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backpacking gear- ultralight quest for fire starters
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looking for lightweight and reliable ways for fire starting
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20 Comments
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
good examination
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
After trying various flint and steel combinations at home with tinder picked up on hikes, I keep one in my pack but it’s far from my first choice. I have had to start a fire quickly, at night in very cold winter conditions in the mountains. I relied on a trioxane cake and my wind proof Windmill brand lighter. They lit wet pine straight away. I think Trioxane with a flame source is the most reliable option.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Do you think having all these gadgets is just overcomplicating things? All I need is a couple WindProof lighters and I’m good to go. This keeps it easy and inexpensive.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
honestly, its usally the Blastmatch. But I carry the old mag block on my EDC
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Great gear review! So which one of these ride in your pack all the time?
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
this way of starter fire is not light or common, but if you mix fiberglass resin with liquid hardener it will create heat but the more hardener you put in the the resin the hotter it gets then eventually it will get so hot that it will ignite but you have to keep putting in more hardener.( if you have any questions send me a message or reply to my comment ill get back to you as soon as i can)
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
today i tried my brunton firestarter. it took me forever to find tinder good enough, which is leaves so decomposed you can see through. even after i lit the leaves with a spark, the fire would go out in a second. someone help!
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Some good gadgets…I think I will stick to my swedish striker and carry a small bottle of heet (sorry I am a cheat!)
good videos
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I havent heard that, but I will let you know if I have problems, so far its great, It seems to put out hotter sparks than the blast match, but that could just be me. The ferro material seems softer too, perhaps it has more magnesium, which would explain the hotter spark theory.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
could you show the spark throw of the sparky? I have the Blastmatch – throws a TON of sparks. I’ve read reviews that the Sparky is susceptible to breaking easily. Curious what your thoughts are on this.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Great Reviews, I hadn’t seen the Sparky before.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I’ve probably broken 8 or 9 of those small, model, Light My Fire Steels. They are great to train with, but I wouldn’t want to have to rely on one in a situation where I really need fire.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
thank you so much
i got a sparky 2 days ago and i never new that you could shut it like that
THANKS
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Cool. I’ve never seen the ‘sparky’ before, looks like a great item to have.
looking forward to your next vid. 5/5
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I love a good fire! I think the key is to have one with you. Great video!
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Do you have a link to the ultimate survival technology stuff.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
That Sparky seems pretty cool, but Im hooked on my light my fire flint and steal. It goes on every trip with me along with a mini bic lighter.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
This is an awesome series. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
ED
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Thanks, I couldnt find anyone covering the wieghts on there gear so I figured I would video my journey for lighter gear, in hopes it night help others in the same struggle. I will have an update on the fire steel soo, I just got the misch metal rods, very cool.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I’m an light guy (20-30 lbs.), trying to get to the ultra-light level (under 20lbs.), just to save on the knees (getting older).
I like your videos on weights. I carry a Blastmatch even though it’s a little heavy for ultra-light because you can start bark tinder, wood shavings, paper, just about anything dry. It works a lot better than the smaller Light My Fires (even the military version).
Thanks for the weights, I was wondering.
Ape