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Ultimate Survivalist has a really clever way to start a fire with a flashlight. All you have to do is remove the silver cup from the end of the flashlight, put some tinder in the bottom, and aim it at the sun to set the tinder on fire.
I can’t imagine a situation where someone would have a flashlight but not a lighter or a firesteel, but you never know. The reason we should learn all the survival tips we can is so we can be prepared for the unexpected.
You can watch the full video below.
That was freakin’ awesome! I had no idea you could start a fire with a flashlight like that. I wonder if it will work with all flashlights though.
Really cool tutorial. I had no idea that such a thing is even possible!
However, I don’t think it’s too useful – having a flashlight but no lighter? That sounds strange to me.
I’ve tried such method and it really works if you have a dry paper.
Have anyone here ever brought the x800 led flashlight by shadowhawk?? I don’t know if I should buy it or not.. just wondering if anyone else think its worth the buck.. because according to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNr-7RWM0bw this is a strong puppy