Amazing Wilderness Survival Candle - DIY Video

[trevor6744]

What can you use this for? Heating? and could you use it for cooking?

[EconoChallenge]

@trevor6744 We use it when we can't have a campfire. Our camp site is just a spot in the woods where we stop for the night. No fire pit and nobody has the energy to cut wood, then this is perfect. Give you a few hours to sit, chat about the day and relax before hitting the hammock. It gives off great light and yes you can us it to boil water. You certainly would not cook a hot dog directly over the flame. It produces a lot of soot.

[RJBURG]

i going to make one smaller out of a cat food can plus use fat wood match size put some in between the cardboard a little soot ok by me just do the soap thing it helps

[NorthSurvival]

Spruce resin works great too, and it is ready to use in the forest.

[EconoChallenge]

@NorthSurvival Spruce resin survival (buddy burner) candle. That would be something to try.

[NorthSurvival]

@EconoChallenge

Yes, you can use it to bouth make glue and fire, check out my channel on does two vids, were i make glue and fire.

Great videos you got, by the way.

[hitachi088]

one simple step, HAHAHA! you guys are funny.

[EconoChallenge]

@hitachi088 Thanks. RandyHood will be happy to see this!

[Eldwinn]

@EconoChallenge great job on the 4:20 challange =d

[EconoChallenge]

The candle in the video will last almost two hours. It depends on the quality and type of wax and how much you put in the can. 

[onetavi]

@EconoChallenge buna ziua. buna informatia.esti roman?

[EconoChallenge]

@onetavi Sa făcut o idee veche, nouă din nou.

[vaidotas86]

how long does it burn?

[therealtabby]

@EconoChallenge - well, the experimentation is complete. My son and I had a great time building these little burners. Since I'm not sure HOW to upload photos or video in a response to someone else's post, it would be great if you could provide a little advice on how to do so. My son and I made rather a GRAND experiment out of this, and I'd love to share the findings. Soot and all!

[therealtabby]

I see that the recycled wax used are old household candles - which are generally (not always) paraffin wax (petroleum based). Has anyone tried this with 100% beeswax? Does plain beeswax work just as well?

[EconoChallenge]

@therealtabby Beeswax and soy wax are advertised to produce less toxic smoke and less soot as compared to paraffin. We did try soy wax and noticed little difference in the amount of soot accumulating on our test pot. Both are more expensive than paraffin so we opted not to try it with beeswax. Beeswax is almost 4 times more expensive than paraffin.

[therealtabby]

@EconoChallenge MANY thanks for your input! I have a ridiculous amount of pure (organic as it can be) beeswax at my disposal and that's why I was asking. :) I will try it out and let you know. Also, my son and I are experimenting with using the wee-little tuna tins (you know the flavored stuff in the pull top tins) as a light, stack-able alternative to a standard salmon or tuna tin. I will keep you posted. :)

[EconoChallenge]

@therealtabby Awsome! We will watch for it.

[EconoChallenge]

@therealtabby That is great news.  Let us all know if bees wax produces less soot.

[TweakTones]

why the fuck am i watching this???

[EconoChallenge]

@TweakTones It happens. You watch one video then it gets linked to another video and you keep going until you ask yourself your question. Cool that you made it this far before you stopped. LOL!

[richard2mitchell]

@EconoChallenge One prob.Didn't say how long it last.

[oReaperHD]

medium heat? fuck that. full heat bitches :D

[archoniced]

wow amazing i like it.... also it skicks me the idea to use it as a part of a hobo stove, have you try it?

[jazzierocks1999]

is it re-usable?

[EconoChallenge]

@jazzierocks1999 Yes it is. We use a metal can lid as a snuffer. Sometimes when we are real exhausted and hit the sac early we snuff it out and use it again the next night. It will fit a sandwich sized zip bag. Carry one to bring the empty can home for a refill.

[jazzierocks1999]

@EconoChallenge Cool!

[tigranvartanovitch]

They're pretty good. I've also heard it called a "buddy burner."

[EconoChallenge]

@tigranvartanovitch Its a buddy burner if you are a boy scout.

[ShoeManShoe68]

Very cool! I will be making one.

Thanks for video!

[EconoChallenge]

@ShoeManShoe68 Use a can lid to snuff it out. The method in the video will melt new designs in the bottom of your boot.

[Theturtleburtle5]

can you use paraffin wax?

[EconoChallenge]

@Theturtleburtle5 Yes you can and it works great!

[KingBlooh]

How long does it burn for?.. I think I'll try it, I go camping alot :D

[EconoChallenge]

@KingBlooh It depends on the amount of wax you use. We have had candles burn for more than an hour.

[goldenscales]

This video inspired me to make several of these, using candle wax from tealight candles. Thanks, guys.

[EconoChallenge]

@goldenscales Awesome. So here is a tip we have developed since this video was posted. Stick a cotton ball in the middle and let the wax partially soak the cotton ball. It make the candle infinitely easier to light. Even with a fire steel.

[MrAsundstrom]

also works great if you put it under an old coffee can with holes in the top for ventilation.... quick and effective stove!

[SteelP4el]

Сколько часов будет гореть?

Time?

[EconoChallenge]

@SteelP4el One hour to one and a half hours approximately. It depends on the quality of the wax.

[EconoChallenge]

@SteelP4el Один час на один и полтора часа приблизительно. Это зависит от качества воска.

[FAQUAD2010]

Are you based out of Ontario? One of your videos looked like it was shot in Haliburton Highlands

[EconoChallenge]

@FAQUAD2010 We are based in Ontario. You have a very good eye. The Haliburton Highlands are very similar to the North Frontenac Parklands. An area we have shot many videos. If you like the backwoods you will really enjoy the North Frontenac Parklands!

[renigadegi]

this movie was cheesy the rest were better

[EconoChallenge]

@renigadegi Thank you. We try to improve with every video.

[madjimms]

Wow, this looks like a really good survival tool!

Thanks for sharing :-)

[DustinHarms]

That's very cool. I'll have to make a few of these. Never would have thought of it, thanks!

[EconoChallenge]

@DustinHarms To make is MUCH easier to light, place a cotton ball in the middle after you have poured your wax but before it hardens. This will give you an easy start button! Enjoy.

[CdnLifeguard71]

Very nice and easily made guys. Thanks

Nate

[EconoChallenge]

@CdnLifeguard71 Randy tried cooking on one last winter. He had some issues. I think we have those issues resolved. We should be posting an update soon. One thing we fixed was how difficult these can be to light. The answer came to us last winter with the Amazing cotton ball video posted by Bushcraftbartons. After you finish filling the can with wax, stick a cotton ball in the middle. You will be able to light this candle with a fire steel!

[M3ta1XH3ad]

screw Canada aye?

[EconoChallenge]

@M3ta1XH3ad Its eh!

[tommyparalegal]

Awesome, interesting idea!

@dropcitykru - I can't tell you how many candles I've had that stop burning when they get down to anywhere from 10-30% left. It happens all the time. In fact, I have a brother who routinely saves the wax from those old candles, and adds them all - all colors, scents, etc, and makes one BIG candle from them all.

Great idea! Am going to try the next time I head out! Thanks!

[dropcitykru]

hello econochallenge I like the look of your candle but i was wondering about recycled candles. candles burn down and out so you dont have much if any wax left. if you melt down candles to make you candle does your candle last longer than the 3 or so candles you need to melt down to make it ? how long does it last. lets say i make one out of 3 candles will it last longer than the 3 candles individually ? looks like a good idea : ) im not sure about using old candles as they burn down to nothing

[EconoChallenge]

@dropcitykru The survival candle will last about an hour. It depends on the quality of wax and how much you put into your can. Some have burned for almost two hours. These burn wax faster than when in candle form. You have increase the wick surface dramatically by using cardboard. One large pillar candle will make two to three survival candles.

[dropcitykru]

@EconoChallenge Thank you sir it looks good im going to try it out while fishing this weekend : )

[MrDaleaaaa]

sets a fire on a pile of pine neadles .its idiots lke this that accidently set the woods on fire .this guy should do the woods a favor and stay out

[EconoChallenge]

@MrDaleaaaa It is a demonstration with two of us watching it from only a few feet away. It was also closely monitored by a video camera. Not much chance of the guy in this video setting the forest on fire. But if you are concerned about others who might not be attending their fire as closely as this ... well then we agree.

[bcbudful]

@EconoChallenge

I think he should have just used other words, instead of kinda using aggressive words.

If he would have said, guys pls advice others to keep the place where you set up the fire should be clean of any materials that could be a risk of spreading a fire.

It is always the tone that makes the music.

So pls let people know that the area around the fire should be fire proof ground and that sparks have no chance to ignite a forest fire.

[lauderdaleflorida]

thanks for sharing it, very good bushcraft skills.

[chaoticgaara]

3:55 hmm i smell burnt rubber :P anyone else?

[EconoChallenge]

@chaoticgaara More often than not we light and then let it burn out. You would only do this if you wanted to put it out before all the wax is gone. And yes the can will burn a nice ring in the bottom of your boot. If we have to put one out we use a can lid now.

[mantecalive]

@EconoChallenge good thinking. I would imagine if the boot is very rugged it wouldn't seal and with air getting in would set your foot on fire. At the very least, the footwear is a semi-critical survival item and stepping on the fire risking a severe burn and loss of shoe in the wilderness.

[ParkWayDrive011111]

how would this work on tart waxes?

[EconoChallenge]

@ParkWayDrive011111 Tart makers usually use beeswax or soy wax. You will have a cleaner burning candle than if you use paraffin wax.

[freeuser6]

cool idea. Fire safety is important, clear the rock of all dead material and don't burn it with so many dead branches. If that can fell while lit you who be in big heap problems.

[EconoChallenge]

@freeuser6 very good eye! When the can it lit and the wax is melted you must be very careful. In addition to your suggestions, make sure you don't light it in a place that someone might accidentally kick it over. That has happened to us.

[sneakyfellow]

@freeuser6 indeed indeed sound words of wisdom... thank you for that little tidbit of knowledge professor fuck.

[001grady]

dude mine burned for four hours with crayon wax and i used eleven smaller wicks instead

oh is there any way u could perhaps make this into a torch because

i hate to buy bateries for flash light

[EconoChallenge]

@001grady Buy batteries for your flash light. Moving through the woods with a lit torch would be taking an unnecessary risk in our forest.

[001grady]

hey,can u use crayon wax perhaps or even that wax that women use on there hands to make them soft reply quickly

[EconoChallenge]

@001grady We have not tried crayon wax. I am sure it will work but perhaps with a shorter burn time? I would not try hand cream. Wax is a solid at room temperature. You do not want anything melting in your pack!

[MrQuackism]

Man this is a great item to make! Thanks for sharing. Anyway you mention this is resusable? What do you mean by that? After the thing had burn finished, what do i need to do to start the fire again? Pour wax into it?

[EconoChallenge]

@MrQuackism Thanks for watching and commenting. Great question. When we say reusable we are hoping that users will bring the empty container back home. A quick wipe of the ashes in the bottom and you are ready to fill the can again and again and again. Not out in the wilderness but when you get back home. I know i will be disappointed the first time I find one of these burned out cans at my next wilderness campsite but we try!

[danocarvalho]

Great video and excellent idea. Old crayons worked well too. Perfect for warming up your hands while ice fishing. I lined the can with cardboard, popped it out and left the empty can at home. That way there was nothing to leave behind or carry home.

[EconoChallenge]

@danocarvalho After about a half hour into the burn time the entire can of wax turns to liquid. What happens to yours? Does it stay solid or does it pancake out as it burns?

[zurudu]

fantastick just wat i was looking for peace

[EconoChallenge]

@zurudu Peace brother!

[GuyTatt]

Loving it... will make some 4 sure

[EconoChallenge]

@GuyTatt Let us know how it works for you.

[MountainManWiggie]

you can cook with it... Ive made plenty of these over the years, and cooked plenty of cans of Beeny Weenies. "beans, and hotdog in a can" Well.. I guess its not really COOKING.. More or less just heating it up, but it works great. 

[EconoChallenge]

@MountainManWiggie I think we agree. It is the idea of cooking on the open flame that I would want to discourage. Say if you took your hot dog and toasted over the candle flame. That sort of cooking.

[KingmanOldDude]

Very Cool...It's like a little campfire in a can! Definately going to try this one...

[EconoChallenge]

@KingmanOldDude No campfire pit?  No problem.

[mp5man]

great for backpacking to do a little cooking

[EconoChallenge]

@mp5man It will work for boiling water only. It is not recommended for open flame cooking. We use it when we have stopped in a place with no campfire pit.

[yourroaddog]

very cool ..subscribed!

[EconoChallenge]

@yourroaddog Thank you!

[TheBluepaint]

how long will it burn for?

[EconoChallenge]

@TheBluepaint If you fill the can about 3/4 full, it will burn about 2 hours. Great question!

[sonofhendrix]

Good video

[EconoChallenge]

@sonofhendrix Thank you.

[Ahernito]

awesome video, really informative and easy to follow!

[EconoChallenge]

@Ahernito Thank you. Comments like this keep us going!

[bearpatch1]

just a solid video and demo, 5/5* on info,

thanks,---JC

[thewalterodim]

why not use a tin with a cover?

[EconoChallenge]

@thewalterodim Absolutely no reason. We just never thought of it. It will save your boot bottom from melting. We are always trying to save weight and perhaps that is why we do not carry a lid for it. Great question.

[goldenscales]

That's so cool! I'm definitely going to make one now.

But, by putting them out with your shoes, you become a tracker's dream. (Burned circles on the bottom of your shoes or boots!)

[EconoChallenge]

@goldenscales If we had outtakes you

would see him try three different times to

put it out. So three circles to make him

easier to track. Thanks for the smile.

[ELIJA40]

Thanks, this is cool; or should I say hot !

[EconoChallenge]

and bright! Don't forget bright. ;-)

[wtfover234567891]

Cool, we used to do this in the military, but I had forgotten about it! Thanks for reminding me!

[EconoChallenge]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

[danratsnapnames]

nice, i used cotton based foam and soaked up wax into it, no container needed that way. and you can cut them with any saw to the size you want. or even into sticks.

[EconoChallenge]

We checked around for "cotton based foam" but can not find a reference. Sounds like a good idea but we need a bit more to go on.

[danratsnapnames]

cotton based is usualy made for furnature. when you burn it, it turns to ash, and does not melt. i'll see about posting a video tonight about it. i'll reply here with a reference for you.

[danratsnapnames]

here you are watch here --> watch?v=f5egZo62TwY

[danratsnapnames]

watch?v=f5egZo62TwY prolly not really cotton based for sure. but burns like cotton, doesn't melt when you attempt to burn it.. soak in wax, you have a burnable substance.

[crawfish069]

Good idea. My mom had these in the 1950s while camping. They've been around a while. But they put a lot of soot on your pots.

[EconoChallenge]

Yes. Excellent point. They do put out a lot of black soot.

[Caveman0713]

I personally use a metal tin with a lid on mine. And whats the deal with everyone on youtube using metric? Anyone with the intelligence to get a degree uses a standard when giving instructions. It makes it much easier to explain to even the lesser educated. One other thing is most anyone that I know refers to the insulated gloves as you put it as OVEN MITTS.I like your principle, though your directions could use a little tweeking, I hope to see more vids from you. Thanks

4/5

[EconoChallenge]

The "Insight" feature tells us that viewers are watching from many different countries around the world. Metric seemed like a good choice for this video. However most of our view do come from viewers like yourself in the USA. Perhaps we need to give that fact more consideration. We like the message on your channel and are impressed we have caught your attention. Please keep the comments coming.

[GTVAlfaMan]

@Caveman0713

Maybe you just aren't worldly enough to realize that the presenter in the video is Canadian?

[Caveman0713]

@GTVAlfaMan and where he comes from matters why??? ANSWER: IT DOESN'T!!! Regardless of where your are from, EVERYONE (at least everyone who isn't retarded or an engineer) uses standard measurements when giving instructions. And to speak of "worldly", I am extremely cultured in the ways of the world and because of my travels and experiences I have learned that morons like you are far more common than intelligent individuals. So put your helmet back on, quit eating crayons and have special day.

[EconoChallenge]

@Caveman0713 Hopefully you will have noticed that your comment did have an impact on our videos. When we produced and shot our gas price video, we made sure that both metric an imperial measurements were presented. Thank you again for your comments.

[1lupus]

@Caveman0713 I'm glad that you feel you are a cultured and intelligent caveman. However, your use of grammar and the lack of critical thought you put into your posts,hints that you are a dumb, opinionated person who should not be allowed to own a keyboard.

[Caveman0713]

@1lupus I implore you to please demonstrate where and how you've seen anything in my posts (grammar usage, or lack of critical thought) anywhere that would lead you to believe that I'm what you would consider dumb. I will admit to the comment of being opinionated because I know that to be true, however I am far from being dumb. I don't just feel that I am cultured and intelligent, that would imply that it were simply an opinion when it is a fact. Caveman is simply my SN not my level of status.

[BushcraftOnFire]

Nice job Randy..

We call these "Buddy Burners" and they work great! Well done video Bro!

[EconoChallenge]

Thank you for your kind words.

[TerraFirma369]

Yup, it's a good one! This is a true "oldie" but "goodie" for hiking/camping. Thanks for the tutorial! Peace.

[EconoChallenge]

Thanks for the comment. We had a chance to see your channel and have some new videos to watch. Cool.

[MrBillTroop73]

Yes, the old Boy Scout "buddy burner"!!!

Good work!

[EconoChallenge]

Thank you. It is our subscribers like you that keep us busy shooting more video. Great comment.

[WorldStove]

that was too cool for words! 5/5

[EconoChallenge]

We love your videos and the WorldStove message. Thanks for watching

[Ggreenvideos]

Very cool idea guys that's something I'll have to try :o)

[EconoChallenge]

When you do ... let us know with a video. We want to see this burning in the Yukon! Thanks for the support.

[DemonicDemolition]

On the one you demonstrated, how long will it burn for?

[EconoChallenge]

3/4 Full will give you almost 2 hours of bright light.

[nestorrfortuna]

thanx for posting

[CallsThunder]

Super idea. Thanks for sharing.

[EconoChallenge]

Thanks to you and all our subscribers. Your feedback keeps us going.

[wickedstuff000]

thx man for repying on the coment its good to c that people can put the time in to reply to us, u ask people about things or say good things about them n they dont even put the cuple of sec to reply,thx again

[EconoChallenge]

We think the comments are the best part of the YouTube thing! You can't talk back to cable and get a reply. Glad you noticed.

[wickedstuff000]

great vid man it so mad how things so simle and cheap can work better then most fire lighters that u can buy GREAT VID 5* 5* 5*

[EconoChallenge]

Part of the challenge is to explore the wilderness inexpensively. "Econo"  If we can make it out of recycled material even better. Thanks for the rating it means a lot to us.

[zoolanderfred]

Another great idea! Looks like it throws a lot of light and heat. Gonna have to make one. Thanks!

[EconoChallenge]

It does give off lots of light. Be careful where you put it. You don't want to accidentally kick this fire!