The Bic

[Miles]

It's cheap, it's simple, it works, and does so even after being submerged in water.  It definitely deserves its own thread.

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[75johndeere]

i cant even get a bic to work dry most of the time  i still carry two with me though

[LDennis24]

LOL! The BIC! Because It Can!

[mrmoskillz]

well done!  Now try it soaking wet and shivering

[mrmoskillz]

the bic is great and I carry one too but whats wrong with a back up thats all im saying.

[Dhoey07]

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

[Miles]

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. 

[blindpig]

I probably over due it but I carry a small Bic, a fancy high powered lighter, and matches.

[Miles]

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.

[boneaddict]

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.   

[bobcat]

They're also good for checking wind direction.

[400out]

 

[NRA4LIFE]

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. 

[Alaska316]

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.