this is cool... but i don't really see the point. Its big and bulky, and expensive for what it does. Just go to Wal-mart and buy a magnifying glass. Remove the lens from its framing and throw the frame out. Keep the lens in your first aid kit wrapped in a microfiber. A magnifying glass is a great tool for first aid, AND for starting fires. It doesn't take long to learn how to focus the light. Especially if you burnt ants when you were little. >: p theres probably tutorial videos.
It is too big and bulky. It is made of several parts that can be lost and the worst - it is limited to sun light. In survival situations or even in camping most of the time you'll need your fire is at night.
Also, there is a device that is lighter, cheaper, smaller, which also starts fires more easily as well as having alternative functions. Wallet-size fresnel lenses that cost about a dollar and are the size of a credit card and lay flat. You can keep your tinder on the ground rather than having to handle it in a holder and you can also using as a magnifying lens for stitching or removing splinters.
Considering that fresnel lenses are better in every way including cheaper, lighter, easier to use, easier to carry, this solar lighter is probably the most useless product I've ever seen. More so than the sham wow. Maybe it would be good for a science classroom to show the principle of parabolic dishes but nothing else.
very well. 5 people tried it with in 5 minutes. Aiming was simple from ages 25 - 65 and they lit right up. At 1st everyone said 'that will never work' - It did
How hot does the manufacturer say it gets? For example the light my fire firesteel says 5,500°F. On a slightly cloudy day is there any hope of using this?
I couldn't find any mention of a temp rating. I had some luck on a cloudy day, but it did take longer than when the sun was not hindered. The manufacturer actually says that a high powered flashlight will work as well, so maybe an HID or something similar could work. I'll try it out this week.
this is cool... but i don't really see the point. Its big and bulky, and expensive for what it does. Just go to Wal-mart and buy a magnifying glass. Remove the lens from its framing and throw the frame out. Keep the lens in your first aid kit wrapped in a microfiber. A magnifying glass is a great tool for first aid, AND for starting fires. It doesn't take long to learn how to focus the light. Especially if you burnt ants when you were little. >: p theres probably tutorial videos.
MACHINESATTACK 1 year ago
@MACHINESATTACK Fresnel lenses are even better because they are flat and very lightweight. Conveniently, also sell those. :)
goingprepared 1 year ago
Another great vid Marshall! Im ordering more stuff from you guys in the Am.
jetpowered1 1 year ago
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How long would it take to boil water?
cbarellik 1 year ago
It is too big and bulky. It is made of several parts that can be lost and the worst - it is limited to sun light. In survival situations or even in camping most of the time you'll need your fire is at night.
ervandsarkisyan 2 years ago
Also, there is a device that is lighter, cheaper, smaller, which also starts fires more easily as well as having alternative functions. Wallet-size fresnel lenses that cost about a dollar and are the size of a credit card and lay flat. You can keep your tinder on the ground rather than having to handle it in a holder and you can also using as a magnifying lens for stitching or removing splinters.
DeimosSaturn 2 years ago
Considering that fresnel lenses are better in every way including cheaper, lighter, easier to use, easier to carry, this solar lighter is probably the most useless product I've ever seen. More so than the sham wow. Maybe it would be good for a science classroom to show the principle of parabolic dishes but nothing else.
DeimosSaturn 2 years ago
This would be completely useless here in the UK....as we get the sun about 20 days a year!
bigkitten 2 years ago
I purchased one and it really does works! It lit my cigerette in seconds. I even lit a fire with mine using tissue paper and loose pine needle...
Moviwtr 2 years ago
Was a hit at the smoking area at work today.
samsonje 2 years ago 2
Cool, so it works with cigarettes?
goingprepared 2 years ago
very well. 5 people tried it with in 5 minutes. Aiming was simple from ages 25 - 65 and they lit right up. At 1st everyone said 'that will never work' - It did
YES, we have a bad habit.
samsonje 2 years ago
u should use harder to light tinder
chrissept21 2 years ago
Mine came from GoingGear today and I just tried it. Dry leaves smoked with in 5 seconds. Neat little solar lighter. The case is very impressive.
samsonje 2 years ago
How hot does the manufacturer say it gets? For example the light my fire firesteel says 5,500°F. On a slightly cloudy day is there any hope of using this?
Frolic3r 2 years ago
I couldn't find any mention of a temp rating. I had some luck on a cloudy day, but it did take longer than when the sun was not hindered. The manufacturer actually says that a high powered flashlight will work as well, so maybe an HID or something similar could work. I'll try it out this week.
goingprepared 2 years ago
That would be sweet! Let us know.
Frolic3r 2 years ago
very cool, i really like all the new products your getting in. keep up. the good work
beast12101 2 years ago
nice that you dont have to screw around with finding the right focal point
BuffaloWarrior7 2 years ago
Haha, I have a fresnel lens video being uploaded right now if you DO want to screw around with finding focal points. :D
goingprepared 2 years ago