Survival Kit Item – Lighters

Every good survival kit need to have a couple different fire starting tools, but one of the best tools to carry is a good old fashion lighter. I recommend having at least two lighters.

While some stubborn survivalists think lighters are for the inexperienced, I think they’re actually very smart. Why go through the hassle of using matches, flints or other fire tools? Your not trying to look cool here, your trying to survive.

In a survival situation, the easiest tools are often the best choice. Lighters are very easy to use, can start thousands of fires, and they’ll work even when wet.

Get the most out of your lighter:
Before putting a lighter in my kit or pocket, I turn it into a mini survival kit.

• Wrap your lighter with duct tape. In a pinch you’ll be able to remove the tape and use it for what ever situation may present itself.
• After Wrapping with tape, I put 2 fishing hooks one side and a bit of cotton and a few sewing needles on the other side.
• Then Wrap everything with about 50 feet of a least 20lb fishing line. The line can be used for fishing or making snares and traps.

You now have a mini survival kit that you can carry with you anywhere.

Survival Lighters:

• Windmill Delta Stormproof Lighter
• Windmill Classic Stormproof Lighter
• Bic Style Lighter (Box of 50)