While an instant flame is generally better than just a spark in a survival situation, it is no good if you have no tinder, or the tinder is soaking wet. Here is how to modify a Bic lighter for bushcraft and survival use. (Most times, so also have back up fire lighting tools.) While it can be susceptible to the cold and wet, it is a handy survival device, but it can be improved somewhat. I enjoy playing around with the flint and steel and various methods of friction fire, but the Bic lighter provides instant flame. How to modify a Bic lighter for bushcraft and survival use.
