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I'd disagree. If you know how to use one it's not that hard at all. I do agree, it looks nice on YouTube!Maybe a fire-starting method, depending on when/where you are. A Bic lighter is the easies to use under duress. A ferro rod is fun for youtube videos, but an utter PITA in real life.
Technically true, but not practically. I think it took me over 10 years to empty a Bic with moderate field use. This can be easily averted by replacing it every year or so whenever you go through and do maintenance to your gear.Just know that each time you use the lighter, you're getting closer to the last time you'll be able to use it.
I've also found it handy to wrap some duct tape over the top of the Bic to keep it dry, and then wrapping the body of the Bic as a carrying roll for more tape.Technically true, but not practically. I think it took me over 10 years to empty a Bic with moderate field use. This can be easily averted by replacing it every year or so whenever you go through and do maintenance to your gear.
I personally carry 3 forms of fire starting in my pack, but the reality is if it weren't for just using a ferro rod or stormproof matches just for the hell of it and practice, I'd never need anything but the Bic.
Ziploc bag works even better.I've also found it handy to wrap some duct tape over the top of the Bic to keep it dry, and then wrapping the body of the Bic as a carrying roll for more tape.
I always double bag it...Ziploc bag works even better.
Bics leak over time. Found that out personally. Good idea to replace every year as you suggest...Technically true, but not practically. I think it took me over 10 years to empty a Bic with moderate field use. This can be easily averted by replacing it every year or so whenever you go through and do maintenance to your gear.
I personally carry 3 forms of fire starting in my pack, but the reality is if it weren't for just using a ferro rod or stormproof matches just for the hell of it and practice, I'd never need anything but the Bic.