[geeks] Bug-Out Bags

[Bill Bradford]

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 03:04:23PM -0600, ed at arxsystems.net wrote:
> One thing I did not see in the list are cigarette lighters.  I
> usually keep 2 or 3 Bic lighters in my hunting gear, and usually
> augment that with a Zippo in my pocket as one of my everyday carry
> items.  It's easier than fiddling around with matches or
> firestarters if things are somewhat damp or windy.  When I want
> fire, I want it NOW.  Also makes a quick way to sterilize a needle
> or knife blade for digging out splinters and other foreign bodies.

The problem with a Zippo is that the fuel eventually evaporates; will a Bic
hold up long-term (6+months) if I stick it in a plastic bag?

Bill

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Bill Bradford 
Houston, Texas