Do you EDC the means of making a fire ?

appletree_man · **on:** April 13, 2009, 12:29:42 AM

is it really worth it if you live in a city ? I used to carry a tiny ferro rod (about the thickness of a pencil lead) and a couple of pieces of that excellent Sparklite tinder, all wrapped in electrical tape. It was about the size of a small lozenge, but I don't even carry that now, couldn't ever imagine needing it.

turbov21 · **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:34:50 AM

I do not.

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:42:35 AM

Quote from: appletree_man on April 13, 2009, 12:29:42 AM

is it really worth it if you live in a city ? I used to carry a tiny ferro rod (about the thickness of a pencil lead) and a couple of pieces of that excellent Sparklite tinder, all wrapped in electrical tape. It was about the size of a small lozenge, but I don't even carry that now, couldn't ever imagine needing it.

My thoughts exactly. In the UK, I can't think of any reason why you would need anything 'survival like' as if the worst happened and you were stuck somewhere, a simple phone call can get you a ride in no time.

nuphoria · **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:53:15 AM

I have a kit with extra stuff in but it's really not needed for EDC, more of a camping type thing... sadly!

crls1 · **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:57:14 AM

I always have with me a bic lighter and a LMF mini. Phone signal is not so great here, and most of the time, i'm out of the city.

Carlos

american lockpicker · **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:08:53 AM

I carry a Bic and sometimes a Zippo.

nuphoria · **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:51:48 AM

Oh, I have a small lighter - thought this was referring to all that tinder and spark making stuff (which I really like but am yet to need).

I could probably just rub my thighs together fast and start a goddamn fire

american lockpicker · **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2009, 02:32:24 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on April 13, 2009, 01:51:48 AM

Oh, I have a small lighter - thought this was referring to all that tinder and spark making stuff (which I really like but am yet to need).

I could probably just rub my thighs together fast and start a goddamn fire

Sounds like a good idea to me but I don't think you'd fit in my pocket.

cliosguy · **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2009, 02:55:38 AM

thanks to GG a carry one of these:

duckman1975 · **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2009, 02:57:25 AM

I carry a small bic lighter, lighters are very usefull other than making something burn. I use mine sometimes to burn the plastic on electrical wire for easy stripping. Also use it to seal plastic bags just fold the end and seal.

Fishnuts2 · **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:12:04 AM

Yes, especially by our cabin which is situated on the edge of a 2 million acre wilderness area. Sometimes a Zippo, and always have a magnesium scrape type starter along.

duckman1975 · **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:23:16 AM

The a Hot babe count as means of making a fire?

Styerman · **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:48:57 AM

I always do , from time to time I've needed to light oil lamps , and candle lanterns , apply heat shrink tubing , ignite torches , flame fraying paracord or nylon web . The list is long .

Chris

duckman1975 · **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:56:46 AM

Quote from: Styerman on April 13, 2009, 03:48:57 AM

I always do , from time to time I've needed to light oil lamps , and candle lanterns , apply heat shrink tubing , ignite torches , flame fraying paracord or nylon web . The list is long .

Chris

I lighter is a very practical thing to edc, I just hate it when people assume that you are a smoker just because you carry a lighter

By the way I am a smoker

David · **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:01:21 AM

Not on my person but have it in my pack.

Anthony · **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:25:21 AM

Lighter? yes.

Tinder? no. If I need to start a fire in the city, I'll find something to burn; I'd probably look for a flammable liquid.

Magic Bus · **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:05:26 AM

I've always got my Zippo on me.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:42:17 AM

Yep I've always got a ferro rod, and a spycapsule full of tinder on me at all times, usually a Zippo too

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2009, 05:22:46 PM

Quote from: duckman1975 on April 13, 2009, 03:56:46 AM

Quote from: Styerman on April 13, 2009, 03:48:57 AM
I always do , from time to time I've needed to light oil lamps , and candle lanterns , apply heat shrink tubing , ignite torches , flame fraying paracord or nylon web . The list is long .

Chris
I lighter is a very practical thing to edc, I just hate it when people assume that you are a smoker just because you carry a lighter By the way I am a smoker

LOL!

I carry a lighter for cigarettes, but not for "fire starting".

nuphoria · **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:48:39 AM

Quote from: american lockpicker on April 13, 2009, 02:32:24 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on April 13, 2009, 01:51:48 AM
Oh, I have a small lighter - thought this was referring to all that tinder and spark making stuff (which I really like but am yet to need).

I could probably just rub my thighs together fast and start a goddamn fire

Sounds like a good idea to me but I don't think you'd fit in my pocket.

Swiss Man · **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:49:48 AM

A small BIC lighter. But in my rig I carry a blue flame buntane that way I can warm things up as semi's fly by at 70mph.

I use to carry my James Bond lazer watch but that proved too dangerous...

Nightshade · **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:01:08 AM

One BSA Hot Spark fire steel on my keychain and one in my wallet. Despite the small size ,they can deliver a very effective shower of sparks with a little practice.

Poncho65 · **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2009, 03:55:21 AM

I've still not been able to track 1 of the BSA Hotsparks down $:-\$ But I have a peanut lighter that's shaped like a bullet attached to an S-biner with my Squirt S4

Nightshade · **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2009, 04:40:11 AM

Poncho, I can't find them locally anymore . I use the BSA site to order now. Minimum shipping fee is $7.50
http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?ctlg=05NDC&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=CAMPING&C3=CAMPEQUIP&C4=&LV=3&item=01167

Poncho65 · **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2009, 04:48:18 AM

Thanks for the link Nightshade

I think I went there once but they only cost 2.99 but shipping would kill me $:-\$ I think I may use there store finder again and see where 1 is the only close store though didn't have any

Well on the hunt I go

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2009, 05:06:25 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on April 17, 2009, 04:48:18 AM

Thanks for the link Nightshade I think I went there once but they only cost 2.99 but shipping would kill me $:-\$ I think I may use there store finder again and see where 1 is the only close store though didn't have any

Well on the hunt I go

I'm having a bit of a hard time pasting the link,but that stay-glow, official BSA Climber,looks awfully tempting

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