Awesome man I would take the flare every time thanks

  • @tolik5929
    @tolik5929 Місяць тому +3

    Pull start , was just a really damn good idea , long overdue . Can you imagine how many people , who died from exposure , would have made it , had these been around 30 years ago ? They dont contain any tech , that wasn't around long ago . having them in the emergency kits in cars , aircraft , etc . Would have saved lives . Road flares are fine , but they are also a one trick pony , as most people will NOT think about attempting to reuse it . Also some people might think about saving it for signaling , when they really need to get a fire going . Most people dont think the way we do . Thats why kits have to be designed with a very spacific purpose in mind , and it must be obvious and spelled out properly , as to WHY its in a kit . Untrained people in a high stress situation . Make it clear and easy , if you want it to work . Pull start is just that .

  • @graybeardedsheepdog9037
    @graybeardedsheepdog9037 Місяць тому +4

    Road flare for the WIN!!

  • @trapperearl
    @trapperearl Місяць тому +2

    I always carry 3 15 minute flares in my backbasket while trapping. It was a fire without hassle or issues

  • @TheMedicineturtle
    @TheMedicineturtle Місяць тому +2

    I have been carrying a road flare in my backpack and haversack since the 1990’s. But I’m also old 😂

  • @johnpace3232
    @johnpace3232 Місяць тому +1

    I like to practice survival out of what you have in your pockets, with my boys. It’s come in handy over the years.

  • @STUART5.7
    @STUART5.7 Місяць тому +3

    Hello BIG man, l gotta say the flare is peice of mind in your pack..

  • @barryxanchez2965
    @barryxanchez2965 Місяць тому +2

    Instantly liked 👍

  • @alpinealpine2793
    @alpinealpine2793 Місяць тому +3

    Hard to get road flares in Australia. Go to a boating shop and buy emergency flares. Be careful of what type, obviously parachute flares aren't what you want.

  • @larrylong6268
    @larrylong6268 Місяць тому +3

    When I was a young lad Road Flares looked like a bowling ball used Kerosene for fuel, had a wick, and would burn for 12 hours.

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Місяць тому +1

    Hello from romulus Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventures through the woods and GOD-BLESS

  • @chadhill7969
    @chadhill7969 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent information

  • @jeromethiel4323
    @jeromethiel4323 Місяць тому +3

    The only downside to either of those is size and/or weight. You could pack 3 bic lighters in the place of one road flare. Granted, a road flare will start a fire far better than a bic lighter, especially if the fuel is wet.
    So like the Corporal said, make up your own mind!

  • @kalstreksandtrails7606
    @kalstreksandtrails7606 Місяць тому +3

    I think both are good but I would definitely use a road flare. Outstanding A.F video my friend

  • @jeffhowell3310
    @jeffhowell3310 Місяць тому +3

    Marine grade/boat flares would be a great option, but definitely like the road flare idea

    • @anonymous-my5wy
      @anonymous-my5wy Місяць тому +2

      The problem is the burn time. Marine flares usually only burn for about 5 minutes. Road flares usually burn for at least 15.

  • @SebastianSynn18252
    @SebastianSynn18252 Місяць тому +1

    I've carried a road flare or two im my bag for nearly 20 years. They've never let me down. As the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

  • @timmillheim5796
    @timmillheim5796 Місяць тому +2

    Totally agreed with the flares. Have had 'em in my go bag for years. Sometimes, ya gotta think outside the box.

  • @kirkwaggoner7328
    @kirkwaggoner7328 Місяць тому +2

    Along the same lines but on a much smaller scale, adding a few of the trick birthday candles into your match case gives you a self relighting micro flare. I have Uco storm matches in their waterproof case but I took a few out so I could add a couple of "strike anywhere" matches and two of the candles. I also have a fresnel lens, magnesium block with ferro rod and cordage if I need to go with a friction fire...

  • @silentbutdeadly7032
    @silentbutdeadly7032 Місяць тому +1

    I'll definitely add some to my emergency kits! Thanks again for another awesome video!❤

  • @matthewmarsicano5301
    @matthewmarsicano5301 Місяць тому +2

    Road flares for the win

  • @DNinja87
    @DNinja87 Місяць тому +1

    Got my new Camp companion, will be here in the morning. Can't wait to use it.

  • @dyoung06
    @dyoung06 Місяць тому +2

    Magnesium trip flares work well for wet drift wood on a beach.

  • @user-hx9tp9cn2h
    @user-hx9tp9cn2h Місяць тому +2

    Excellent explanation! Each has its own advantage!

  • @hawkknight4223
    @hawkknight4223 Місяць тому +2

    Great video! And I like the comparison.
    For the last 10 or 12 years. In the Midwest. You could get these “camping emergencies/hiking flares“ made by the company Orion. They are 1/3 the length of a road flare. And I, generally carry 2 or 3!

  • @sunshine10545
    @sunshine10545 Місяць тому +2

    Gotta get me some more ROAD FLARES. The PULL-START is a 1 & done so I'll stick with my flares.

  • @user-mm1pc9bd3w
    @user-mm1pc9bd3w Місяць тому +1

    Good video. Reminds me of our homegrown Canadian stealth camper, Steve Wallis. Whenever he wants to start a fire using big chunks of wood, he just blasts the bejesus out of the wood using whatever's at hand. From a handheld oxy torch to cans of lighter fluid. LOL.

  • @tunnelrabbit2625
    @tunnelrabbit2625 Місяць тому +2

    Me? No contest. Long burning, reusable road flares. Use a zip lock bag to store the unused portion.

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks Corporal, I’m a road flare fan myself.

  • @ohiobrian8993
    @ohiobrian8993 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding, again I learned something. Thanks corporal. 😊

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @trynsurviven2440
    @trynsurviven2440 Місяць тому +1

    Both have a great advantage getting a fire started in damp conditions however, the old school road flare is the best way to go.

  • @4449John
    @4449John Місяць тому +1

    I'm with you Shawn, nothing wrong with old school tools. Have flares in two sizes now, 15 minute in the trunk, and some 7 minute in a couple of kits. Living out west they are more than enough and like you said, multi-use.

  • @danieljones2183
    @danieljones2183 Місяць тому +3

    I am led to wonder if, after extinguishing your road flare, you wrap the end with duct tape, will it then be easier to reignite?🤔

  • @18C_Sapper
    @18C_Sapper Місяць тому +1

    The class was down and simple great presentation of valuable information

  • @pauldiaco3817
    @pauldiaco3817 Місяць тому +1

    I've been using road flares since the 1970's

  • @tg1cent765
    @tg1cent765 Місяць тому +1

    Firm believer in multi use and multi layer. Great video!

  • @bforrester7622
    @bforrester7622 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Corporal. I always learn something new from your videos. I have never thought of using a road flare for starting a fire. Thanks Corporal for the info and for this video. You Rock! 👍👍👍

  • @kevinrose3096
    @kevinrose3096 Місяць тому +1

    Orion makes a smaller version of the road flare meant for starting grills. They're smaller, more compact and lighter weight. I carry one mostly for starting a fire if I fall through the ice and need a fast reliable fire starter. they last 5 to 7 minutes.

  • @rcg5317
    @rcg5317 Місяць тому +1

    Great video on a good question. This is a good dilemma to address. I will admit to not considering the signal capability/requirement. That changes my conclusion a bit.

  • @e.scottdaugherty8291
    @e.scottdaugherty8291 Місяць тому +1

    Like Alton Brown, I have 1 tool that's a uni-tasker, and that's a fire extinguisher, everything else is a multi-tasker.

  • @jesseduncan9612
    @jesseduncan9612 Місяць тому +1

    I've seen the instant fire advertised but never used it. Having been using flares to start fires with wet wood since I was a kid, but my dad worked for the railroad and we had boxes of flares in his work truck and our car. Flares and storm proof matches have worked for me on several occasions when I was soaking wet and the temps were dropping and the wind was picking up.

  • @stubnannie
    @stubnannie Місяць тому +1

    First time seeing the pull box. I carry a flare to signal and fires

  • @randyn1137
    @randyn1137 Місяць тому +1

    Great comparison, I like the information. Now the user can decide what is right for them. Keep it up!

  • @linthicum75
    @linthicum75 Місяць тому +1

    Nice one 👍

  • @chrisg7571
    @chrisg7571 Місяць тому +1

    I've never tried fire in a box. After seeing how good of a job it did, I think I will add one to my pack but keep the flare for signaling or a second fire.

  • @Noway673
    @Noway673 Місяць тому +1

    Educational 😊

  • @vampirecount3880
    @vampirecount3880 Місяць тому +1

    Love your content, love America.
    Cheers from Brazil.

  • @sgtjrr9771
    @sgtjrr9771 Місяць тому

    I used flares for YEARS on the road. Have also tried the Pull Start.
    Great, simple, ACCURATE description / demonstration of both!
    I commonly dropped the flares from waist level, STRAIGHT down (fire down) on a hard surface, and it put them out immediately!

  • @stevennoble7254
    @stevennoble7254 Місяць тому +1

    I still use the gorilla tape method it works great and easy to do carry a few of these all the time is gold.

  • @WOLFFANG59
    @WOLFFANG59 Місяць тому +1

    Nice Share. Blessed Be and Stay Safe.

  • @Victor-hb4hj
    @Victor-hb4hj Місяць тому +1

    Good to see you again Corporal

  • @user-kx9mt1kb5k
    @user-kx9mt1kb5k Місяць тому

    Keep it hot and ready with the Corporal , he definitely has a flare for it ! ! !

  • @jiminsav
    @jiminsav Місяць тому +1

    The first time i saw someone light a fire with a flare, i was gobsmacked..who'd a thunk it. but I like the fire in a box if your just camping and want a fire to sit around and drink fermented grains.

  • @russellgaudin5981
    @russellgaudin5981 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @stevewood9477
    @stevewood9477 Місяць тому +1

    Great video and some good info as alw

  • @beerdrinker6452
    @beerdrinker6452 Місяць тому

    Always Outstanding AF. Always!

  • @rhondakthomas9717
    @rhondakthomas9717 Місяць тому +1

    Great info

  • @johnpace3232
    @johnpace3232 Місяць тому +1

    Job well done Battle.

  • @Graywulf521
    @Graywulf521 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the real world demo and comparison Corp. us old timers to the game more than likely knew about road flares. But those newbies, maybe not. And you can never have too much knowledge. Just more tools in the tool kit. Thanks for another great tips and tricks. As always stay frosty AF👍

  • @nate384
    @nate384 Місяць тому

    Love the trusty road flare.

  • @samuelschult985
    @samuelschult985 Місяць тому

    Nice comparison thanks 👍

  • @tomfais8938
    @tomfais8938 Місяць тому

    I have carried flares in my truck for about 15 years but never thought about using them to start fires. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @JohnTBlock
    @JohnTBlock Місяць тому +1

    All in all, I agree with you on the multi-use of the road flare, even if not needed for a signaling devise! ( better to have it, and not need it!) Being in very wet/cold conditions (getting dunked in freezing weather) could make a repeatable brute-force Firestarter a matter of survival, rather than struggling with more conventional methods. I knew of this, but the reminder is timely! Good video, Shawn.

  • @josephwallace1938
    @josephwallace1938 Місяць тому

    Good content sir. Catch you Sunday.

  • @jasongarling20
    @jasongarling20 Місяць тому

    Thank you for doing this video!

  • @Hector-vx5yc
    @Hector-vx5yc Місяць тому +1

    Thank you once again!! Love your content and channel!!❤

  • @kmcgurt23
    @kmcgurt23 Місяць тому +2

    Fire hacks + MRE puns = quality content... Ops normal

  • @shadomane
    @shadomane Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts, views and experience with us. The Pull Start fire in the box is obviously great for an emergency fire kit where dexterity is compromised or lost from the cold due to the elements or over exposure(fall into lake,river etc.) But, as you pointed out the flare is way more versatile. Why not carry both?

  • @richardsplker303
    @richardsplker303 Місяць тому

    Wow ty bringing back memories back in the 70s I used railroad flares all the time they are the same as a road flare with 5 minutes burn but it's something I've long got away from moisture and time make them unreliable

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 Місяць тому +1

    Hey Corporal, thanks for the video. I've never tried either one. I guess it would be good to have both. But for an emergency kit I would go for the road flare. The pull start would be nice for camping when you get hit with a lot of rain and you want to have a fire.

  • @mjallison316
    @mjallison316 Місяць тому

    love all your videos

  • @shaynehawkins713
    @shaynehawkins713 Місяць тому +1

    They seem good. I have the very thin packets of quicklite by quicksurvive. They burn very hot and last ten minutes. For an emergency I have a few 5 minute bright glow sticks.

  • @user-kr5nh6pw4x
    @user-kr5nh6pw4x Місяць тому +1

    I personally would like to go with the old style roadside flair that worked for me. Hey I'm outside you haven't been bombarding us with how you and UA-cam is not getting along together and how we need to stay and focus watching your channel I don't need to know the results but I hope this has worked for you I have appreciated not being scold it when I don't see every episode on time but I do try to watch every episode. Thank you for sharing your very sharp and well-trained knowledge to us

  • @davidcleveland9815
    @davidcleveland9815 Місяць тому +1

    I enjoy watching your videos I think they are great

  • @28tpi
    @28tpi Місяць тому

    I was working on my fire skills today after a 2 day rain and it's amazing how hard it is to get dried out dead leaves to burn after the rain. I was using the aviation survival equipment credit card size magnifier to get it going. Got it like 5x but those leaves seemed dry as a bone but wouldn't burn. Thanks for all that you do and thanks for sharing your ideas. Peace out!!!

  • @harveyhagar
    @harveyhagar Місяць тому

    Cool...thanks for this...

  • @geoffclark2533
    @geoffclark2533 Місяць тому +2

    I'm a road flare guy

  • @madamecampsalot6384
    @madamecampsalot6384 Місяць тому

    Good information to have, as is the norm with your content. Thanks again!

  • @raywilliams1969
    @raywilliams1969 Місяць тому

    Always always love your take on simplicity, and having options. Thank you so much for another outstanding AF video sir🙏

  • @jonfishbough9497
    @jonfishbough9497 Місяць тому

    I’ve always have had a road flare in the car, never thought of the reuse option. Thank you.

  • @timlacy2284
    @timlacy2284 Місяць тому

    Outstanding AF Information and Tips and Tricks and How To.

  • @southernhorseman2006
    @southernhorseman2006 Місяць тому +1

    Inexpensive, reusable, easily obtainable, multifunctional fire starter that doesn't require fine motor skills and works even after a wind blown frog strangling rain? I'm convinced. A road flare will be the next addition to my kit. Case closed.

  • @bo-lennartekstrom6733
    @bo-lennartekstrom6733 Місяць тому

    Excellent and inspiring video, Shawn! Got some temporary flash of nostalgic memories from my youth hood over the 1960's growing fascination for Swedish camping equipment, which were advertised widely in the country. Especially, that some company there were advertising napalm (in small amounts, of course) in caviar shaped tubes as effective fire starters in wet weather conditions.

  • @BlackshacksBushcraft
    @BlackshacksBushcraft Місяць тому +1

    Never tried to buy road flares in Australia. Not even sure they're available, but I'm definitely going to look into it.

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 Місяць тому

    Thanks Corporal, I like the road flare. UCO matches that stay lit even when wet are nice to have also😊Take care 😊

  • @haroldmiller6853
    @haroldmiller6853 Місяць тому +2

    The pull start ones are cool but dang are they expensive especially compared to the flare

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video. I believe in the 30-minute road flare and always carry at least one every time I enter the woods. You never know...

  • @eddierichardson1262
    @eddierichardson1262 Місяць тому

    Thanks again buddy always a informative video. I got my second stent put in on Monday. Hoping to go out walking tomorrow ( Saturday.)
    Got to burn wood at my house and my oatents house this weekend. So going to try using this to practice fire starting.

  • @Gryphon_Hawke
    @Gryphon_Hawke Місяць тому

    I've never been in a situation where I need instant fire. Having said that, I carry,either in my car or in my backpack and on my person the ability to start a fire. You and Dave Canterbury have given me several ideas in the past. I carry pine sap,fatwood,bird nest material ,gorilla tape on all my BIC lighters as well as char cloth and char wood. With these, I think my preference would be for the flare. I cannot knowingly veer away from multi use. Thanks for doing the side by side. Always watching for new ideas or different takes on old stand bys.

  • @austincarr8360
    @austincarr8360 Місяць тому

    Hahhhaaa first comment finally!!! Much love and respect from Gary, Texas brother! Love the content and can't wait to see you try out something like sleeping inside of an underground mud hut to stay cool during the hot day's

  • @charlesfaulkingham5599
    @charlesfaulkingham5599 Місяць тому

    Road flair for the win. Multi use. Thank you!