Should Bic Lighters Be Used For Survival?
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Lonnie shows what he has come up with on how to deal with a wet lighter that has been dropped in a creek,river or lake etc as well as how to deal with a lighter that is too cold to work during the winter.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc - Навчання та стиль
The difference between thriving and surviving is knowledge.
Thanks for the knowledge you two :)
This man is like a working man's Mors Kohanski. He gets down in the dirt and shows you how to make fire from sticks and rocks and plant fibres. Absolutely attuned with the environment he's in. Practical ideas that could make a huge difference if a person were to end up in a survival situation. Even something as simple as how to get a frozen lighter to work if you were wet and going into hypothermia. That's real world and could actually save someone's life
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Him and Survival Russia are the real deal!
I laughed when you stuck that lighter in your mouth. I was not expecting that haha.
I was thinking the other end.... just... don't try that and then the mouth.
Me neither. But I never thought about it. It’s a great idea though!
Murphy's law of combat. If it's stupid but it works, then it isn't stupid.
Lighters can fail, but they are also simple. Simple is always my first option. Great video.
Hippy Dippy yes if you do it many time a day for months you do for the fast option but it is important to do it often the harder way
Thank you hippy Dippy
Hippy Dippy thank you for the reply hippy Dippy I am far from you in the north of bc Lonnie is very good on is subject...I just back to look for a moose
Have good day in the south
mark gitschel - "bushcraft" is a flaming joke .
@Hippy Dippy - Same here . I started teaching primitive living and woods living in 78 after the military . Having a kid tell me "you aren't doing it the bushcraft way " is always amusing . Batoning wood comes from the teachings of Mors Kochanski doing very light batoning .
Yes can fail but, if you have 2 or 3 in your backpack the odds are going to be lower.
Good little tricks to know, thanks for sharing Phresh. I like the idea of banging the water off the lighter instead of rolling the strike wheel which uses up the flint at a high rate. Catch you in the next video.
I've never had a wet bic not light after blowing hard into it.
Yea, I've done that before too. I forgot about that one. Thanks for the reminder.
When your Bic doesn't work, grab your Zippo. Actually, I've had wet lighters here on the farm. The first thing I do is blow hard on it to blow the water out and it usually works. I've never had one fail to light because of the cold, but your mouth is a good idea.
Good to see you again, Lonnie.
yeah but that fluid leaks and burns your skin and eats your gear, no thanks
Cephas Martin You’ve not been cold enough my brother!
@@kyled3660 And how cold would that be? Do you think it doesn't get cold in Kansas?
@@TBI-Firefighter-451 Get a peanut lighter. Sealed with an O ring so no fluid leak or evaporation. Keeps water out too.
@@cephasmartin8593 I have had lighters fail because of cold. What i have done in the past because used to be smoker so i used them ton was just to place the lighter on my palms, and rub them together creating friction, and heat. Or i just if i wasnt on rush stuffed them close to the body inside the inner layers of my clothes. I live in Finland, and we have about -20 or -30 celsius on cold winter day in part of Finland i live. Different lighter brands use different gasses, and it depends on the gas when they stop working on temp.
Hello From Scotland UK Cross The Pond Great Video Great Channel Just Awesome Area Have A Good Weekend Buddy 👍
Lonnie and Connie are simply awesome. Love all their video's. Another great one here and look forward to the next one. You two take care. 👍
I got a trick! If your lighter has no fuel, slowly thumb the spark wheel while catching the ground off flinty bits on a leaf or a piece of paper. Turn the wheel just enough to grind off dust without sparking. Now fold the leaf or paper and gather the dust in a tight line. Ignite the line with lighter sparks from a more aggressive turn and the leaf or paper with ignite.
flint doesn't burn
@@survivortechharold6575 the flint dust will ignite/spark up, it might not be 'fire' in your book but it will help start a fire!
@@survivortechharold6575 It's not actually flint, it's ferrocerium.
Did you get a drone Lonnie? Those leaves are turning fast. Be white real soon. So crazy after our super hot summer. Those clippers are also interchangeable...carry a couple and have good chances of being able to swap out for one working component. I like to keep a small empty soda bottle or gatorade bottle for small items i really want to keep dry--less fragile then ziplock, though admittedly are harder to pocket.
@@mattmiller1179 Various sizes of medicine vials, ranging from rall to short; thick to thin; and all possible variations can do the trick. They're waterproof, and readily available from family and friends, if you don't have your own. You might also want to fill one with Vaseline impregnated dryer lint to facilitate easy ignition!!
Bic makes an Elighter that works when wet... I bought an 8 pack on line. Thanks Lonnie
Luckily for me, the wild and lonely land of south east london rarely sees me in a survival situation, let a lone a cold one at that. However, I am nothing if not prepared plus, you never know, i could be working up town, a big disaster happened and I could need to get back home which is a long long long walk and may need to stop for the night and have a fire. So I have 1 lighter just knocking about, I have one lighter in a protective case among other things and then i have a third waterproof, liquid fuel lighter on my keys which can also act as just a spark maker.
Most of the guys I know up here carry a lighter with them all the time, and most dont smoke.
Simple advice to the majority is the life or death to a few and that makes it priceless ! Great job Lonnie !
You have great advice. I've learned a lot from you. I'm from Michigan. So I teach this stuff to my granddaughters in the winter.
I just don't go where I don't belong. Knowing your limits is good survival smarts. Much thanks to NW Survival and Bushcraft.
sadly, there are many ppl out there who simply cant comprehend what you just typed. ignornace, beign naieve, or just plain stupidity. take your pick.
some ppl from the city just wander off, and get themselves lost. out of range for cell phone use, and then simply die b/c of it.
Wonderful information. You are so patient and teach within every video. I do so appreciate the content of your videos.
simple advice to many is the life or death to a few , and that makes this priceless! great job Lonnie ,
Brilliant bic and clippers are the best but always have backup methods.
Great video, proves the old adage that 2 is 1 and 1 is none, allways have backups and options
40+ years of being a smoker doesn't allow me to get into the woods as much as I'd like but it has taught me that when wet, blowing on the mechanism then knocking it against your hand works best. Also, the mouth trick works well.
Lonnie and Connie, thanks for sharing, always excellent content, I hope this finds you well, God bless you brother ! 👍
So simple, yet so ingenious. Thank you for the tips. Please tell Connie I really like her cooking videos and look forward to seeing more of them.
I watch others for entertainment, you for education. Thanks as always.
I've not heard of either method and now that's more knowledge in the event we fall in our river. And those aerial views of the mountains are breathtaking!
Wow, staggeringly simple technique, for warming it up. And in years to come I bet there will be one or more viewers who's lives will be saved thanks to this knowledge!
I was thinking the same thing before you said that...I've had sweat freeze under my arms in winter in NC when I was a kid...if you're soaked like that a big old Ferro may be a bit more work but at least you can get Dragon snot out of a firesteel dot com Ferro..I love the isobutane Zippo inserts as well
There was (is) a good reason the Apollo and Shuttle programs used "redundant systems" in their planning. They have "back-ups" to their "back-ups"!! It isn't "cheating", it's Insurance! (LOL) Thanks for the very practical tip, sir. Keeping all fire starting materials in a watertight container is spot-on advice. Very much appreciated! God Bless
The aircraft industry has settled on double redundancy as the balance between not enough and creating too much weight and costs with too much. I think fire lighting is important enough and light that you can carry more than three ways to light a fire. In the winter I usually carry lighter and matches even if I'm within sight of the house. You never know if you are going to fall and get hurt when no one is around.
Good talk and food for thought. A seven minute video which could very well save someone’s life. Thanks Lonnie!
Again you came in with knowledge
To show the world what you can do in very tough and tight situations
I see you got a new drone to
good info and beautiful scenery- much obliged- hi to the crew
Thank you, Lonnie, you always bring a peacefulness to my soul, helps with taking on the daily tasks...
As usual a common sense and practical approach thanks Lonnie and Connie
Years ago[when it used to get -40 for weeks]a trapper buddy of mine here in interior Alaska told me that he was crossing a river on what turned out to be overflow during cold weather.The thin ice began to break under the dog sled,he said the dogs ears perked up when they heard cracking and they picked up speed as if they new what was going on.Anyone up her knows the scarey prospect of getting wet during cold weather.Its claimed many a life and limb.I think some trappers carry flares that work when wet.
I travel many miles each winter on river, creek, pond and lake ice. I try to always carry a road safety flare with me during those times in case of an emergency where fire is needed *NOW.*
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Love the over the land shots they were amazing! The content is great as always too!
Wonder if Lonnie got the small plane out?
NewLife I am using a drone for the aerial videography. The ultralight aircraft is still sitting parked where it has been for years due to my lack of mechanical skills. The local mechanic won't work on it because it is an aircraft and he does not want to be legally liable if his repairs malfunction.
Always thinking and going that extra step, which is so helpful! Thanks Lonnie and Connie!
Very helpful and informative.
For the ease of British viewers, 11° Fahrenheit, which sounds warmish, is minus 11° Celsius. Cold.
Great tips team 1st time I've seen the wack method of drying :) thanks for sharing
Thanks for airing the idea
Thanks for all the "to the point" information sharing that you both work hard on to post for anybody to learn.A special thanks for keeping it real.Concise,informative videos.And great drone footage of your beautifull backyard!
Great tips. Thanks Lonnie.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing brother Lonnie.
Thanks Loni. Be well brother and blessing to both you and the misses.
I would have never thought of putting a bic lighter in my mouth to warm it up to light. It's implanted in my brain now Lonnie. Thanks again.
Great tips Lonnie! And thank you also for the scenery footage, it was amazing!
Hey Lonnie
Another good one. It shows again when it hits the fan keep your head and work your way through it. Which is the wisdom behind most all of your videos.
Thanks for always staying with the practical and do-able solutions.
Looking forward to your next video.
Lots of good advise that may save your life. Thanks Lonnie!
thanks for the tips Lonnie appreciated
Great tips Lonnie! Thanks!
Really good solid information. Thank you Lonnie.
That mouth trick is absolutely brilliant! :)
I always enjoy your insightful videos.Thank you.
very informative. As always, love the videos Lonnie and Connie.
You had me at ice. I so miss that now being in Florida...
@Brian Landers thank you for kindly for your thoughts and concerns. So far Florida has been missed by two hurricanes. Not so for Bahamas. Thoughts and prayers for that nation.
As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is invaluable. When I shared it on my Facebook I noted that this could be life-saving.
Grandkids and I watched your video and will be trying the drying idea at camp on the weekend. Once again, thanks so much, Lonnie :)
This show is incredible, thank you!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Beautiful aerials 👍
what a beautyful landscape!
Thanks for sharing this great video. The color of the trees are amazing and beautiful.
Very well done. You have given me two ideas I have never seen before.
I have a lot of your videos I need to catch up on Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Love your down to earth attitude as its very practical and I learn so much that I can apply out here in the southern hemisphere
Thanks for all the great info, Lonnie. My friend and I often talk about you when we go backpacking in the bush. Excellent B-roll with the drone I might add!
You and your wife are amazing.. and your videos are super informative. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
you are a gold mine of knowledge!
Always a treat to watch great tips Lonnie also great photography Connie
You are the only one whose ever mentioned clippers 🖤🖤 thank you!!!!
Great information. The tips on tapping one's lighter dry and warming it up in one's mouth are superb! Thanks for the video.
I learned something new. Thank you!
Thank you for your informative shows!
omg the autumn colors are so beautiful!
Excellent tips thank you Lonnie 👍👋🇬🇧
I don’t know how you will take this but believe me, I mean it in good spirit. You are like the Bob Ross of bush craft. I love the outdoors and watching you is very relaxing and natural. I appreciate a personality like yours.Live well and keep teaching. God bless
I wish that I had kept track of how many times I have been compared to Bob Ross. We don't have TV here in our house and I did not know who Bob Ross was until people kept saying I reminded them of him. I had to look him up on the web. I am honored to be compared to the man. Now if I could just make the money that he must have made. lol
Great stuff, Lonnie! I try to just keep 'em dry but stuff happens.
All very good advice - thanks for the tips.
As always God bless. Lovely drone shots and great knowledge packed video.
Nothing like real world experience...Thank You...
Nice work , you cover all the bases . Thanks
Handy lighter tips Lonnie 👍
Being a cigarette smoker for over 20 yrs, prepared me for the wet lighter scenario, lol. I do enjoy your videos so im commenting to help the algorithm along. Have a great day :)
I carry 3 in different cases and compartments.
Thanks for Sharing your tips guys.
Always a pleasure to see you both.
Your country is looking so beautiful, thanks for the great drone footage.
Stay well, stay safe and God Bless.
Ash 🏴
HI Lonnie,
You are a hive of useful tips and information keep those videos coming.
Awesome as always! Great knowledge to store in our minds!
I have actually used my mouth to warn my lighter b4. More than once. That's a wonderful tip, i would never think to tell someone.
Practical information,thanks for sharing.
another outstanding vid by this man 👍👍
Hi Lonnie. If nothing else thank you for the great shots of the landscape.Also another great set of tips well explained and demonstrated! Both of you stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Usable tips that make sense. Thank you!
Thanks for your tips, Lonnie :)
Useful knowledge even if one lives in urban environment. Your car can crash in the middle of nothing, a plane can "land" on the top of a mountain where the cellphones have no GSM signal.
Help may arrive several hours later so these tricks in cold and/or bad weather can save lives.
Always something new to learn!
Great tips! I would never have thought of warming it in my mouth
Solid video. Great content for the community. Another valuable set of tips.
Thanks for another helpful video .
Very good tips. I maintain lighters in bug out gear, etc. Good and realistic "what if" scenarios.
Excellent as always!
Awesome info!
Thanks for the great info, it is certainly appreciated!
I appreciate your life saving tips.................TOP NOTCH!
Beautiful Nature. Please continue doing what you are doing :)
Good learn. I have also just rolled the wheel a few times blowing in the area to help disturb the water as I roll then do the tap thing you just did. And it usually will strike pretty quick. And the baggy with the extra socks rolled with lighter. Head start to a warm sock and lighter