What's wrong with a cheap Bic lighter?

[hikerboy57]

whats with the childproof thing anyway. why not just keep lighters away from children in the first place? i really cant remember a kid picking up a bic and tryiing to light it.i say we petition the good people at bic to remove the protective pita and market it as "adults only"

[Tipi Walter]

whats with the childproof thing anyway. why not just keep lighters away from children in the first place? i really cant remember a kid picking up a bic and tryiing to light it.i say we petition the good people at bic to remove the protective pita and market it as "adults only"

If you're offended by the Bic, you should check out most movies on television---they are heavily edited, probably against directors' wishes, and are made safe for Everyone---and therefore suitable to no one except 4 year olds.

[hikerboy57]

If you're offended by the Bic, you should check out most movies on television---they are heavily edited, probably against directors' wishes, and are made safe for Everyone---and therefore suitable to no one except 4 year olds.

i think we should remove the tines from forks so kids cant poke their eyes out accidentally.
as i get older i seem to be having more trouble with the childproof stuff.
and heinz ketchup in a squeeze bottle? kids will never understand the whole anticipation thing.
the times they are a changin

[Mr Breeze]

He released a statement saying that he wanted to spend more time with his family, and dedicate more time to his business.

[Rasty]

He released a statement saying that he wanted to spend more time with his family, and dedicate more time to his business.

He's not a politician so it's believable!

[Mr Breeze]

I never carry a lighter. Used a knife and magnesium stick on my thru this year. Using your knife correctly with the magnesium stick, you will never have to worry about a dull knife edge. Using a fixed blade knife, you should be using the top of the blade. Not the cutting edge.

[quilteresq]

I can't aim the bic down at the alcohol stove without burning my finger. I find the fire steel a lot easier. Just me - no fine motor strength in my first finger, which is how I'd have to hold it to light a stove. Besides, the fire steel is cool.

[MuddyWaters]

I can't aim the bic down at the alcohol stove without burning my finger. I find the fire steel a lot easier. Just me - no fine motor strength in my first finger, which is how I'd have to hold it to light a stove. Besides, the fire steel is cool.

A long time ago I took to dipping a blade of grass, or small twig in my alcohol , then lighting it, and using it to light the stove.
Works much better. Also lets me put the windscreen in place, then light the stove too if its breezy.

[Odd Man Out]

While the fire steel is more macho than the Bic, both pale in comparison to lighting strike anywhere matches against your crotch or teeth. That's what real men do.

[quilteresq]

A long time ago I took to dipping a blade of grass, or small twig in my alcohol , then lighting it, and using it to light the stove.
Works much better. Also lets me put the windscreen in place, then light the stove too if its breezy.

Good to know, since the bic is my alternate fire source.

[rusty bumper]

I carry a mini Bic lighter and 6 waterproof matches as backup. The matches are in a tiny zip-lock in my ditty bag and I've never had to use them.

[moytoy]

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[vamelungeon]

magnesium sticks are a great way to dull your knife edge.

Mine has a striker attached to it.

[leaftye]

I can't aim the bic down at the alcohol stove without burning my finger. I find the fire steel a lot easier. Just me - no fine motor strength in my first finger, which is how I'd have to hold it to light a stove. Besides, the fire steel is cool.

I rarely carry an alcohol stove, or any stove at all, but I've been able to light it with the sparks from a lighter. I think I had removed the guard.

[atmilkman]

I rarely carry an alcohol stove, or any stove at all, but I've been able to light it with the sparks from a lighter. I think I had removed the guard.

The first thing to go on a bic is the guard. Perfect job for the needle nose pliers on the Leatherman.

[Pathfinder1]

Tipi Walter;
You remind me to say I always pry off the child proof thingie put on Bic lighters as it seriously interferes with my thumb flicking a flame. Can't stand that little piece of useless metal. I haven't used matches since 1978 as they tend to get wet, even the protected ones, they often won't light and they throw nice little sparks out onto firm Thermarests.


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Excellent tip regarding the Bics.

Also, the stormproof REI matches are the best ones to carry...info I got from people who know a lot more about them than I do.

[Pathfinder1]

daddytwosticks;
I don't use a "Bic" lighter, standard or mini. I use the cheap generic ones in the multi-pack found at the check-out at Wal-Mart. Am I still cool?




Hi...


Are you talking about the ones that have a see-through reservoir? Those kinds I've had fail after as little as six turns of the spark wheel.

[bubonicplay]

Mini bic's fuel doesn't last long, it's better to get a regular size.

[MuddyWaters]

Mini bic's fuel doesn't last long, it's better to get a regular size.

I think you can get hundreds of lights from a mini bic. A full size is 1500-3000, or 1 hr burn time. If you cook twice a day, and arent trying to light esbit or something that takes long, a minibic should last a long long time.

[handlebar]

To light alcohol stove with mini-Bic lighter: 1. Pour alcohol into stove, 2. Find small stick about 6 inches long, 3. Dip stick into alcohol in stove, 4. Use Bic to light alcohol-coated end of stick, 5. Insert stick into stove. Voila!