How to start a fire using a mini mag flashlight

[AyimLuvGG]

Weak audio.

[pldreys]

@tangedline his asking how to make his not telling you to use it everyday on wilderness or camping

[DUBBN62]

Sign language please. I CANT HEAR YOU!



[tangledline]

How about explaining the theory behind it. Basically you are getting the + and - of the batteries to create a "hot spot" on thin gauge wire by combining the +/- together. This can be applicable for most batteries of 1.5 volts or more depending on the gauge of wire. Dont risk your hearing aid batteries doing this-not enough amperage...so now that you wasted your batteries...what do you do for light?

[youjones]

Wow, if shit hits the fan, the world goes to toast, and zombies steal all our matches (or more realistically if everyone just uses them all up), now I know what I can do with the 4 mini-mags I've accumulated over the years: START A FIRE.

Seriously dude, thanks! I just modded a couple mini-maglites with LEDs to give them a new life... loving this added fire-trick. Wire would be easy but steel wool will be the hardest thing to find... what else can be used? Is it essentially coated metal shavings

[MohoBiechiz]

WHAAAAT? I CANT HEAR YOU!

[WCLineberry]

I can only hear the wind in this vid.

[ArizonaAdventures]

@WCLineberry The wind is all you need, it has all the answers. Remember to listen, because to hear is only to hear, but to listen is hearing and then some :)

Glad I made sure you had video so you could see what I'm doing. Thanks for watching :)

[Yatbaag]

what happens when u run outa steel wool and u cant use a battery to start a fire anymore hu? guess u wont be seeing us out in the desert afterall, u wont see anything after u die cause ur a dumb ass tht need technolagy to start a fire

[ArizonaAdventures]

@Yatbaag Well I suppose if you have used all your steel wool that you packed for your day hike and have yet to be found, the best thing to do is use your cell phone and call for help. Maybe if you can't get a signal, you could use the reflection to start a signal fire for help. Now how dumb is that technology hu Yatbaag!? :)

You crack me up! Thanks for the laugh bud.

[Yatbaag]

@ArizonaAdventures - dont have a cell phone and i dont need it to start a signal fire...

[Yatbaag]

all u guys are so gay, how bout u for once show us how to go got make a handrill or bowdrill kit and then use that to make a fire, not some frriken flashlight shit, u shouldent even have the title of a survivalist

[ArizonaAdventures]

@Yatbaag First of all it's only me in the video, not any "guys", and second, where does it say survivalist in the title?

Don't be such a Yatbaag! :)

[fraudioc]

I think this is too complex. I never had with me iron wool or cables in the bush.

[ArizonaAdventures]

@fraudioc it's really quite simple. It takes only a few seconds to pack the items you need and saves you a lot of wasted energy when tring to build fire. Thanks for your comment.

[10OchrisO01]

ur using the battery and the steal wool. not the mag light

[ArizonaAdventures]

@10OchrisO01 Watch closer...you stick the wires into the mag light. Thanks for your comment :)

[boxerpapa]

Nice video. just another way to start a fire. Bic lighters may not work due to any number of reasons (out of fuel, cold temps, lost gear, etc) Thanks for sharing !!

[ArizonaAdventures]

@boxerpapa Very true. Thanks for your comment!

[themulletattack]

this guys an asshole

[edbrooks69]

Fair enough, thanks for the videos!

[brizzlefizzle]

Damn! You talk TOO loud!

[ArizonaAdventures]

@brizzlefizzle nice original comment :)

[edbrooks69]

Why take the chance of loosing the parts of your light. Take the batteries out and touch the steel wool to the ends of the batteries. You got fire..

[ArizonaAdventures]

@edbrooks69 because I take chances I shouldn't

[linkboy00000000]

THUMS UP IF JUSTINE BIEBER SUCKSSS!!!

[J0hnn3hBoi]

Next time you should get closer it's kind of hard to hear, bro.

[ArizonaAdventures]

alright



[WeCanBeatFred]

GUYS SHUT UP he is just an old man trying to show you DIFFERENT WAYS to make fire with different stuFF ok?

[ArizonaAdventures]

@WeCanBeatFred

well said :)

[WeCanBeatFred]

@ArizonaAdventures thank you lol

[wernerryan]

You are right all you need to start a fire is a flashlight... And some steal wool that I always have with me... And 2 peices of wire I have with me too... And since I have all off that in my walet wouldn't you think I would have a match too?

[ArizonaAdventures]

No, I don;t think think you would have a match. Or a lighter or a map or just about anything someone must have when hiking or camping. I honestly think you it in front of your computer all day pretending to be someone you wish you had the balls to be.

PS- who said you should have wire, steel wool and/or a flashlight in your "walet" anyway? My "wallet" holds cash ;)

[Wyndstarthedruid]

@ArizonaAdventures im pretty sure all he was saying is, good luck if its cloudy and it just rained,.

[krklek]

Nice video, but I couldn't hear a fucking thing!!!!! Rather than getting all the background and the guys boots in the video, MOVE IN so people can actually SEE what he's doing and once you MOVE IN, we might also be able to HEAR what the hell he's saying!!!!!

[mrihatejews45]

fuck all those bad comments nice vid @chickenfauker if u had a bic lots of things could go wrong like running out of butane and also read the fucking info thing

[ArizonaAdventures]

Well said!

[4256573]

You need to remove this video and re-dub the audio.

[00011theman]

just bring a lighter when camping :/ ya i have steel wool and a flash light mail ordered timber but no ligher come on!

[ArtistsForEarth]

You can actually start a fire just using the mag light and the knife. You don't need the other items.

[chickenfauker]

You survival guys kill me. You remembered to pack sword, maglight, spool of wire, multi tool, steel wool, flint, tinder wood that you mail ordered, but didn't have room for a couple bic fucking lighters.

[ArizonaAdventures]

You should try reading the info on the video before becoming such a douchebag. You might understand that this is just a method to learn. I guess your name says it all though...

Try getting away from your sticky keyboard for a while and get some fresh air :)

[WermGut]

@chickenfauker Lighters can fail, like you just did.

[jjk1997]

@chickenfauker its called survival,ever heard of it? if you get lost out in the woods chances are you would either use them all or be unable to use them due to wet weather and normally if you would go hiking i wouldn't take matches only if i was camping....so do a bit of research before you start posting shit on here

[projenna]

@jjk1997 bic lighters don't work when wet?

[bananaboy378]

in a place that warm, if the battery has run out then you use the film (glassy bit at end where light comes out) to make suns rays light fire for you

[booger808]

I usually carry a magnesium block w/flint.....and a lighter.

[soggieshorts1]

you can do this with any battery so i would say yes it may not be the same process but the idea here is to shot out the batery with the steel wool and it catches fire a nine volt works very well

[warriorofsteel01]

@soggieshorts1 I also agree..the 9volt battery and steelwool method i have used for starting fires ALOT! It can be a little frustrating to get it to catch but once you do it gets HOT

[GenericUth]

Uh, that's just the ol' battery and steel wool trick. Next time I go backpacking, I'll make sure to bring some steel wool and a mini mag instead of a blast match starter....I even like the stolen Survivor Man tune at the end...."No, I'm not being sarcastic..."

[ArizonaAdventures]

Now you're talking :D

[GenericUth]

Even though many people are leaving negative mocking replies, you still reply with a positive attitude...I commend you for that. Perhaps you could alleviate some of the annoying negativity by explaining in your comments section that this is only ONE way to start a fire and not the best way. Even suggesting other methods will likely help. I apologize for my sarcastic attitude before.

[ArizonaAdventures]

I appreciate the comment. When in the middle of nowhere it's a good idea to know more than one way of doing something, sometimes it's a good idea to know how to use items you might have at the time. Thanks again and I'll add something to the video info section. Enjoy the weekend.

[MrPez5]

you could put that cam even further.... sound is little bit weak...

anyway, good technique, but we dont carry every day steel wool with us. show some video with branches , you know, wood techniques.

[Dmajorproductions]

i dont use mini mags, i use surefire LEDs, can i still do this?

[ArizonaAdventures]

You have to see if you can remove an LED and if there are 2 holes for the wires.

My first thought would be to say no, however I have not tried it with any LED lights. Try it and let us know.

Take care!

[ShootBlueHelmets]

You could just take out the battery and put the two wires on the poles. You may want to use a glove if holding with your fingers. Otherwise, just carry a spare 9volt battery with you for this purpose. You could take a snap on 9v plug and wires from an old radio, or buy one at rat shack.

There is a nice LED light that snaps right on the end of 9v batteries that is near indestructable and lasts a long time. Look up 9 volt light.

[totasantiyana]

Good demostration 5/5. You're saying two pieces of wire? this is the only moment that i don't understand you, 'cause my english is to poor. Thanks :)

[ArizonaAdventures]

Yes, two pieces of wire, because there will be two small holes from where the bulb fit in. When you remove the bulb, you place the wires in those holes thus transferring the power from the batteries to the steel wool through the wires instead of to a bulb.

Have fun!

[BeatleMan14]

Thank you very much, i'm the same guy of the account totasantiyana, but this is my account.

[phonepride]

I did this just to try it out and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the easy to follow directions.

[vishal19800]

or u could just rub a battery to the steel wool, and skip the complicated wiring process

[ArizonaAdventures]

Sure, if you have with you a 9V battery you can rub it on the steel wool. But honestly the process it not complicated at all, and since you should have a mini mag with you in your hiking bag in case you might need it, then your not packing your bag with things you don't need to carry. But yes, your idea is possible. Thanks for the comment, take care!

[JaminTH]

i could bearly hear you

[ArizonaAdventures]

Good thing you have video to show you :) lol

Thanks for the comment. It's really quite simple.

[omfgahippy]

hey i live in az

[ArizonaAdventures]

Yeah, I think I've seen you driving on the I10 before.

[1zacster]

you should get a wingscreen on the micraphone or get sine fiam sheets and tape it around the mic

[ArizonaAdventures]

Yeah your right. This was my first video a long time ago, so I have learned some since :) Thanks for the comment though!

[motormaker]

I have used this method ,and it does work. But it seems to me if you have the presence of mind to pack steel wool you could just pack a match.

[ArizonaAdventures]

That is true. I do carry them with me on our adventures, however they tend to blow out from the wind faster than a large piece of steel wool, which also comes in handy for many other things while we're out. Thanks for the comment.

[1234567890zrz]

cool, but you could just use a 9 volt battery, just by touching it, very simple, all you need is steel wool and a 9 volt battery.

absolutely nothing else.

[thelowmax]

Great info but why did you cut away just as you were touching the steel wool to the wires? It seemed like camera trickery (though I know it was real) and omitted some really important viewing.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Thanks. Yeah I know what you mean, but you can see the flame starting out if you look close. This was the first video I made and I think it had something to do with adding that transition, it made the frame switch before I thought it would. I should make another one I guess, I just figured that if anyone tried it they would know for fact.

[ssvfd]

is the smoke toxic

[ArizonaAdventures]

I would assume any smoke would have to be toxic to your health. But if your choices are to breathe in a little smoke to start a fire and survive the night or possibly die, I'd go with lighting the fire :)

[fuckuewetube]

Survivorman had this on one of his episodes last year. I've tried it as well and it works great.

[sk8ersynistersean]

I saw that one

[GBlues1]

Good video man, I would have never thought of doing that, with a flashlight. Good to know.

[Magnageek]

Neat idea. Thanks!

[justthatcrazy]

wouldnt that work as a tazer?

[ArizonaAdventures]

No, the wires just heat up so it would be more like a branding type thing I guess...

[survivalexpert93]

does the flashlight still work after you are done

[ArizonaAdventures]

Yes it will. That is the beauty of it.

[joshuab1815]

Mo volume pleaze!

[dasgemuse]

what you do is break the bulb and put tinder around it, when you turn it on you hear a pop and an ember will appear followed by a flame.

[ArizonaAdventures]

But by doing it the way the video shows, you can still use your flashlight after you start your fire.

[dasgemuse]

yeah,but where did you get the steel wool? i'm talking about a real UNPREPARED survival situation. improvisation with the minimum. in a perfect world we could all have steel wool,but why waste your wool when you could use matches? see what i'm saying? who the hell brings steel wool with them unless they are prepared for survival? and since most people are caught offgaurd a flashlight might be all they have.if you are prepared for a survival situation i don't consider it survival.

[ArizonaAdventures]

You should always be prepared for survival. Why would you ever venture out into the desert or any other terrain for that matter without being prepared? If I was to to break my only flashlight that I had to start a fire, what sense would that make when I needed my flashlight or another fire the next night? Steel wool can be bought at any hardware store or super market, it's not that hard to find and takes up almost no space at all.

[THESPOCK]

I think what he's saying is that if you're preparing yourself for the unprepared then pack extra lighters and waterproof matches. I do like that this looks like it worked well in windy conditions but even that can be eliminated with some shelter.

[lordaleksandre]

Your fire making video sucks ass! Who are you to complain?

[PhoenixLander]

ah, but if your not prepared it could definately be a lot less like survival... although, i must say, you might as well bring a butane lighter, its gonna last at least as long as the torch batteries

[dragoprince89]

a more faster way is to just get the battery from the flash light and rub it on the steel wool

[oLookaChickenPromo]

get a battery, some .0004 steel wool, rub them together and blow.

[sotto2]

Thanks for the video. However, I will never ever ever lay my knife down out in the wild. If it's not in my hand, it's in its sheath (in the case of my sheathknife) or in my pocket.

[twalax27]

dude, chill.

for one thing its a fixed blade, so there wouldnt be any moving parts for dirt to clog,

and for another thing, hes shooting a video :P

[dreamthinker79]

the title should be "how to light a fire with a battery, and steel wool"

there is no set minimum voltage needed to light steel wool, it all depends on the thickness of the wool fibers, and the amps of the batteries, as well as the volts...ohms law comes to mind A=V/R

[truthspeaker969]

"the title should be "how to light a fire with a battery, and steel wool" "

but does that sound like some really tough survivalist style ...?

[greattvads]

If you look close to when the camera switches scenes you can see the flame light up. At first I didn't see it but it's there for sure now that I watched it a few time. Could of waited a little longer for the edit, but overall good job.

[BenHutchinson1]

Notice how he cuts the camera just when he supposedly lights the steel wool with the Maglite batteries. He cut out the fact that this doesn't actually. The batteries in a Maglite only make a total of 3 volts. The least voltage needed to do this is 9 volts. This is done and is show with a 9volt battery in another Youtube video. Want to know how he actually lit the steel wool in this video though. He just used a match.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Yes it does work my friend and I challenge you to try it for yourself :) I'll accept your apologies later ;)

[BenHutchinson1]

WTF is posting not working?

[DeliriumSC]

You sir, made my morning just that much better. Haha ;)

[BenHutchinson1]

Does posting work?

[BenHutchinson1]

Doesn't commenting work? I made a post and 20 times it hasn't gone in. The only difference between mine and others is that mine was criticising the truthfulness of this video.

[ArizonaAdventures]

No, posting works just fine, as a matter of fact if you look at the top after you have made a post it will clearly tell you that it has to be approved first. Just clam down a bit and I'm sure things will work for you...like this fire technique ;)

[BenHutchinson1]

Notice how he cuts the camera just when he supposedly lights the steel wool with the Maglite batteries. He cut out the fact that this doesn't actually. The batteries in a Maglite only make a total of 3 volts. The least voltage needed to do this is 9 volts. This is done and is show with a 9volt battery in another Youtube video. Want to know how he actually lit the steel wool in this video though. He just used a match.

[lordaleksandre]

Your anime firestarting video was much worse than his...

[TheYouuTubeRipper]

Don't get me wrong. Anything that can help save lives is worth knowing but I find it hard to believe you'd ever find yourself in a situation where you'd need to use this method. Not when there are far easier, more practical ways these days.

The more bits you need (bits of wire, steel wool etc.) the less chance of doing it.

Take several large Bic lighters, put them in waterproof containers and keep them in different bags so you don't lose the lot if the bag is lost, waterlogged etc.

[ArizonaAdventures]

It very easy really. You should always carry a mini mag light with you for any hike, and the amount of space some thin gauge wire and steel wool will take up are hardly anything to worry about. You idea is not a bad one, however lighter fluid in lighters will be gone faster than you think when your out here in the Arizona desert heat of 113+, but at least your thinking.

[flower150]

Sitting out in the sun like that I would have thought the best thing to use would be a lens. It doesn't expend itself and it doesn't wear out

[ArizonaAdventures]

There are many ways, that is for sure. This technique will work for you in the day and at night.

[pr0n3]

You can also do this with a 9 volt and steel wool as well.

[PatentedCrazyMadness]

I understand that steel wool is fairly easy to carry, and isn't an uncommon item in some form while hiking.

But short of a cool trick i find it to reliant on what you bring in.

I'm curious to know if you have ever started a fire with whats directly available? eg two sticks and a shoelace. It takes longer but is possibly more valuable? curiosity is piqued I'm more bush(Australia). So haven't had much experience with the desert.

[ps3rocks770]

sry dude but so much people cary batteries anbd steel wool cant u just use friction? and the wool is small an easey to cary lighter and matches smaller together lol sry to get on case but that makes no sense

[ArizonaAdventures]

This is made only to help you add another survival tool to your knowledge base. The first person who thinks they know everything and doesn't need to continue learning and picking up new ideas usually is the person who doesn't come back from a survival situation. Thanks for you comment!

[pr0n3]

Agreed. Good video, thanks for the tip.

[leefoll]

Why would you have steel wool in the woods?

Why would you have small gage wire in the woods? Why not just ask the jogger for a match?

[ArizonaAdventures]

Where we go camping and hiking there are no joggers ;)

[frank0067]

i didnt seeeeee ittt...ya edit it Ouuuuuttttt :(Mmm

[ArizonaAdventures]

Look close, you'll see the flame start up.

[sean10222]

Can't hear it.

[chrissept21]

you dont need the wires all you need to do is take the batterys out and conect - to + and tuch the wool to both ends.

[BDDFOUR]

The audio level is too low. Can't understand you.

[q1qeu]

never touch the bulb of a maglite, it will shorten its lifespan dramatically. always use gloves. but really, in a survival situation, do you think you'll carry steel wool? lol. learn to use wood, broken glass, flintstones. forget this pseeudo professional tricks. if i can carry batteries and steelwood, i could also carry a lighter.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Thanks for the comment, however steel wool is small and easy to carry anywhere on your person just like the little wire leads. You should always carry a flashlight, I prefer mini mag, so it all comes together if/when you need it to. When your in the desert and it's 115+ lighter fluid can vanish quite quickly, but that's not to say you shouldn't bring any lighters...just be prepared before you go out on any type of hike/adventure. Thanks again!

[coachgreywolf]

Steel wool burns like crazy so be careful. This would be much better if you used a mic. It's really hard to hear with the wind blowing.

[ArizonaAdventures]

I should have used a mic I know, however it was made spur of the moment. At least you know that a fire can be easily made even with a lot of wind in the desert. Thanks!

[ME6800]

it's kinda like an exposed light bulb.

[ME6800]

are you guys saying you never took a battery and steel wool, and lit it on fire? i used to do this all the time, from what i remember, the electricity bouncing between the steel creates enough heat to ignite.

[drail80s]

lots of editing. How does steel wool burn??

[ArizonaAdventures]

No, not really that much editing at all.

Steel wool burns just like it shows in the video...how can I explain it any better? Try it and see, it's quit simple actually. Have fun and be safe. And from your other responses that I had to delete I might add that you should probably have some parent supervision when you try it :)

[coltrainjw]

Except you cut yer vid to a new scene just before it caught fire.

[rator123456789]

AND NOW WATCH THIS... and a cut... yo... this guy can make fire only with a ligher and a can of gas :)))

[Serenity3]

some closeup shots would be a lot more helpful

[quillbro]

Can you do this with a surfire 6p??? Im not understanding where the wires go... do they replace the bulb/lense assembly?

[ArizonaAdventures]

on the mini mag, when you unscrew the top off, you can pull the small bulb out. The two holes that the bulb went into are the holes for your wire.

[jkgamemaster1]

ya! i always bring steel wool to camping just for fun!

[Juandecarloz]

All wonderful thoughts but is there a survival kit and all the different items in your vehicle right now? Water, blanket, food, fire starters, weapons, snares, etc? There in mine and all vehicles are 4X4 and there is a stored trailer filled and stashed with everything for long term. Got food tress and seed? Food stored?

[ArizonaAdventures]

Most of them yes. Thanks!

[Juandecarloz]

Lots of ways to start a fire or get a spark. Vaseline on cotton balls are something I carry with starter as they are lite and burn hot. Store in a zip lock baggy.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Great idea. Hand sanitizer on cotton balls works well also.

[blairdfire]

Neat little trick but matches can be carried as easy as the mag-lite.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Why didn't I think of that?

[blairdfire]

A magnifying glass works well too on sunny days with identical components you used to start fire. The steel wool wouldn't be regarded as a "standard" item brought for survival as would be the mag-lite. There's another "trick" on youtube presently where the guy uses just the flashlight alone to start his fire eliminating your other components that would have to be brought in.

[ArmyRanger10]

You should just carry a magnesium fire starter. Its small light weight easy to use. A good backup incause you run out of batteries on your light. Thats pretty cool though, I got to try that some time.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Great idea!

I always carry a little magnesium stick with me. One side you scrape and the other is the striker. I've found that with these it's a good idea to have a small supply of petroleum jelly for the shavings to stick to, otherwise the wind can blow them all over the place. In addition to helping catch the shavings the petroleum jelly with light up easy because it's petroleum based.

Thanks for the comment! I'll try and make a video with the mag stick sometime as well.

[indianajoe219]

You know, matches would be so much easier to carry

[ArizonaAdventures]

You should always have a mini flashlight with you anyway while hiking and or camping etc., why not have this as an option in addition to your matches. At least your thinking though, good job ;)

[shadowking13]

urhm... why dont you have a lighter instead of a flash light you have to take apart?

[ArizonaAdventures]

In the desert heat lighters will not last very long, the fluid dries up pretty fast. A flashlight is something you should always have with you and as you can see it has many uses.

[shadowking13]

.. alright, that makes sense. does that work with a normal maglight or any flash light?

[ArizonaAdventures]

As far as I know you need the mini mag lite or something like it. But you might want to try other flashlights.

[takuhe156]

using matches is easier. lots of stores sell matches. all you have to do is take on out of a box and then strike it on a rock and poof! a fire.

[ArizonaAdventures]

Sometimes they are easier, yes. However, what if it's windy and your matches will not stay lit or if it's raining and your matches get wet? I never meant for this technique to be your only means of starting fire, only an addition to what you already know how to do.

[BurntRevenge]

where can you buy steel wool

[ArizonaAdventures]

Any super market or hardware store will have it. Try Wal-Mart or Ace hardware.