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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: Miles on March 30, 2012, 07:35:36 AM

Title: The Bic
Post by: Miles 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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Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: 75johndeere 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
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: LDennis24 on March 30, 2012, 08:03:29 AM: LOL! The BIC! Because It Can!
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Post by: mrmoskillz on March 30, 2012, 08:08:11 AM: well done! Now try it soaking wet and shivering
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: mrmoskillz 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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Post by: Dhoey07 on March 30, 2012, 08:12:48 AM: Is someone playing super mario in the background? One of the underground levels?
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: Miles on March 30, 2012, 08:15:59 AM: Quote from: mrmoskillz 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.

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

Quote from: fckfords07 on March 30, 2012, 08:12:48 AM
Is someone playing super mario in the background? One of the underground levels?

Nope. :chuckle:
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: blindpig 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.
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: Miles 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.
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: boneaddict 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.
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: bobcat on March 30, 2012, 08:32:22 AM: They're also good for checking wind direction.
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Post by: 400out on March 30, 2012, 08:34:59 AM: :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: NRA4LIFE 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.
Title: Re: The Bic
Post by: Alaska316 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)