tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post3177953092605024627..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Best lighter?FerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-47628936031931441742010-04-25T23:33:09.631-07:002010-04-25T23:33:09.631-07:00Fire can be used to boil water and prevent hypothe...Fire can be used to boil water and prevent hypotherma as well as light and phycological comfort. A Zippo or Bic is fine if your life might not be in the balance. For a 'sure' fire, that is, a guarrenteed fire, a must have fire, use a Strike Force or other flint and steel device with trioxane, Wet Fire cubes, cotton balls diped in vasoline or even dryer lint comprised of cotton. If damp or wet wood is the only available, split the wood with a hachet or 5 to 7" knife using a baton, a stick of wood 2 to 3" in diameter. With the dry wood exposed, shave off splinters or fine shavings to be used a tinder.<br /><br />There many examples or 'How To' start a fire videos available. Practice these and other techniques to own the skill. Flint and steel will never run out of feul or easily break. A Strike Force flint and steel is the easiest to use and provides the most sparks and may last upwards of 16,000 strikes. It can be found for less than $25. The price of cotton balls dripped in vasoline is negligable and Wet Fire cubes, although expensive, fit inside the Strike Force. Other methods of starting fire should also be in your skill kit, but this is the easiest 'Sure' fire technique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-69500342452641979412010-04-20T18:53:14.679-07:002010-04-20T18:53:14.679-07:00But the 4 leaf clover Zippo gives Ferfal good luck...But the 4 leaf clover Zippo gives Ferfal good luck! I don't think the Imco has as much good luck factor, does it? So it's Zippo all the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-85683287146891848172010-04-20T10:54:55.493-07:002010-04-20T10:54:55.493-07:00I always thought of a regular sized Bic lighter as...I always thought of a regular sized Bic lighter as the GLOCK of lighters and the Zippo the 1911 of lighters.<br /><br />Wish I would've known about that warranty deal before i threw out that bucket of old Zippos.<br /><br />A couple of these other comments, well, they made me laugh:) I can relate I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-74915711897955734662010-04-20T06:38:08.424-07:002010-04-20T06:38:08.424-07:00My strategy is to buy abotu 20 bic lighters and ju...My strategy is to buy abotu 20 bic lighters and just stash them all over the place.....they come out of my ears.....<br /><br />I do this because I am too lazy to maintain a zippo, or some other such thing.....I know this, so I plan accordingly.<br /><br />-JunkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-76589571364525498082010-04-20T06:26:15.076-07:002010-04-20T06:26:15.076-07:00Sportman's Guide has a pair of them for $13.00...Sportman's Guide has a pair of them for $13.00: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=80062Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-52566263938794762002010-04-20T05:32:38.687-07:002010-04-20T05:32:38.687-07:00Not really a lighter, but the Chinese 'Permane...Not really a lighter, but the Chinese 'Permanent Match' unit I tested held lighter fluid for over a year. This was not daily lighting though - I tested every two weeks for at least 6 months, then forgot about the experiment until I found it again - lit right up.<br /><br />So I don't know how long it actually will light, but I know it will not dry up by itself for quite a while. Good backup for a kit you don't have access very often. Costs about $3 each, free shipping if found on the web - google permanent match, they are pretty common.<br /><br />JMO - YMMV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-69383554127142535262010-04-20T05:15:59.988-07:002010-04-20T05:15:59.988-07:00I didn't realize zippo had such an awesome cus...I didn't realize zippo had such an awesome customer service policy. That and the long history make them extremely desirable. The triplex lighters are very nice, too. For practical EDC the limited fuel life makes me want to look elsewhere.<br /><br />Google "peanut lighter" to see one that's sealed and will retain it's fuel indefinitely.<br /><br />Refillable butane lighters can be very useful. Some have a very hot pinpoint flame that could be used for soldering in a pinch.<br /><br />Good old disposable lighters shouldn't be overlooked. 3/$1 or better pricing means you can throw handfuls in your EDC/BOB and never worry.<br /><br />None of these choices are as cool as zippos, though.Bonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-40214906121915658432010-04-20T02:28:21.117-07:002010-04-20T02:28:21.117-07:00My IMCO hasn't held onto its fuel supply as we...My IMCO hasn't held onto its fuel supply as well as FerFAL's has, but it is a simple, elegant design that exceeds the Zippo in terms of speed and simplicity of use. <br /><br />My preference is for the IMCO. It's cheaper than the Zippo and equally reliable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-3473680708039621522010-04-19T22:10:46.249-07:002010-04-19T22:10:46.249-07:00Zippo went to war and that's good enough for m...Zippo went to war and that's good enough for me. I've carried one daily for sixty years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-12835760574173415262010-04-19T18:36:38.414-07:002010-04-19T18:36:38.414-07:00Forgot that they also sent a bunch of free wicks.Forgot that they also sent a bunch of free wicks.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305847317276007723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-50839218046303954102010-04-19T18:31:03.977-07:002010-04-19T18:31:03.977-07:00After reading about your love for your zippo last ...After reading about your love for your zippo last year, I went to their website to find one. There I saw that they are guaranteed for life. In my junk drawer I had an old one that was froze up. So I paid $5 postage and sent it on to zippo with no proof of purchase. They sent it back repaired/polished along with a complimentary second lighter without the case and a set of flints. In the letter they said to send it back if I ever have a problem. Zippos malfunctioning will always be repaired or replaced for free.<br />As long as the malfunction is from proper use. Zippo Wins!?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305847317276007723noreply@blogger.com