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Knowing how to start a fire can mean the difference between life and death in a survival situation, but what if you are injured? This video shows several methods of one handed fire starting and goes over some things to consider in case you lose the use of one of your hands.
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@njbassin7729 9 лет назад

Im an eagle scout and iv always been interested in survival techniques and getting away from the basic (more or less) camping skills taught in the BSA. Im learning a ton from your videos and have been able to expand my knowledge and skills in the ways of survival because of them. keep at it!

@ocbtyga3238 Год назад

15:20 smooth operator

@csh6220 5 лет назад

If I have only one hand to use, road flares are looking mighty fine. Great informative video. Thanks, I am going to try a one handed fire.

@bspola 10 лет назад

Literally one of the best survival videos I've ever seen!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I don't know about that, but thanks.

@BobbysWorld_of_Art 10 лет назад

We teach one handed techniques in occupational therapy...this was an eye opener for sure. Never thought of til now! Great vid! Thank you!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Glad you like it. It was fun to make.

@oldtimer4567 7 лет назад

Like the video. Especially seeing you using materials you gathered around you to build a fire and not by having to baton big wood to do it. Batoning is shown so much across your genre on RU-vid, that a lot of people think its absolutely necessary for building a fire. People really do need to know other options & methods for building a fire. I've never yet had to baton wood to build a fire. That's not to say tho, that I never will. By the way, another good, inexpensive, lite weight, fire starter, especially for one handed use, is a cutting torch striker. The material in them is actually ferrocerium, same as a ferro rod. Also, you can snap a small carabiner on the loop of the striker & easily attach it to your pack.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

I have never "had" to baton either but, once I learned the technique, I find it to be a useful technique for a lot of tasks.

@Stoney327 8 лет назад

A loooong time ago ( now 67 yrs. old.) I was a merit badge counselor for the BSA in wilderness survival and signaling. We made WS kits based on what the guys could afford and what worked? At that time I came up with a plan. We took used Shotgun shells (readily available then) paper type These can generally be had for just asking at your local trap and skeet club. I think they're all plastic these days, but someone may have a bunch of the older EMPTIES laying around? Anyway... I bought a few hanks of 1/8" braided cotton clothes line, then we popped out the spent primers, cut 4" lengths of the clothes line, knotted one end, passed the line up through the primer hole, so the knot acted as a plug. Next we melted a combination of Paraffin wax and bee's wax and filled the shell casing positioning the "wick" in the center of the shell casing. Once the wax has cooled/set up you can trim off the tip and the base end knot to make it set level. I know this sounds like a LOT of work for just a candle, BUT the casing is wax coated paper, so besides just a candle you have a fire starter that will burn really well in damp to wet conditions. I know this isn't fire starting, but it's aiding with how to get a fire going. These are pretty cheap to make too! Dave

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

Sounds like a great idea Dave. Thanks for sharing it with us

@Stoney327 8 лет назад

My pleasure. Dave

@TedsOutdoors 10 лет назад

This video was truly amazing! I'll have to try this! Thank.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks Ted.

@MatoNupai 10 лет назад

Hi Bryan Two one handed options Are the Blast Match and the Sparkue from UST (Ultimate Survival Techniques. Both of those are designed to be used one handed, and cost a fraction of the Lightning Strike.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I have the Sparkie and it works OK but the catch on mine quit working after about 5 minutes so it won't stay closed. Not a big deal but not great either. I still like both of the options you mentioned but I like the Lightning Strike too. This video was really about different options. Thanks for mentioning these too.

@NeilCWCampbell 8 лет назад

As an actual one handed person...I was born with one hand .. I give this video 9/10(it was 8/10 then you lost a mark for keep using you hand as it instinctual ...but gained it back again for the humour I found in you keep realising you were using your hand lol ...and a bonus mark was gained for the maxim I live my life by "EVERYTHING TAKES MORE TIME ONE HANDED" ).. really enjoyed watching and I'll be trying the flint and steel trick myself..I often wedged the knife in ground to strike flint and your way actually looks easier...thanks man 😃... ps removal of lids etc gets easier with practice 😉

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

I am going to consider this extreme validation. You made my day dude

@NeilCWCampbell 8 лет назад

😃

@duxdawg 10 лет назад

Hey Bryan, Great job putting yourself out there while you learn as you go. This is a great skill to have. As with many other skills, such as F&S, we learn a lot that can be applied to many other tasks as well. By the way, on the bottom of those matchsafes is a tiny ferro rod - not a striking surface for matches. The matches that come with those matchsafes are not "strike anywhere", they are "safety" matches. Inside the matchsafe is a striking surface for the matches - looks like a square of red sandpaper inside a tiny plastic bag. You had me ROFL trying to ingnite that match! You could have used up every single match striking on the ferro or log or whatever and never had flame. Those are great little matchsafes. I have char in one and plain cotton balls in another in my emergency fire kit. (I store the PJ seperately.) I have thought about bringing road flares when deep in the backcountry and it's been in the teens or less. I've fallen through the ice enough times and been in the hallucination phase of hypothermia (core temp about 90F per the charts) enough times to take it seriously. If the Lightning Strike works for you, use it head high and without apology. No right or wrong in outdoorsmanship. We all have to find what works for us. Videography not the greatest yet this is the most comprehensive one handed ferro vid I've seen. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3AIB3mNrQ5Q.html Happy Trails and God Bless!

@charleslarson3152 10 лет назад

Smart video. Really worthwhile. REALLY worthwhile. It's why you are my number one channel. Straight forward and very well thought out. And yeppers.......I work at Home Depot, and tomorrow, I will walk on over and buy some damned simple road flares!! Good grief...if one is injured and in need of a fire NOW, well hell, it seems to me that one would not need even that finest of wood.....stuff collected about one inch and then up...it'll burn....started with a cheap long burning road flare. Over all the years, I don't understand why I have not carried some of these in my Bronco. That will change quickly. Thanks Bryan!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Charles Larson They are kind of heavy as far as fire starters go but they will burn a bucket of water ;-)

@charleslarson3152 10 лет назад

They will of course burn more than that. Great review in all aspects.....I carry fatwood, and jelly soaked dryer lint and etc etc etc,,,but good grief....I've been just stupid not to have a couple of flares along, Thanksl

@palerider7171 10 лет назад

Bryan thanks for the video. I have used a Ultimate Survival Technologies Sparkie Fire Starter as one handed option. Squeeze the the handle to deploy the ferro rod and squeeze again and push on a hard surface to throw sparks. I paired it with a water tight container (mine is a NuMyth Tohil lighter case) packed with petroleum jelly impregnated cotton ball. I wear both of these on a breakaway ball chain along with my Mora 546G as a canoe kit. And yes I want a Lighting Strike but just can get the cash allocated for it with the other stuff I need and want. BTW Watching you try to use one hand reminded me of the the Survivor Man where Les tried to demonstrate survival one handed .... he didn't make it half way through the program before he gave up, so your in good company.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

William Phillips I just kept forgetting. I should have tied my hand behind my back but then I might not have been able to operate the camera ;-)

@jdubya7139 8 лет назад

Thank you for the informative video. This is a scenario that I had not thought of before, but could be very real. Do you know if road flares are waterproof? Will they still work if they get soaked?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

I don't think these are.

@gookskywalker 9 лет назад

Great video.I learned a lot on this.First one I saw on a one handed fire start.FLAME ON!

@skyym3629 9 лет назад

Cool video, thanks for the info. The strike anywhere matches only ignite on very hard surfaces, like rocks or a metal zipper or even your teeth if you want to go that way. The strike rod on the outside of the waterproof match container, is a ferro rod. It is not intended to be used as a striking pad for the matches. it is used exactly as a Magnesium Ferrocerium rod. You strike against it with the back side of your blade and it produces sparks like a "light my fire or blast match" does. Thanks again for the information you provided. I don't mean to be a jerk by pointing these things out. I just figured you deserved to know how those things actually work. Cheers

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

I don't think you're a jerk. I have actually learned that about those little rods on the side of the container, but I think my strike anywhere matches were just too old

@CentralOregonSurvival 10 лет назад

Like it, excellent video.. There is a reason fire fighters carry flares to start controlled burns...

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I didn't know they did that. Makes sense though.

@CentralOregonSurvival 10 лет назад

Wild land fire fighters... Great video Bryan, how often do you see people showing how to do things in a real world scenario, but you should have tied your hand behind your back..lol

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I know. I kept catching myself using both hands.

@mdobii 9 лет назад

Love the flare idea- great for emergency light/signaling too

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+Matt O'Brien Yep. I like multi-purpose stuff. When I was a kid we burned a hole in a steel trash can with a road flare. I consider that a formative experience ;-)

@ObsessedGamerYT 8 лет назад

All ways glad when you guys do these types of videos . I go camping as often as I can.Often it is solo, or just one other person. I am all so disabled; so when you talk about doing stuff one handed, that is how I live my life every day, it is not just in emergency situations. Make more of these vids. As a scout leader you should understand that it is not just the able bodied folks that want to learn these skills and enjoy the woods. Time you ,you tuber , guys started to really challenge your selves and your skills . I saw in one of, Dave C's, gatherings videos that there was a guy in a wheel chair. Here is my question Daveo, what skills did you teach him and did you not think it worth some videos? You guys are real big on challenges, here is the biggest one for you all. Teach a whole months worth of videos one handed, on crutches, one eye covered,ect. There it is all you, you tube gurus; time to think out side of the box and show us what you can do. This is not a new request; of you all, Larry Roberts, has dealt with this issue the most . Am I the only person that wants these types of videos?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+David Weirauch That would be interesting, but I am not sure I am up to that challenge. And I doubt Dave is following my videos so you might need to ask him on his channel.

@anthonycenite7396 8 лет назад

I'm up for it, they'll be some distance in time between uploads but will be my first survival videos on the internet....one handed knot tying should be fun

@kleinesmaccify 9 лет назад

I liked your realistic approach. Thanks for the video.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

Thanks for watching b

@357bullfrog 6 лет назад

That was a sobering wake up call. Thanks Bryan

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

I'm glad it helped.

@jackwalsh1468 10 лет назад

Outstanding video. I have a "Lightning Strike" in each of my three packs.. Well worth the money.

@hopefulskeptic42 9 лет назад

Thank you very much for that video. It was very thought provoking.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+Helen Holden It was an eye opener for me while making it just to recognize how many times I unconsciously used both hands while trying not to. I think I might try this again for some other stuff,

@buletpoint 7 лет назад

can you tell me where you got the square candle and tin box? great video thank you

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

I don't remember. Sorry.

@tonystites2134 10 лет назад

Nice job you did a great job of showing the difficult aspects of different things. Maybe you could do a fire starting video about starting a fire if your stuck out in a blizzard. most people forget that aspect of getting stuck out in the cold and no dry ground to pic up tender. you would be in good shape if you were lucky enough to have a road flair in that situation. two thumbs up on the video

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Tony Stites Thanks Tony. I'll have to think about he blizzard thing, ain't much snow in Georgia.

@lisabooker6405 7 лет назад

Just found this...GREAT info! Loved this video. Very informative and SERIOUSLY makes you think. Thanks for sharing. As I'm already disabled losing the ability to use my arm or hand would really be an issue. I'm definitely gonna practice. Again, TFS. God Bless. ~Lisa

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

I'm glad it helped.

@dannybaker4641 10 лет назад

A cigar lighter would be a better option than other lighters since it will have a torch type flame and won't burn you if you hold it upside down.Good for windy conditions as well.Keep up the great videos Bryan.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

***** That would work pretty well.

@RedFatCat78 10 лет назад

Everything is difficult with one hand... i dislocated my shoulder once with skateboarding and had a hard time doing all kinds of things with that arm strapped to my body... especially getting dressed and putting my pants on with a belt was a funny thing ;) ... awesome video... and good luck with your hand!... greets...

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Hand is all better now. Thanks.

@duxdawg 10 лет назад

Great job putting yourself out there while you learn as you go. This is a great skill to have. As with many other skills, such as F&S, we learn a lot that can be applied to many other tasks as well. Those are great little matchsafes. I have char in one and plain cotton balls in another in my emergency fire kit. (I store the PJ seperately.) I have thought about bringing road flares when deep in the backcountry and it's been in the teens or less, probably a good idea. The UST Spark Force is hands down my favorite ferro. Their Strike Force is much bulkier but just as good. I've seen the BlastMatch and Sparkie fail too often to ever trust them. If the Lightning Strike works for you, use it! All ferros work one handed, but as you showed - some work better than others. No right or wrong in outdoorsmanship. We all have to find what works for us. Videography not the greatest yet this is the most comprehensive one handed ferro vid I've seen. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3AIB3mNrQ5Q.html Happy Trails and God Bless!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

duxdawg You are so right about there being no right or wrong, as long as you get the result you intended. I get so frustrated with people criticizing others who don't do everything like their favorite "Survival expert" says to. We all can learn from each other and it never hurts to try something a different way than you are used to. For exmple, I never even realized that was a ferro rod on bottom of the match safe, even though it is obvious now that I know that. Thanks.

@donkomzak3872 2 года назад

That thing on the bottom of the orange plastic match case you tried to strike your match on is actually a small ferro rod. How do I know? Because I have two match cases just like it.

@ericblades4230 10 лет назад

Good video, we take the use of our faculties for granted.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

That's for sure.

@knifeNguns 10 лет назад

Great job on a much more in depth video on one handed fire starting! Stressing the importance of preparation of wood and having the right 'tools' for the job was spot on. Well done Bryan! ...though I thought you went a little over the top injuring your other hand just for the video, haha ;)

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks Justin! It was a fun video to make. Thanks for inspiring me to do it.

@Countryprepper 10 лет назад

Just being a smartass here Brian, but I have that same UST match container and there is a small piece of sandpaper in mine for striking the matches. Maybe they didn't put it in the one you bought. What you were trying to strike the matches against is a very tiny ferro rod. Great video otherwise! A UST Sparkie or Blastmatch is another good way to start a fire one handed.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Yeah, somebody else told me about the little ferro rod ;-) And I don't think mine is a UST case. It's a cheap knockoff I've had for probably 15 years so any sandpaper that might have come with it is long gone.

@nickcasolino8903 6 лет назад

Hi Brian, did you try making a fire with a SOL Spark-Lite? You only need one hand to make a spark.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

Not sure if I have or not

@scoutingfreegermany 10 лет назад

Awesome video Bryan! Many good ideas and tipps! Thanks a lot for this, Cheers, Marc

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Scouting Free Thanks Marc.

@BrianOberrender 10 лет назад

Excellent video Bryan, it was interesting and fun to watch.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

It was fun to make too

@MrMadhouse70 10 лет назад

Nice video to come home to after hard work all weekend. Gonna do a video from my weiw about the subject. Not the one arm thing thank god;) But about diffrent kind of fire starting metods that we all relly on.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I can't wait to see it Magnus.

@MichaelTravis12c27 10 лет назад

Great video Brian. I train to shoot one handed. I guess I need to start with firecraft as well.

@bloodgout 9 лет назад

Great video. Really useful information and I think that Lightning Strike is worth every dime. Thanks, Bryan.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

bloodgout Thanks Do do I.

@off-grid-essentials 9 лет назад

What a Great Video! Very useful to know!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+Off Grid Essentials It was fun to make.

@ciaracorr6015 8 лет назад

how do u make fire with no matches lighter etc that's what I'm looking 4??thnks

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

Try this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dlLOwVTFqxI.html

@mikeevans7560 3 года назад

Last week I stumbled on a burn relief method . I picked up a stick , to put back on a fire , which I didn't know was hot on that end , burning one of my fingers . I licked the burn and blew on it , to ease the burning , a few seconds later , I accidently got wood ash on the burn . The burning stopped instantly and never blistered . It so happened that I burned another finger next day , remembered the wood ash trick , which worked the second time . These were small burns , so I didn't know if it would work on more severe burns , until this week , when I burned my arm on an andiron , pretty bad , this time I made a poultice and applied it . Guess what , it worked on that burn as well , never blistered . I don't know how well it will work for others , for me , it works great . Just thought I'd pass on the information , maybe it works on everybody . Initially there is a slight sting , about 1 second in duration , then the pain is gone .

@SurvivalOnPurpose 3 года назад

Thanks

@ajtaylor560 10 лет назад

Thanks Bryan, I was shocked how difficult that was and how eye opening. Great video and was helpful. Pretty nice weather in that vid.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

A J Taylor Wasn't hard at all with the flare.

@randybradley7427 2 года назад

Great video brings up some good points. When you need it $60 is nothing

@Cands528 10 лет назад

Good video! I like the light my fire rod. Cheers Bryan

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Thanks Stanley.

@pmags1331 10 лет назад

I enjoyed the vid Brian . Hope the hand gets better .

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

pmags1331 Thanks, it's better now.

@T.A.B.Videos 10 лет назад

Very informative.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

***** Thanks. I enjoyed making it.

@russwireman8323 8 лет назад

You can strike matches on your pants zipper in a pinch. Great video.

@toma674 10 лет назад

Great refresher info Bryan..you could use the match heads as an accelerant ,add them into your tinder bundle..hope you had a great holiday.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I did thanks. Same to you. Great idea on the match heads.

@csh6220 8 лет назад

careful with that road flare, a.k.a. flame thrower LOL, You could accidentally melt your car, This is one of the most beneficial videos on survival I have ever seen. It would take me three times longer (or more) to do things one handed instead of two. I am going to try this ASAP. Thanks for all you do.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+csh 62 I'm glad you liked it. It was fun to make.

@TheAnnoyingThingOutdoors1 10 лет назад

Interesting chalenge, however, onehanded does not mean that you only use one hand, you can use other parts of your body to hold stuff with. for example the matchbox tube, secure it between your knees or elbow should help alot. stand on the would your breaking, or break the wood by stamping on it. Just some thoughts. :)

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Outsider Good points.

@StarDarkAshes 8 лет назад

Nice video. I'm sure others mentioned in the comments but also, if sun is up, magnifying glass or similar ways using solar energy would work. Also I suppose one could do the other methods available using say batteries and steel wool, etc. with some difficulty using a single hand , but it's possible. Or you can carry potassium permanganate and glycerin which, if you do not know, creates fire when mixed together as long as the temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. (Or ask someone for help! LOL)

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Christopher Finn Good ideas

@kevinballesteros6736 8 лет назад

how about a propane tank and a electric starter...that would work..right?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

Oh yeah.

@hazimreitz 9 лет назад

Excellent work to give people some ideas and experience for these kind of situations :D keep it up :D

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+Donny Slander Thanks

@hazimreitz 9 лет назад

you are most welcome :D

@jwf1208 10 лет назад

Good tips. Never thought about the flares before, but that's a great idea. Was getting tired of the Schrade parade anyway, thanks for sharing these tips. BTW, I did buy the Schrade skinning knife due to your video lol.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Well, the "Schrade Parade" was supposed to be tomorrow but SOMEBODY screwed up ;-). I'm glad you like the video.

@SunnyWu 7 лет назад

what about a small fresnel lens or magnifying glass? it would probably work well on a good day with 1 hand.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

+Sunny Wu yes it would

@poly-wogbushcraft8643 5 лет назад

Where did u get the candle.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 5 лет назад

The grocery store

@duxdawg 10 лет назад

+1 to the Muskrat Jim channel recommendation.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

duxdawg Yep, he has a great channel.

@The07gsxr1000 10 лет назад

Great video Brian

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

BeatrCoupe Thanks.

@gbro1988 8 лет назад

looks gnarly

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+gabriel Cool

@missionoutdoorsITM 2 года назад

Weber charcoal lighter cubes are a dirt cheap, excellent emergency fire starter exactly like those Wetfire packets.

@greedygringoprospecting6941 8 лет назад

what type of knife

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+kenny cadarett Pathfinder Trade Knife by Habilis Bushtools

@shotokido678 10 лет назад

Sorry about your hand doc. But outstanding video! Is that a Habilis Bushtool you sliced yourself with? I like the candle idea, but I'm probably going to make a slight modification to it. I keep wax-infused cotton balls in my kits, and I think I'm going to make an altoid tin, cotton-wax, franken-candle. I think it will work somewhat like livefire. Oh, yes, the road flares - brilliant! Just found a six-pack on Amazon for $15, so you know those will going into my kits.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Cool idea about the candle. The knife is a Pathfinder Trade Knife, also by Habilis.

@shotokido678 10 лет назад

Ahhh, ok, I thought it looked sort of like the Bushtool, but not quite. That clears that up.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

It's about half the price of a bush tool and it still a very versatile blade. Sharp too. That's the one that gave me 5 stitches ;-)

@shotokido678 10 лет назад

Yes, unfortunately self-mutilation is one of the most reliable knife tests possible. Good to know Habilis has a cheaper blade though, because the Bushtool is kinda pricey.

@CreativeRedundancy 8 лет назад

Breaking branches between 2 trees is also good option especially when you dont have a saw or ax with you 10:17 i like to pre light the candles so they light fast when i need them. 13:24 i would try to use feet or legs at this point. :D 18:16 I heard of sticking the knife in the ground at like 45 angle.... have you tried that ? Ty for sharing this brian :D awesome :D info and tips. C.R.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Creative Redundancy Good ideas. Thanks.

@ckingclosur 10 лет назад

one or 12 handed , first time I heard that and it is cool ...12 handed ..lol You really know how to spice your videos , I like that thank you for sharing .

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

ckingclosur Thanks for watching my silly little videos. I really appreciate it.

@ckingclosur 10 лет назад

Please don't say that They are not they are nice and educational and I love them

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

You're too kind. I'm glad you like them.

@ciaracorr6015 8 лет назад

ways the other medal thing u used with knife

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

ferro rod?

@StuckInNy 7 лет назад

Great Video

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

+Stuck In NY Thanks

@mikel9567 8 лет назад

Problem with road flares is they spit chunks of burning debris, especially when first lit. I've ruined many uniform pants while lighting road flares. They are great but it's important to be aware of their risks as well and you can cause serious burns to yourself if you aren't careful. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to carry road flares in a survival kit to buy extras and practice with them so they know how to use them safely.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Mike L I think you should always practice with everything before you need it.

@cchgn 7 лет назад

Good hacks BUT, it's not the fire source that determines whether you get a fire or not, it's the weather ( let's see you make one in a windy rain). Btw, the point of a survival fire, first, is to boil water, that you gathered, so you're doing all that one handed? Imo, carry some medical supplies, splint/wrap that hand up and learn how to use it, at least a little bit.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

Just showing some ideas.

@unclelewis1985 10 лет назад

Yes it's Jason, I've been uncle Lewis as a web handle for about 14 years...long story that involves a dumpster and a family member from Calhoun Georgia

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

unclelewis1985 Sounds like a good story.

@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 6 лет назад

A Zippo with fluid is a great emergency lighter because it can obviously be used one hand, and if you're extremely cold and almost hypothermic and have lost fine motor skills you can still function the lighter very easily by striking it on your pant leg

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

good point

@saulrodriguez1588 7 лет назад

Nice job man 👍🏻

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 6 лет назад

A cotton ball completely impregnated in paraffin wax is the best in my opinion, because they are completely waterproof and if you fluff them up you can strike them with a Ferro rod or light them with a lighter/match extremely easily and they are will burn great. The wax acts as an extender obviously and you can get close to 10 minutes burn time out of one jumbo cotton ball if you make them correctly

@anthonygabriel1937 8 лет назад

for the matches you could always put a small circle of sandpaper on the inside of the cap

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

Yep

@browndogdude5400 8 лет назад

This is a good point because an injury is all too real. The UST Sparkie is a decent and cheap one handed ferro rod.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+MI Prepper I wasn't thrilled with mine. The rod gets jammed inside if you aren't really careful.

@browndogdude5400 8 лет назад

+Survival On Purpose It is one where practice really pays off there is a bit of a knack to it.

@tolucawood 8 лет назад

The thing on the bottom of the match container is not a striker is a fero rod. Use your knife on it you will get sparks.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+tolucawood Yeah, I finally learned that.

@jakesshopandtracktalk1835 10 лет назад

One of my kids has some cerebral palsy. Limits her use of her laft hand. Makes an awful lot of stuff tricky for her. But she's a happy wildly active kid so it's okay. Now I am not gonna build a fire one handed right now. I am gonna build a one handed Turkey sandwich though.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Jake Riethmeier Yum Yum.

@tikkidaddy 7 лет назад

I do too Jake, I'm 51....ya gotta do what you gotta do!

@bibousisi5437 6 лет назад

Winner of a video, been searching for "basic food items needed for survival" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Lidacoob Protection Percipience - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my work buddy got cool results with it.

@newenglandfish1652 10 лет назад

Hope your healing okay, ouch........Great video and I do keep a single road flare in my bag.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

NewEnglandFish Thanks.

@NGMonocrom 8 лет назад

That tiny black rod on the bottom of those traditional, orange, water-proof match-cases.... That's not a striker for the matches. It's actually a tiny flint. A very miniature version of the flint you get on the side of a magnesium bar. They generally don't work too well. No clue why they're always on the bottom of those match-cases. But for some odd reason, they're there. Some excellent advice overall in the vid. though. I'm going to start carrying a road flare in my BOB.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+NGMonocrom Yeah, I learned about that little ferro rod. Larry Roberts actually started a fire with one. But I think Larry could start a fire with a wet sponge.

@EphemeralProductions 8 лет назад

with the candle can, to open it with one hand, I'd say to bang it downward on something that will catch the lip on the lid and pop it off.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+tall32guy yep

@rios4175 10 лет назад

Good review Bryan I hope u get better I cut myself to almost cut my finger nail I really like this video So many fire strikers I did not no so I can get one later and I like that knive u got there it's cool take care Bryan

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

The knife is a Pathfinder Trade Knife from Habilis Bush Tools and Dave Canterbury. It's a great knife for around $115 or so.

@AzizPa 8 лет назад

did u say brotherguns?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Aziz Pashaliyev I don't think so.

@AzizPa 8 лет назад

Survival On Purpose OK thanks

@paparitz1 8 лет назад

For us that only have 1 upper limb/hand appreciate your attempt

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

You have my respect.

@alexwilk2491 8 лет назад

i thought you were going to make like a fireplow or hand drill fire with one hand, that would be impressive :)

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

It sure would ;-)

@greedygringoprospecting6941 8 лет назад

what about the fire puck

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+kenny cadarett Didn't have one.

@marccr1 9 лет назад

If you really want to train your self to think "one handed", put a boxing glove with the thumb taped down on your dominate hand and wear it for several hours while working. Then swap the hands and do the same things all over again. It is a real eye opener. You will learn quickly how to use your forearms, elbows and back of your knee, while squatting or sitting, to do lots of things you didn't think you could.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+marccr1 Great idea. Even tougher is to simulate an arm injury by strapping one arm to your body in a sling.

@unclelewis1985 10 лет назад

Well next time a zippo graces the channel let it be the one I sent your way ......great video

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

unclelewis1985 So is this Jason? I didn't recognize your RU-vid name.

@carpetcowboy58 8 лет назад

When your pants are too wet to friction start the strike-anywhere match, use your zipper.Glue some wet-dry sandpaper on the side of that plastic match holder.Lint from the clothes dryer is great tinder.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+carpetcowboy58 good ideas.

@davebanas2731 9 лет назад

Brian great reviews,,, aren't you a plumber? the best one handed tool to light a fire is a striker ... plumbers use them...

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

+Dave Banas With the right tinder.

@unclelewis1985 10 лет назад

Thought my old navy zippo was going to get some screen time haha

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I like my Zippo but it has some serious drawbacks for survival due to the need for fluid replacement.

@tikkidaddy 7 лет назад

Double end threaded brass or copper pipe, lamp wick, cotton balls...Zippo fluid . Cap and seal both ends...BIG FRANKENSTEIN ZIPPO LIKE FIRE STICK! Ferro rod...done.

@johnloraditch9562 6 лет назад

Blast match

@SurvivalOnPurpose 6 лет назад

Yep

@timlipinski2571 9 лет назад

Thank you for a Great Video and Ideas ! Building another Fire Kit from a large round Kiwi Shoe Polish Tin ! The tin can be used to make Char Cloth and with the twisty on the side it may open one handed ! Maybe worth a video ! An Air Force guy on his Nutnfancy RU-vid channel showed the AF issued Blast Match (?) for one hand operation and tied and stored to the Survival Vest ! A useful item for the AF guys that hurt there hands pushing a Button ! Water, Knife and Fire are the BIG three (3). Remember the "The Ten Essentials" ! Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

What a cool idea about the Kiwi can.

@timlipinski2571 9 лет назад

+Tim Lipinski Thank you for your Reply ! My quick and dirty One Hand Fire Starter Kit uses a large Kiwi Shoe Polish 2 1/2 Oz. (70 g) tin. The kit contains: a BIC lighter, 2 x 8 Waxed Tinder Sticks by Zippo and UCO Stormproof Matches ! Thank you again for a Great Video ! tjl

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

thanks.

@stupidburp 8 лет назад

If you take your lit candle and drip some wax on the tinder it can help it get going a little bit faster. Can reduce your frustration if all you have is slightly damp tinder.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Stu Bur if you have a candle. Great tip. Thanks

@vassal11 10 лет назад

"If your in a bad situation... maybe matches aren't your friend."

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

vassal11 Maybe if you could still find the big ole strike anywhere matches like we had when I was a kid, but the ones you get now just don't do it for me.

@shirothebandit 5 лет назад

I made a campfire in the place where people play and make stuff

@tigerraven 9 лет назад

All you need is some pitch some pine tambark and a steal container

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

I don't consider that actual fatwood. I'm sure it is a good firestarter. I just like the real stuff.

@narcissisticpenguin9229 8 лет назад

i hope you can get well soon sir bc that looks bad :l

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+Bert lREKT Hah. I'm better now.

@SteveB357 10 лет назад

l cut my left thumb off 3 years ago. After 3 years of P.T., my left hand still doesn't work, fully. Ocassionaly I still wear a splint. lt damaged nerves In 3 other fingers- SO it goes. A year later, I broke my left shoulder. l've had to find a lot of one hand solutions. I can't even pull up my fly or do buttons. Most'one had opening Knives are also looking blade. One, either, or both of these characteristics IS illegal in most states. Now, that's a Challenge. sheath Knives are questionable too. Victorinox has a great one hander, as does Wenger . Kershaw and SOG have good little ones,. and even Case has a strange one. They're all good. These are folders. A good, legal most places (l.e.< 4") . Hattafors, and many puukos are great and legal length. And, you Know, a hand axe is rarely questioned Unless it is pimped up to look like a Zombie Killer. Must Jurisdictions class machetes as a tool, not a weapon. The same zombie warning applies. Don't gofor cool, do practical. Blast Match is a good one handed Ferro rod, recommended in SERE classes,

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

I think the Blast Match is a good piece of gear.

@SteveB357 9 лет назад

Thanks

@greedygringoprospecting6941 8 лет назад

strike the match on the knife sharpener it works on my coarse stone

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 лет назад

+kenny cadarett Cool.

@stupidburp 8 лет назад

I have used a metal zipper. It is something you tend to have on you all the time in the woods. Not the best surface but it can work.

@alfonsocasillas7290 10 лет назад

You have to watch muskrat Jim is channel he does everything with one hand

@SurvivalOnPurpose 10 лет назад

Alfonso Casillas I'll check it out.

@udavidism 4 года назад

Anyone that thinks far enough ahead to bring five different ways to start a fire is probably not going to be in the position to only have one hand. A couple of fat candles and a couple of Bic lighters is all you need. For after a pouring rain a road flare. Done.