Bic Lighter – Communication and Tools Module
Bic Lighter for exceptional emergency situations. Although no Evakit equipment requires fire, this tool becomes crucial for emergency signaling, makeshift warming, or preparing foraged food. It can be combined with the inner strands of paracord to start a fire, strictly adhering to safety rules.
Emergency Flame Source for Exceptional Cases
This Bic lighter is part of Evakit’s communication and tools module (grey pouch). Although no equipment in the kit strictly requires the use of fire, this tool can prove crucial in certain emergency situations where a source of heat or flame becomes essential for survival.
Evakit Philosophy – Autonomy without Fire Dependence:
Self-Sufficient Kit Design:
- Food Rations: Directly consumable, no cooking or reheating required
- Drinking Water: High-performance filter straw, no boiling needed
- Body Warming: Chemical warmers and thermal equipment
- Lighting: Crank radio with integrated light and glow sticks
Exceptional Situations Requiring Fire:
Emergency Signaling:
- Distress Fire: Long-distance visible signal for rescue teams
- Signaling Smoke: Position indication in open terrain
- Nighttime Light Signals: Communication with search teams
- Temporary Markers: Marking important areas
Prolonged Survival:
- Emergency Warming: Supplement to depleted warmers
- Drying Equipment: Wet clothes, shoes
- Tool Disinfection: Flame sterilization if necessary
- Preparing Foraged Food: Cooking local resources
Medical Situations:
- Emergency Cauterization: In the complete absence of medical supplies
- Instrument Sterilization: Disinfection of the multi-tool
- Preparing Hot Compresses: Pain relief
Use with Evakit Paracord:
Ignition Technique:
- Inner Strands: Extracting nylon threads from 30m paracord
- Makeshift Tinder: Inner strands ignite easily
- Progressive Ignition: Starting with small combustible materials
- Fire Building: Progression to larger combustibles
Absolute Safety Rules:
- Total Control: Complete mastery of the environment before ignition
- Clear Area: Minimum 3m clear space around the fire
- Extinguishing Means: Water, sand, or soil immediately available
- Constant Monitoring: Never leave a fire unattended
- Complete Extinction: Thorough check before leaving the site
Technical Specifications:
Proven Bic Reliability:
- Robust Mechanism: Resistant to shocks and temperature variations
- Water Resistance: Gas protection against humidity
- Reliable Ignition: Operation even in cold weather
- Lifespan: Several hundred ignitions available
- Child Safety: Integrated protection mechanism
Emergency Use Protocols:
Prior Assessment:
- Actual Need: Ensure fire is essential
- Weather Conditions: Check for absence of strong wind
- Environment: Check for absence of flammable materials
- Extinguishing Means: Prepare extinguishing tools
Secure Ignition:
- Site Preparation: Clearing and protecting the area
- Graduated Materials: Tinder, kindling, main fuel
- Progressive Ignition: Methodical fire building
- Active Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of development
Complementarity in the Kit: The lighter complements the arsenal of tools in the Communication and Tools module, offering a solution for rare situations where the kit’s autonomous equipment reaches its limits. It represents the ultimate technical recourse.
User Responsibility: The user assumes full responsibility for the use of fire. Strictly adhere to local regulations, weather conditions, and safety measures. In case of doubt, prioritize the fire-free alternatives in the Evakit kit.
Last Resort Tool of the Evakit System – to be Used with the Utmost Caution and Responsibility.
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