Pathfinder1
Well-Known Member
Hi...
I was 'playing' in the snow last week...or whenever it snowed last...I wanted to see how 'easy' (or hard) it was to light a Bic lighter with cold, wet hands. Well, it...more so than not...CAN'T be done...!!
You may have a slightly better chance of getting a flame if the chrome 'guard' is removed...before-the-fact...!!
So, if your Get Home Bag is only lighter-equipped...that might be a poor choice...!!
Storm proof matches...from REI ONLY (per actual testing) might be a slightly better choice.
However, my all-time preference for lighting a fire under harsh conditions remains the railroad fusee (road flare). They're easy to light...even with gloves on...!!
I was 'playing' in the snow last week...or whenever it snowed last...I wanted to see how 'easy' (or hard) it was to light a Bic lighter with cold, wet hands. Well, it...more so than not...CAN'T be done...!!
You may have a slightly better chance of getting a flame if the chrome 'guard' is removed...before-the-fact...!!
So, if your Get Home Bag is only lighter-equipped...that might be a poor choice...!!
Storm proof matches...from REI ONLY (per actual testing) might be a slightly better choice.
However, my all-time preference for lighting a fire under harsh conditions remains the railroad fusee (road flare). They're easy to light...even with gloves on...!!