Fire pistons (also called “tinder syringes”) are convenient survival tools that make producing an ember without matches quick and simple. Simply load some easily combustible material into the divot at the end of the piston rod’s divot to start it burning!
Precision machined, this fire starter boasts storage compartments for tinder and lubricant – designed to withstand rugged wilderness use.
Easy to assemble
The Fire Piston is an innovative device, combining fascinating physical principles with high quality and versatility. The cylinder features an IPX8 fully waterproof capsule for tinder storage while its detachable handle contains a ferrocerium rod as a backup method of starting fires in case of emergencies. Furthermore, both piston and vent seals are perfectly sealed using high quality nitrile rubber gaskets which offer maximum resistance against abrasion, heat and cold. They’re also fully compatible with all common lubricants!
Fire pistons are ancient tools used for starting fires by compressing air until it heats it, which ignites a piece of char cloth. Popular among backpackers, hikers, campers and survivalists as they don’t require matches or lighters – perfect additions to bug out bags or go bags – though their costs make diversifying your emergency supplies with multiple kinds of fire starters advisable.
Easy to store
Fire pistons are an effective and straightforward way to start fires without matches or lighters, thanks to their portable design, ease of use, and compression of air to increase temperature. You can store these in your pocket or backpack making them a valuable part of any outdoor survival kit.
They are carefully hand-carved and pre-tested from the horn of an Asian water buffalo and designed to last over 250 uses before needing replacement. Plus, each set includes 4 replacement gaskets – simply unscrew the piston handle to install new ones!
Securing it on a solid surface, fill the end of the piston rod with cotton balls, dry leaves or birch bark tinder material such as cotton balls. Press down quickly on the piston rod until an airtight seal forms; transfer this ember back onto the bundle for lighting it! Additionally, this device features an IPX8 container designed specifically to store tinder, as well as an uncompressable handle piece equipped with an effective fire steel as a backup source of fire.
Easy to light
The Fire Piston is an ingenious device that utilizes an intriguing but straightforward principle to ignite flame. Compact and user-friendly, it makes an invaluable addition to any survival kit. Once its cylinder has been filled with tinder material, its piston can quickly compress air using striking to produce heat that ignites it – similar to how diesel engines work but more accessible! – making fire starting easier.
The Bushcraft Essentials Fire Pump offers an intriguing physical principle with superior quality and versatility. The cylinder incorporates an IPX8 waterproof container to store tinder while an unscrewable handle piece contains a fire steel for alternative flame generation. Both piston and vent valve are securely sealed using high quality nitrile rubber gaskets which offer exceptional abrasion resistance as well as cold and heat resistance, plus compatibility with all common lubricants.
Easy to clean
The fire piston is both an emergency tool and fascinating conversation piece, harnessing compressed air to ignite a piece of char cloth to start fires quickly and safely. Plus, its easy use makes it ideal for teaching children about science!
Start by inserting the char cloth into the end of the piston, giving it a sharp tap, then quickly withdraw it to dump your lit ember on some waiting tinder. Be quick when extracting your piston as the hot air will escape rapidly otherwise a few drops of oil may help. At the bottom of your cylinder is an o-ring which acts as a vacuum release valve so that periodic cleaning and maintenance of your chamber is easily accessible – this o-ring made from nitrile rubber means it is highly resistant against cold and heat!
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