Light sticks

[counsellor]

Moved in to a house where an ex SAS bloke once lived. so now I’ve got lot of useful stuff including light sticks but got to say I have never used them.
So do they have a shelve life ?

[the-gnole]

Take one out and give it a try, they should be OK if the packet is still puffy, if it is flat then it might not be any good.

[WhiteWolf]

Moved in to a house where an ex SAS bloke once lived. so now I’ve got lot of useful stuff including light sticks but got to say I have never used them.
So do they have a shelve life ?

Be careful of that block of marzipan that you found under the bath

WW

[Huorn]

Never had a problem with them breaking accidently so have them in a pocket in the back pack (if you put three or four together they would be even less likely to break) or in the glove box when out and about, at home they are on a few shelves around the house.

Best to always keep them in the original packaging as well as it is nitrogen filled mylar, once out of the packet they start to absorb air through the plastic.

Thanks for answering that TG. I think I might get some to keep with the kit in the car.

Cheers

H

[Bladerunner]

I also use bungees which stretch when hit rather better than nylon cordage

I am not a fan of bungees as I see them as a very easy way to lose an eye. I'm not saying you are incompetent but some people out there don't realise how dangerous they can be if not treated with utmost respect.

Be lucky

[readytogorightnow]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned using spent cyalumes as fuel. Pour onto the kindling or around the tinder. They won't take a spark but when hit with a flame the liquid ignites.