I recently discovered the "Lighter Leash" myself and did a similar thing, but also made a couple other mods taking it to another level. I start with a bright colour lighter and remove the "Child Safety" device. If the cap comes off accidentally a small amount of the bright colour will be visible to help find it. I replaced the metal ring attaching the cap to the cord with a small plastic carabiner so it's now detachable and can be used for other purposes as well. I keep the valve from being depressed with some tiny elastic bands wrapped around the lighter and under the button. They do not get in the way, but will keep it from becoming open under the cap. I glued a length of steel soda straw to the side to efficiently feed the beeswax soaked cordage to the flame, and can snuff the wick when done, which saves gas. To apply the wax to the cordage, put a length in a tinfoil tray with some beeswax and place it on your stove for a minute and the wax will be fully absorbed into the cord rendering it waterproof and holding a maximum amount of the beeswax fuel. If you use beeswax instead of a paraffin candle like you did, it allows you to stick a small spool of the waxed cordage to the bottom of the lighter and feed the end up through the straw. The beeswax keeps the spool together and is sticky enough to affix it to the bottom. If you need to reattach it, just heat the cordage with the flame to liquify the wax and press it into position. Finally I placed a razor blade and a couple needles on the side of the lighter/steel tube and wrapped the whole thing with two feet of Gorilla brand duct tape which is the highest rated of tapes, in case I need to patch a hole in my canoe. So now the lighter and cordage are fully waterproof, quickly detachable, won't leak fuel, hides a blade and needle, lasts longer, contains enough easily accessible fire starter to last for a week long expedition, allows the leash to be multi-functional and doesn't look like a grade schooler's craft project.
What a great little gadget. I'll be cruising eBay for one very shortly. I Cary 3 Bic lighters. They're lightweight and don't take up much space. I keep a metre of double thick, double sticky gorilla tape wrapped around each of them. It's soooo versatile.
Awesome tip on the lighter leash. Didn't think of that idea. Have one hanging in my truck I can use. Been using the duct tape on every lighter I get. Never know when you might need it. Good video and appreciate you sharing the tips. Thanks
Thank you. I am also a hillbilly from the swamp. NH has lots of hills, but many of the valleys are swamps. Many are a good place to go if I want solitude.
Thank you. If the butane lighter gets cold and doesn't want to work properly then I put in close to my body- often on bare skin under my armpit. That and shaking it has always got it going for me, but it can take some time...
@@DougShoeBushcraft: that’s what I do too, but I put mine in a layer of cotton if I can to absorb some of the moisture as it warms up next to my body. Like you say, it can take a while for it to dry out and/or warm up enough to be useful to you, and could leave a person in a really bad situation if (s)he is close to hypothermia or even already hypothermic. Those of us who live in areas of the world where hypothermia is a real and present danger, we need to prepare for that sort of thing, particularly early in our relationship with the outdoors going into cooler weather. I think the important thing that you implied but didn’t say with this video, at least in my mind, it’s about thinking ahead, and having more than one means of setting a fire at one’s fingertips, which one is practised and confidently do even under difficult circumstances.Thank you very much for bringing up these important points, and putting them out there. It’s no small service.
@@daphneraven6745 I try to give people good information in a video. But I often limit it to one main point. I might add a few additional things, but not too much. I think people can only absorb so much at once. That's why (I think) the comments are so good. People can come back and there's more info. You bring up a good one. Someone in the woods should have fire ready to go if the situation arises.
@@DougShoeBushcraft you do a really good job with your videos. I haven’t even seen them all yet, because I’ve only discovered it really recently. You know your stuff, are natural teacher, and have a knack for letting your situation as you unfold it imply more than you could possibly address another time. The Internet really does allow a lot of really experienced people to share their ideas. What more could a student ask for? There are already people who have supply problems, and we expect fuel prices to go up, as they have been pretty consistently for the last a while. What you were doing provide some alternatives for the poorest of people, and the most vulnerable. For that, I can only thank you.
I put two cheap lighters in a small pill bottle. You get them in four packs at dollar stores and the oil bottles are everywhere someone you know takes medicine. Have fun stay safe.
I have always found prescription pill bottles to be waterproof. -and also prescriptions bottles from the vet. If you look under the cap, they have a plastic "gasket" to make them seal.
great hacks DSHOE - I believe I'll make up some for my pocket, truck, go bag and quad - fantastic verse my friend - love conquers all - GOD Bless and have a happy Resurrection Day !
I forget what brand of watch. It looked nice, but I had problems with it. So I went back to a Timex Expedition. Those have been trouble-free for me. That only thing is that after several years they need new batteries.
I can imagine sticking bits of that Duck tape to pieces of wood before you light your fire. The pieces would stick and burn, without blowing away or being in the wrong area to catch the wood.
I recently discovered the "Lighter Leash" myself and did a similar thing, but also made a couple other mods taking it to another level.
I start with a bright colour lighter and remove the "Child Safety" device. If the cap comes off accidentally a small amount of the bright colour will be visible to help find it.
I replaced the metal ring attaching the cap to the cord with a small plastic carabiner so it's now detachable and can be used for other purposes as well.
I keep the valve from being depressed with some tiny elastic bands wrapped around the lighter and under the button. They do not get in the way, but will keep it from becoming open under the cap.
I glued a length of steel soda straw to the side to efficiently feed the beeswax soaked cordage to the flame, and can snuff the wick when done, which saves gas.
To apply the wax to the cordage, put a length in a tinfoil tray with some beeswax and place it on your stove for a minute and the wax will be fully absorbed into the cord rendering it waterproof and holding a maximum amount of the beeswax fuel.
If you use beeswax instead of a paraffin candle like you did, it allows you to stick a small spool of the waxed cordage to the bottom of the lighter and feed the end up through the straw. The beeswax keeps the spool together and is sticky enough to affix it to the bottom.
If you need to reattach it, just heat the cordage with the flame to liquify the wax and press it into position.
Finally I placed a razor blade and a couple needles on the side of the lighter/steel tube and wrapped the whole thing with two feet of Gorilla brand duct tape which is the highest rated of tapes, in case I need to patch a hole in my canoe.
So now the lighter and cordage are fully waterproof, quickly detachable, won't leak fuel, hides a blade and needle, lasts longer, contains enough easily accessible fire starter to last for a week long expedition, allows the leash to be multi-functional and doesn't look like a grade schooler's craft project.
I always have 15 5 pack of the box lighters on hand. Those and many zippos with wicks/flints and gas is key to have in this day in age.
Wow. That's a lot of lighters. You are wise. It's good to be prepared.
An empty Rx bottle holds 1 full size or two mini lighters. Waterproof and FREE.
Yes. I plan to include those in a future video. All the RX bottles I have tested are waterproof.
What a great little gadget. I'll be cruising eBay for one very shortly. I Cary 3 Bic lighters. They're lightweight and don't take up much space. I keep a metre of double thick, double sticky gorilla tape wrapped around each of them. It's soooo versatile.
Awesome tip on the lighter leash. Didn't think of that idea. Have one hanging in my truck I can use. Been using the duct tape on every lighter I get. Never know when you might need it. Good video and appreciate you sharing the tips. Thanks
Thank you. I am also a hillbilly from the swamp. NH has lots of hills, but many of the valleys are swamps. Many are a good place to go if I want solitude.
This is a good idea, Doug. Sometimes those things really do not work at all if they get really wet, or really super cold.
Thank you. If the butane lighter gets cold and doesn't want to work properly then I put in close to my body- often on bare skin under my armpit. That and shaking it has always got it going for me, but it can take some time...
@@DougShoeBushcraft: that’s what I do too, but I put mine in a layer of cotton if I can to absorb some of the moisture as it warms up next to my body. Like you say, it can take a while for it to dry out and/or warm up enough to be useful to you, and could leave a person in a really bad situation if (s)he is close to hypothermia or even already hypothermic. Those of us who live in areas of the world where hypothermia is a real and present danger, we need to prepare for that sort of thing, particularly early in our relationship with the outdoors going into cooler weather.
I think the important thing that you implied but didn’t say with this video, at least in my mind, it’s about thinking ahead, and having more than one means of setting a fire at one’s fingertips, which one is practised and confidently do even under difficult circumstances.Thank you very much for bringing up these important points, and putting them out there. It’s no small service.
@@daphneraven6745 I try to give people good information in a video. But I often limit it to one main point. I might add a few additional things, but not too much. I think people can only absorb so much at once. That's why (I think) the comments are so good. People can come back and there's more info. You bring up a good one. Someone in the woods should have fire ready to go if the situation arises.
@@DougShoeBushcraft you do a really good job with your videos. I haven’t even seen them all yet, because I’ve only discovered it really recently. You know your stuff, are natural teacher, and have a knack for letting your situation as you unfold it imply more than you could possibly address another time. The Internet really does allow a lot of really experienced people to share their ideas. What more could a student ask for?
There are already people who have supply problems, and we expect fuel prices to go up, as they have been pretty consistently for the last a while. What you were doing provide some alternatives for the poorest of people, and the most vulnerable. For that, I can only thank you.
I put two cheap lighters in a small pill bottle. You get them in four packs at dollar stores and the oil bottles are everywhere someone you know takes medicine. Have fun stay safe.
I have always found prescription pill bottles to be waterproof. -and also prescriptions bottles from the vet. If you look under the cap, they have a plastic "gasket" to make them seal.
Hey Doug just found your channel.absolutely brilliant videos big shout out from the uk.stay safe my friend,
Thank you so much. It's nice to meet you. I have ancestors from England, Scotland, and Ireland but I 've never been there.
thank you for the tipp. its amazing !!!
Thanks, Arthur.
Handy tip,thanks for sharing. Cheers Doug
Thank you. I hope it serves you well
Great tip Doug , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thank you, Michael. God bless you, too!
Pretty nifty tip👌 Thanks for sharing 👊
thank you
Excellent tip
thank you
Great tip Doug good bless
thanks, Tom. God bless you, too
Perfect for a neck EDC.
nice idea
great hacks DSHOE - I believe I'll make up some for my pocket, truck, go bag and quad - fantastic verse my friend - love conquers all - GOD Bless and have a happy Resurrection Day !
That's nice. Thank you! Happy Resurrection Day!
What watch are you wearing?
I forget what brand of watch. It looked nice, but I had problems with it. So I went back to a Timex Expedition. Those have been trouble-free for me. That only thing is that after several years they need new batteries.
Remove the child proof thing and it dries quickly. I like the venal cover.
I use a lighter leash as my key fob holder.
Nice.
I can imagine sticking bits of that Duck tape to pieces of wood before you light your fire. The pieces would stick and burn, without blowing away or being in the wrong area to catch the wood.
Strips of duct tape are a good fire starter. Thank you for watching & leaving a comment.
Nice
Thank you.
Awesome tip, thanks!
thank you