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Offline cruiser 91

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Camping Survival Tricks
« on: February 02, 2016, 07:48:14 AM »
I'm not sure if this has been previously but thought it would be interesting to see what tricks people have up their sleeve.
For example:
Can't start a fire due to running out of matches, lighter is empty etc.
Stroking the end of a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool and bingo, fire starter.

Saw this done on TV last night.
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2016, 08:18:18 AM »
Body warmth in the Vic High Country with hypothermia often a real risk. Laying naked with swmbo excellent idea to keep warm. Swmbo however not always in agreeance with the idea so find lighting enormous campfires next best option.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM »
Everyone carries Jiffy firelighters with them....don't they ??

Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016, 09:12:35 AM »
Quote from: gronk on February 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM
Everyone carries Jiffy firelighters with them....don't they ??

Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??

No but I always carry a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool 8)
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016, 09:17:56 AM »
Quote from: gronk on February 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM
Everyone carries Jiffy firelighters with them....don't they ??

Everyone has at least 2 flame making devices, matches AND a gas lighter...don't they ??
No. Blowtorch and a tin of baked beans and 10 mins waiting time for me.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016, 09:55:57 AM »
Quote from: alnjan on February 02, 2016, 09:12:35 AM
No but I always carry a small nine volt battery against fine grade steel wool 8)

But do you stroke that 9V battery ???  ;D

To keep warm, I'd rather stroke something else !!  ;D
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 09:56:54 AM »
I always carry a fire steel in my side door pocket. Never fails to light a fire even if it gets wet. Just need something good for the spark to ignite. Cotton wool balls are awesome and we always have something like that on hand in the camper or in the toiletry bag. Fire steels are cheap as chips to buy on ebay.  :cup:
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2016, 10:48:06 AM »
I started a fire the other day without matches.

Day old garlic bread wrapped in aluminium foil still in the original greasy paper bag, and 10 seconds into the warm up in the microwave and I had flames everywhere.

All you need for camping is a battery, inverter and a microwave oven, and you don't need a 20 cent box of matches. It is also a good test for the smoke alarms.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2016, 11:07:38 AM »
Hi,
    I often used the spark and something I'd wet with petrol to start a fire when needed back in my motorcycling days.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2016, 11:27:52 AM »
Quote from: gronk on February 02, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
To keep warm, I'd rather stroke something else !!  ;D

....I bet you're never cold..... :P :P ;D ;D
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2016, 11:38:28 AM »
Potato chips are good fire lighters too, because of the amount of grease they have in them.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2016, 12:04:33 PM »
Personal safety tip. Only take my Missus camping occasionally  ;D
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2016, 05:26:52 AM »

Quote from: plusnq on February 02, 2016, 12:04:33 PM
Personal safety tip. Only take my Missus camping occasionally  ;D
got my own, don't need to take yours
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2016, 05:41:27 AM »
Quote from: scrapsD40 on February 03, 2016, 05:26:52 AM
got my own, don't need to take yours

Might be more fun that way sometimes  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2016, 08:20:43 AM »
I spent more time than I care to remember in the Army and even did one on the early survival courses (but it feels like that was someone else's life now!). Bottom line, camping with a CT ain't no survivalist gig 🤔

Having said that, yes, I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire steel and a quality survival knife. And, since I have had this discussion numerous times, no, the knife is not about killing marauding  bears or equaling the odds against the local berserker come axe-murderer: it's the most useful tool one can have if one "actually" needs to, or wants to survive Bear Grylls style.

I also like beautifully made and functional edged tools 🙄.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2016, 06:18:13 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on February 02, 2016, 11:27:52 AM
....I bet you're never cold..... :P :P ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D  I don't know how to answer that without using offensive language !!!!   8) 8)
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2016, 06:52:57 PM »
Quote from: jeffr on February 03, 2016, 08:20:43 AM
I spent more time than I care to remember in the Army and even did one on the early survival courses (but it feels like that was someone else's life now!). Bottom line, camping with a CT ain't no survivalist gig 🤔

Having said that, yes, I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire steel and a quality survival knife. And, since I have had this discussion numerous times, no, the knife is not about killing marauding  bears or equaling the odds against the local berserker come axe-murderer: it's the most useful tool one can have if one "actually" needs to, or wants to survive Bear Grylls style.

I also like beautifully made and functional edged tools 🙄.

I'd add parachute cord and a couple of plastic garbage bags as well.
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2016, 07:01:23 PM »
Remove empty metal jerry cans from metal Jerry can holders before getting frisky with swmbo in the middle of the night if staying at a caravan park. They are LOUD...
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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2016, 07:35:38 PM »
Quote from: plusnq on February 03, 2016, 06:52:57 PM
I'd add parachute cord and a couple of plastic garbage bags as well.

Indeed, and can't believe I forgot to mention a hootchie...and thats it really. Bring on the zombies 8)
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2016, 07:49:10 PM »
Very interesting ideas regarding starting a fire.

Sadly I'm old school. I still use a cup of woof and a lit piece of paper........... >:D ;D
Who's got time to waste rubbing sticks together or sparking off a battery.
Sadly my camping has far too beers to be drunk and no where near enough time.

Economise I say!!!! ;D ;D
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2016, 08:29:02 PM »
Quote from: briann532 on February 03, 2016, 07:49:10 PM
Very interesting ideas regarding starting a fire.

Sadly I'm old school. I still use a cup of woof and a lit piece of paper........... >:D ;D
Who's got time to waste rubbing sticks together or sparking off a battery.
Sadly my camping has far too beers to be drunk and no where near enough time.

Economise I say!!!! ;D ;D




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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2016, 08:44:51 PM »
Quote from: terravista on February 02, 2016, 10:48:06 AM
I started a fire the other day without matches.

Day old garlic bread wrapped in aluminium foil still in the original greasy paper bag, and 10 seconds into the warm up in the microwave and I had flames everywhere.

All you need for camping is a battery, inverter and a microwave oven, and you don't need a 20 cent box of matches. It is also a good test for the smoke alarms.

Funny you should mention this , the wife just set fire to a plastic tub of pudding in the microwave, by not removing all the foil lid . >:(
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Re: Camping Survival Tricks
« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2016, 08:47:47 PM »
Quote from: GQMacca on February 03, 2016, 08:29:02 PM





I said I carry Vaseline soaked cotton balls, a fire-steel and survival knife, and I do...

BUT, I use this to light my camp fires!



Butane is way cheaper and easier to get. The cotton wool etc is because, well, because...some old habits, a strong sense of independence and just being a "boy", die hard 8)
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« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2016, 08:50:45 PM »
What about finding ya mate's  misses has packed Bear Grills in the bin off the spare tyre hanging out the back of the truck?  . ...

That sure would start a FIRE!!!!!

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