marlin55388 wrote on Dec 9^th, 2010 at 5:35am:

If one does ditch in cold water I sure would not want to find out the "system" (complex or otherwise) that I had developed is something that I could get my cold, numb, poor functioning body and compromised mental status to do. Is it an easy walk in the park always successful thing you can do...if not  :'( they wont be yours.... <snip> So you think you can always flick your BIC :-/   , I hope you know so!

At the risk of being redundant (an unfortunate character flaw ::)), that's why I've recommended a fire steel and striker.  Even ham-handed you can operate these.


Mad_Mat wrote on Dec 9^th, 2010 at 1:28pm:

"don't forget your Off or whatever - bug spray will also ignite

But 100% deet doesn't.  Nice sizzle; no flame.

dd