Alternatives to Matches.

[HarveyCamm]

Have you considered a permanent match - runs on petrol and I'm sure that eventually the flint will wear out but it'll take a long time.

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/perm ... -466-p.asp

Cheap too at £2.95 (thumbs)

Cheers
H

[stevewatkin]

Have you considered a permanent match - runs on petrol and I'm sure that eventually the flint will wear out but it'll take a long time.

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/perm ... -466-p.asp

Cheap too at £2.95 (thumbs)

Cheers
H

Just bought one for a quid off Ebay. Don't know what it's going to be like but when it gets here from HK i'll let you know

[HarveyCamm]

I had one a number of years ago and loved it but unfortunately I lost it - no amount of good tech and design can make up for a split second of it fell out of me pocket

[david]

I love Zippos but be aware that when they are well used the life of fill gets remarkably short. They do need. Good clean regularly.

Re the hex stove. I used them in the RAF Regiment in some serious weather. Half bury it if it's really windy.

Good tip is to get non stick mess tins. The hex stove will make everything black but a good scrub in leaves or on grass will get the worst off non stick pans. Also invest in mess tin covers as it will keep all your other kit clean.


+1 for the above........except other Regiments are available :whistle:

I have used Hex blocks around the world. I cook on a small open fire where possible. At a campsite or eg the Hubb. I use Hex blocks but try to cook off the grass to avoid leaving a footprint of Burnt grass or find a large stone.

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I also have the same Original Zippo from the 1980's, used 6 flints, 8 wicks and
2 bodies.............last for ever these things :dry: :laugh: :cheer: "Hows that broom Trigg"?





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[londonwelsh]

Having just been on a fishing trip with my brother in law [Llyn Brenig N. Wales] I was gobsmacked by the ease and speed with which he produced a brew using his own produced version of the Kelly kettle using just a few twigs/ pine cones [lit with a zippo]. B)