fire starting

[ally]

hey all

not been about for a while but still an ardent fan a edc a swiss champ and 'card

I also have a love of stoves and have been trying to resolve an irritation of carrying some form of firestarter, I carry a a mini bic in my coin pocket but have found that it often runs out getting depressed when not in use

I carry my champ on a belt hanger but had recently purchased a 80x8mm firesteel which fits nicely in the side pocket of a leather pouch along with a maglite solitaire, I didn't want to go this route however as I preferring the hanger

I've have just found the 'firefly' on kickstarter, a firesteel that replaces the toothpick, bloody awesome

anyway, thought some may be interested:



http://tortoisegear.com/product-category/all-products/firefly-fire-starters/

no affiliation just excited



ps - apologies if it is already known, didn't come up on a forum search

[Aloha]

Greetings.  You can use zip tie to stop the Bic from being depressed till needed. 

[Thunderpants]

"I also have a love of stoves"

Now there's something you don't hear every day!!

[Greg Jones]

Greetings.  You can use zip tie to stop the Bic from being depressed till needed. 

 

[Barry Rowland]

Welcome aboard!! 

[Rich S]

Back when I was doing a lot of backwoods, long haul backpacking I always carried a Bic in a small zippy in my pocket and another in my backpack. I've never had any trouble getting sparks from a ferrorod using the edge of my Vic awl/reamer.

Rich