Originally Posted by coyotebc
Trying to light a lighter when in the early stages of hypothermia is a real treat
I know from experience


Quoted for truth and experience.

Having a road flare in your ruck is a good way to get a fire going when your motor skills and mental agility have started to slow. Pop the cap, scratch = instant fire. The larger size of all involved makes those uncooperative fingers a little more tolerable.


JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.

I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.