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The Bic
« on: March 30, 2012, 07:35:36 AM »
It's cheap, it's simple, it works, and does so even after being submerged in water.  It definitely deserves its own thread. :chuckle:

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2012, 07:57:38 AM »
i cant even get a bic to work dry most of the time  :chuckle: i still carry two with me though

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2012, 08:03:29 AM »
LOL! The BIC! Because It Can!

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2012, 08:08:11 AM »
well done!  Now try it soaking wet and shivering

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2012, 08:11:57 AM »
the bic is great and I carry one too but whats wrong with a back up thats all im saying.

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2012, 08:12:48 AM »
Is someone playing super mario in the background?  One of the underground levels?

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2012, 08:15:59 AM »
the bic is great and I carry one too but whats wrong with a back up thats all im saying.

I would use my snow peak stove as a back-up if need be.  Press the ignitor and it starts.

Is someone playing super mario in the background?  One of the underground levels?

Nope.  :chuckle:

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2012, 08:20:29 AM »
I probably over due it but I carry a small Bic, a fancy high powered lighter, and matches.

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2012, 08:27:17 AM »
There's nothing wrong with carrying extra.  I just choose not to most of the time.

This video was in response to the  "Bic lighters fail" argument in another thread, which always heads down the path of "what if it gets wet?".  I just wanted to show folks that when a bic lighter gets wet, it can still work.

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2012, 08:30:48 AM »
I carry two bics(one of the few things I have redundant in my gear).   One in my pack and one in my pocket.   I have had one fail.  I think the jet got plugged with lint (from my pocket)that I couldn't get out.   

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Re: The Bic
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2012, 08:32:22 AM »
They're also good for checking wind direction.


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Re: The Bic
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2012, 08:34:59 AM »
 :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: The Bic
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2012, 09:16:53 AM »
Thanks Miles.  I am vindicated.  I don't even take the metal part off.  Just a couple long runs on the pants or my arm and it will light.  I also carry 2, generally the smaller ones. 
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Re: The Bic
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2012, 09:53:48 PM »
I agree with the bic. And when backpacking, extra space is rare. Why else would I cut labels of my tent, and shorten my tooth brush. That being said. I don't pack multiple fire starters. The bic works.  8)

 


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