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Hand sanitizer as a fire starter
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May 3, 2009 at 4:35 pm #1241100
A hiker recently caught out overnight in the White Mts. of NH, used hand sanitizer to get a fire going. I carry hand sanitizer as an easy way to clean hands after bathroom use, etc. No water, soap or towel is needed. It is alcohol based and apparently can be used as a fire starter.
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