Survival from SurviveTheWild. US: Mini Survival Kit

I'll take a lighter if nothing else!

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[PACER2320]

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I always carry a bic lighter in my pocket.

And would be the easiest method. But I also carry a flint striker and matches. Only having one way to start a fire is NOT smart.

[survivethewild]

@PACER2320 I never only have one method. EDC, redundancy, '...one is none', etc

[Caveman0713]

survival kit, huh? so it makes fire, can keep you warm, and purify water. but in a last chance ditch situation or by some other fault. you'd be without a way to hold water. lets see you carry a daily ration of water in/with your BIC. aint happening. try cutting down a tree with it, or go hunting with it. I dont think thats what they meant when they say " ready, aim, FIRE" big difference.

[survivethewild]

I guess I sometimes have a cryptic way of making

my points.

I have a lot of primitive survival skills myself,

but people who just watch TV and think they can do it...

well, I worry for their safety.

Fire=Life, and to the 95% out their, a bic is what you need

for instant fire, not a hand-drill.

[jopa29]

you guys keep saying, "be smart be smart." how about a knife and a lighter. that seems pretty smart.

[survivethewild]

A valid point for sure :)

The context of what everyone is saying is, "if I only brought one thing"

[cyclist01222]

I know this is an old vid but love your fishing comments. Why does everybody think they're gonna go fishing when lost in the woods for a night - the most common survival situation on the planet. Leave the fish hooks at Home!!! PLEASE Help Me Spread The Message... NO FISH HOOKS! The life you save may be your own... learn to make a fish trap. Okay, I've done my part. Good luck! Bic Rules!

[00Avenger17]

4:56 THATS WHAT SHE SAID =P hehe

[carolinasurvival]

the shances that your lighter will crap out on you in that type of situation is exestent and conciveable when in my opinionthe fire steal is every ones best bet

[hunterkiller45]

you died of hyperthermia bud took to long with cold hands and wet no chance its good night nurse sorry.

[rulesofthree]

@survivethewild Gotta agree with SurviveTheWild! Tool Logic survival Card has a knife, firestarter, flashlight or compass/magnifying glass and a bunch of other goodies in a card that can fit in your wallet or small pocket!

[geetarbube]

"Worst Case Scenario" is EXACTLY why you NEED a flint instead of a lighter...use the space for something else...soak the tinderwick w/ Vaseline or carry chapstick...tada!!...waterproo­f!!

[KlavsKarkls]

Great job! But with all respect I can't agree based on my experience just couple of weeks ago.

While camping with my friends after heavy rain with moist air and wet hands I tried to light up a similar flint lighter. It didn't work.

So I assume that this works at hope but not out in the woods with wet cloths, moist air and wet hands or it could take much longer.

But thanks for this anyway, still great job!

[TruckinMike1965]

Note: Only Use BIC! Some cheapo lighters will lose gas and/or have a striking problems. --- Especially if your lighter is tucked away in a bug out bag or glove compartment for 8 years. Water proof matches and mag/steel strikers have an unlimited shelf life. Keep that in mind when packing your emergency supplies.