Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
These are some of the top 10 actually USEFUL survival hacks for lighters.
Incredibly useful for those who like like bushcraft, camping, survival and prepping.
I break it down into two classifications:
1) Survival Prep / kit
2) Survival Knowledge.
Here's an amazon affiliate link to the Waxed Hemp wrap I use:
amzn.to/43xqTPG
You can also easily make your own by dipping hemp in melted paraffin wax or beeswax.
The Bear Essentials Handmade Gear:
bearessentialsoutdoors.ca
═════════════════For the Algo ══════════════════
#survival #lifehacks #bushcraft #camping #lighterhacks #lightertips #skillset #lifeknowledge #prepper #prepping #bugoutbag #bugout #edc #selfreliance
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Waxed Hemp Lighter Wrap
00:34 Prevent a Lighter from Leaking
00:46 Duct Tape Lighter Wrap
01:06 Lighter Lanyard Attachment
01:26 Empty Lighter Use: Tinder Storage
01:54 Remove Child Guard
02:08 Metal Guard Scraper / Blade
02:19 "Slow Roll" Dead Lighter Method
02:51 Scrape Cotton Tinder from a shirt
03:03 "Fast Roll" Dead Lighter method
03:30 Reviving a Wet Lighter FAST
03:56 Use a 2nd Lighter to revive a wet one
These are some of the top 10 actually USEFUL survival hacks for lighters.
Incredibly useful for those who like like bushcraft, camping, survival and prepping.
I break it down into two classifications:
1) Survival Prep / kit
2) Survival Knowledge.
Here's an amazon affiliate link to the Waxed Hemp wrap I use:
amzn.to/43xqTPG
You can also easily make your own by dipping hemp in melted paraffin wax or beeswax.
The Bear Essentials Handmade Gear:
bearessentialsoutdoors.ca
═════════════════For the Algo ══════════════════
#survival #lifehacks #bushcraft #camping #lighterhacks #lightertips #skillset #lifeknowledge #prepper #prepping #bugoutbag #bugout #edc #selfreliance
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Waxed Hemp Lighter Wrap
00:34 Prevent a Lighter from Leaking
00:46 Duct Tape Lighter Wrap
01:06 Lighter Lanyard Attachment
01:26 Empty Lighter Use: Tinder Storage
01:54 Remove Child Guard
02:08 Metal Guard Scraper / Blade
02:19 "Slow Roll" Dead Lighter Method
02:51 Scrape Cotton Tinder from a shirt
03:03 "Fast Roll" Dead Lighter method
03:30 Reviving a Wet Lighter FAST
03:56 Use a 2nd Lighter to revive a wet one
![A skill that EVERYONE should know!
Connect Two ropes of EQUAL length together with with the Zeppelin Bend.
Its just plan useful!
Want an in depth video on the TOP 10 KNOTS? Check out mine here!
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
*Trustworthy / Higher Quality Ropes + Cordage:*
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡SGT Knots ( _Solid and Inexpensive_ ) : https://amzn.to/3OXHKFN
➡Paracord Planet ( _A bit more Expensive but VERY good_ ): https://amzn.to/3XN5nVz
➡GearAid [ _The Most Expensive, And one of the BEST + Carribeaner_ ]: https://amzn.to/3izpINR
Larger Diameter Rope like the Green and Orange I use:
➡https://amzn.to/3FpbhVH
Tarred Bank Line to save your Paracord
➡https://amzn.to/3H9YAz9
The BEST Knot Book is called the *Ashley Book of Knots* and can be found here:
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr A skill that EVERYONE should know!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g1zVpzgYhQk/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to Build a Floating Shelter - [Bushcraft Project]
The Bear Essentials Step by Step Guide To Building a Floating Shelter for Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, or just for fun!
It has a raised bed, woven with Paracord - and strong frame to keep you floating off the ground.
The Knot tying Kit I made is available HERE if youd like to support the channel and get one of your own!
https://bearessentialsoutdoors.ca/products/bear-essentials-knot-tying-card-best-camping-knots-edition
Or on AMAZON USA:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
Your friend,
DJ
#shelterbuild #survival #bushcraft
══════*Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════
10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):
https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):
https://youtu.be/RhS9hFLQnu8
THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:
https://youtu.be/syNOekZkO6M
The CONSTRICTOR HITCH
https://youtu.be/4LgbkXIF0oU
The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:
https://youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
The CLOVE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/kA48yzKYp3Q
THE DOUBLE FISHERMANS BEND
https://youtu.be/ZR-sElJmrio
The Prusik Hitch:
https://youtu.be/vMz8Qg1uBu4
The ROLLING HITCH:
https://youtu.be/Tds5Wp71xp0
The SHEET Bend:
https://youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
ThHE TAUT LINE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/3YlrFZHmo9w
TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING
https://youtu.be/RK5gE-3wuGI
═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr
═══════════ROPES / CORDAGE═══════════
Bear Essentials Knot Tying Kit on AMAZON
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref aa_maas&tag=maas
*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡Paracord Planet :
https://amzn.to/3XN5nVz
2mm UHWMPE Rope I use 1000LBS
https://amzn.to/4cCTwRd: How to Build a Floating Shelter - [Bushcraft Project]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gL_JMPvwOQM/mqdefault.jpg)






![Building DaVincis Simple Yet Revolutionary Spit Roast
Leonardo Davinci Invented this Flying Pendulum Escapement Device - Originally used in clocks - this one is adapted to a bushcraft spitroast that turns automatically!
*Inspirations* -
Book/audible: Leonardo Da Vinci - Walter Isaacson https://amzn.to/3XaCJOl
Incredible Bushcraft Videos - @FelixImmler https://www.youtube.com/@FelixImmler
Here are all the links I’ve referenced in the video!
*Gear I Make - Bear Essentials Gear *
[Helps support the channel keep content free, with no sponsors :) ]
*Knot Tying Kit:*
https://tinyurl.com/Bear-Essentials-Knot-Tying
or on Amazon USA: https://tinyurl.com/KnotTyingKit
*Sharpener Wallet (With Strop):*
https://tinyurl.com/BE-Sharpener-Wallet
or on Amazon USA: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Wallet-Sharpener
*Bushcraft Paracord:*
https://tinyurl.com/BushcraftParacord
*Pack Pouch:*
https://thebearessentials.com/products/foraging-pouch-axe-belt-holder
*Axe Mask With Sharpener*
https://thebearessentials.com/collections/axe-masks-sharpeners
*Bucksaw (Waitlist)*
https://thebearessentials.com/products/the-original-bucksaw-walnut
#Bushcraft #Camping #CampfireCooking
══════*Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════
10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE
https://youtu.be/5lLPAHK_k6I
The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):
https://youtu.be/Qc89VZ9JkN0
THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):
https://youtu.be/RhS9hFLQnu8
THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:
https://youtu.be/syNOekZkO6M
THE BEARS GRIP HITCH (NEW DISCOVERY)
https://youtu.be/67V5aS9XpdE?si=mTCTMV5B3EohoIIx
The CONSTRICTOR HITCH
https://youtu.be/4LgbkXIF0oU
The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:
https://youtu.be/S7ZdnCHcb48
THE DOUBLE FISHERMANS BEND
https://youtu.be/ZR-sElJmrio
THE DOUBLE DRAGON KNOT:
https://youtu.be/gWhLCM3Hm7U?si=NPGnn2PJhUBcVgWM
THE FARRIMOND FRICTION HITCH:
https://youtu.be/eQ_Qjk9XcHY?si=8qEgBnksvUINGIxf
The Prusik Hitch:
https://youtu.be/vMz8Qg1uBu4
The ROLLING HITCH:
https://youtu.be/Tds5Wp71xp0
The SHEET Bend:
https://youtu.be/Qfwc50zKmW0
THE TAUT LINE HITCH:
https://youtu.be/3YlrFZHmo9w
TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING
https://youtu.be/RK5gE-3wuGI
═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
➡https://amzn.to/3XBwvXr Building DaVincis Simple Yet Revolutionary Spit Roast](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i1Z-K3yXVUU/mqdefault.jpg)

