Post by: cruiser 91 on February 02, 2016, 07:48:14 AM
For example:
Can't start a fire due to running out of matches, lighter is empty etc.
Stroking the end of a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool and bingo, fire starter.
Saw this done on TV last night.
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 02, 2016, 08:18:18 AM
Post by: gronk on February 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM
Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??
Post by: alnjan on February 02, 2016, 09:12:35 AM
Everyone carries Jiffy firelighters with them....don't they ??
Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??
No but I always carry a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool 8)
Post by: Bad Scott on February 02, 2016, 09:17:56 AM
Everyone carries Jiffy firelighters with them....don't they ??No. Blowtorch and a tin of baked beans and 10 mins waiting time for me.
Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??
Post by: gronk on February 02, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
No but I always carry a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool 8)
But do you stroke that 9V battery ??? ;D
To keep warm, I'd rather stroke something else !! ;D
Post by: GFM449 on February 02, 2016, 09:56:54 AM
Post by: terravista on February 02, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
Day old garlic bread wrapped in aluminium foil still in the original greasy paper bag, and 10 seconds into the warm up in the microwave and I had flames everywhere.
All you need for camping is a battery, inverter and a microwave oven, and you don't need a 20 cent box of matches. It is also a good test for the smoke alarms.
Post by: austastar on February 02, 2016, 11:07:38 AM
I often used the spark and something I'd wet with petrol to start a fire when needed back in my motorcycling days.
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Post by: GeoffA on February 02, 2016, 11:27:52 AM
To keep warm, I'd rather stroke something else !! ;D
....I bet you're never cold..... :P :P ;D ;D
Post by: Troopy_03 on February 02, 2016, 11:38:28 AM
Post by: plusnq on February 02, 2016, 12:04:33 PM
Post by: scrapsD40 on February 03, 2016, 05:26:52 AM
Personal safety tip. Only take my Missus camping occasionally ;Dgot my own, don't need to take yours
Post by: plusnq on February 03, 2016, 05:41:27 AM
got my own, don't need to take yours
Might be more fun that way sometimes ;D
Post by: jeffr on February 03, 2016, 08:20:43 AM
Having said that, yes, I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire steel and a quality survival knife. And, since I have had this discussion numerous times, no, the knife is not about killing marauding bears or equaling the odds against the local berserker come axe-murderer: it's the most useful tool one can have if one "actually" needs to, or wants to survive Bear Grylls style.
I also like beautifully made and functional edged tools 🙄.
Post by: gronk on February 03, 2016, 06:18:13 PM
....I bet you're never cold..... :P :P ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D I don't know how to answer that without using offensive language !!!! 8) 8)
Post by: plusnq on February 03, 2016, 06:52:57 PM
I spent more time than I care to remember in the Army and even did one on the early survival courses (but it feels like that was someone else's life now!). Bottom line, camping with a CT ain't no survivalist gig 🤔
Having said that, yes, I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire steel and a quality survival knife. And, since I have had this discussion numerous times, no, the knife is not about killing marauding bears or equaling the odds against the local berserker come axe-murderer: it's the most useful tool one can have if one "actually" needs to, or wants to survive Bear Grylls style.
I also like beautifully made and functional edged tools 🙄.
I'd add parachute cord and a couple of plastic garbage bags as well.
Post by: Bill on February 03, 2016, 07:01:23 PM
Bill
Post by: jeffr on February 03, 2016, 07:35:38 PM
I'd add parachute cord and a couple of plastic garbage bags as well.
Indeed, and can't believe I forgot to mention a hootchie...and thats it really. Bring on the zombies 8)
Post by: briann532 on February 03, 2016, 07:49:10 PM
Sadly I'm old school. I still use a cup of woof and a lit piece of paper........... >:D ;D
Who's got time to waste rubbing sticks together or sparking off a battery.
Sadly my camping has far too beers to be drunk and no where near enough time.
Economise I say!!!! ;D ;D
Post by: GQMacca on February 03, 2016, 08:29:02 PM
Very interesting ideas regarding starting a fire.
Sadly I'm old school. I still use a cup of woof and a lit piece of paper........... >:D ;D
Who's got time to waste rubbing sticks together or sparking off a battery.
Sadly my camping has far too beers to be drunk and no where near enough time.
Economise I say!!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: edz on February 03, 2016, 08:44:51 PM
I started a fire the other day without matches.
Day old garlic bread wrapped in aluminium foil still in the original greasy paper bag, and 10 seconds into the warm up in the microwave and I had flames everywhere.
All you need for camping is a battery, inverter and a microwave oven, and you don't need a 20 cent box of matches. It is also a good test for the smoke alarms.
Funny you should mention this , the wife just set fire to a plastic tub of pudding in the microwave, by not removing all the foil lid . >:(
Post by: jeffr on February 03, 2016, 08:47:47 PM
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I said I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire-steel and survival knife, and I do...
BUT, I use this to light my camp fires!
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Butane is way cheaper and easier to get. The cotton wool etc is because, well, because...some old habits, a strong sense of independence and just being a "boy", die hard 8)
Post by: BaseCamp on February 03, 2016, 08:50:45 PM
That sure would start a FIRE!!!!!
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