Master Nylo: As stated , Iām with u on the Bic. I used to use Duct or Gorilla tape, wrapped around my Bic, as a tape source for small repairs and first-aid. Iāve since discovered the Gearward closed top, bicycle rubber holder sleeve, with metal grommet top , to put it on a key or neck chain or lanyard. Makes the Bic watertight in the sleeve & protects it from accidental discharge, if u donāt push it in too far. I also wrap the area below the lighter plunger with a few!turns of electrical tape , lull tab at the end to keep the plunger from being depressed. Others wrap a small. zip tie and cut off the excess to do the same task You canāt also cut the sleeve into about 5 x 1/2ā pieces of rubber timder. I spray silicone on mine periodically to keep it supple. It rides on my keychain. I guess that u could make ur own if you heat seal a piece of bicycle race tire and add a grommet.
Now I keep 12ā x 2ā, of Gorilla Tape wound round my medium sized Bison capsule containing my emergency meds. The capsule is also on my keychain, along with a Fennix EO-5 ( w. Energizer Lithium AAA battery), P-38, medium Bison tube whistle, Christy Knife ( which I remove if Iām going into a location with metal detectors, yellow bulb Photon Freedom coin cell light ( carried switch in in its plastic holder to prevent accidental āonā) , small pry key, , Swiss-Tech Utili tool and some keys and car fob. Itās a bit big & heavy. But I don't find it obvious or uncomfortable in a suit or jeans. And it gives me a secure feeling and emergency options. I used to carry a small AA plastic compass on the keychain too. But the unprotected plastic bubble top got so scratched-up, I couldnāt read the compass. Anyone have any ideas for a compass replacement?
PS: I have 10-15 waterproof Storm Matches , 2 striker boards , 2 compressed Tinder Tabs and a small BSA ferro rod in a small Zip-Loc bag in my EDC bag. I donāt think the BSA rod is offered my longer. But small ferro rods r available on the internet.
has sellers that sell Bic lighters. However I make a big effort not to buy anything from Amazon. I donāt even look there. I looked online with several search engines, in multiple super markets, mini marts, bodega type stores, street markets, smoking shops, gas stations and Ā£1 stores, all places that sell lighters. None sold Bic.
