Res-Q
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Post by Res-Q on Aug 12, 2014 2:43:47 GMT 10
Some people treat their bodies like a temple. I on the other hand treat mine like Luna Park !!!!! So, since i always carry some kind of snack food with me i thought i would try an experiment on the burn times of certain snack foods. Snacks i had on hand were from left to right Peanuts, Twisties, Macadamia and Corn chip. ( I had wanted to test a potato chip but i had eaten them the night before) First thing i did was to crush all the ingredients to see if they would take a spark with a ferro rod. Unfortunately this was an epic FAIL. So back to the trusty Bic lighter. Second was to see what the burn time was for each item. The results were as follows: Peanuts 41 secTwisties 27secMacadamia nut 3 minutes 14 secCorn Chip 1 minute 46 secondsThe Macadamia wins hands down.   |
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Post by arklatex on Aug 12, 2014 6:00:46 GMT 10
This is genius! I never heard or thought of this. Thanks!
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Aug 12, 2014 7:12:03 GMT 10
What a brilliant experiment!
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 12, 2014 7:40:37 GMT 10
Awesome res!
I do think junkfood will be well gone by shtf though. It'll be the first things to be consumed.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 12, 2014 7:43:15 GMT 10
regardless this is still brilliant.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 12, 2014 9:57:31 GMT 10
Some people treat their bodies like a temple. I on the other hand treat mine like Luna Park !!!!! So, since i always carry some kind of snack food with me i thought i would try an experiment on the burn times of certain snack foods. Snacks i had on hand were from left to right Peanuts, Twisties, Macadamia and Corn chip. ( I had wanted to test a potato chip but i had eaten them the night before) First thing i did was to crush all the ingredients to see if they would take a spark with a ferro rod. Unfortunately this was an epic FAIL. So back to the trusty Bic lighter. Second was to see what the burn time was for each item. The results were as follows: Peanuts 41 secTwisties 27secMacadamia nut 3 minutes 14 secCorn Chip 1 minute 46 secondsThe Macadamia wins hands down. Natural fats in macadamia would keep this burning for a while! |
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Post by Frank on Aug 12, 2014 10:03:46 GMT 10
Good stuff Res, hadn't thought of this kind of thing for tinder. Decent flame off the Mac
Was thinking the same thing Rem, macadamias=oily
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Post by Res-Q on Aug 12, 2014 14:51:46 GMT 10
Thanks for the feedback guys  I read somewhere that the hydrogenised fat in chips would allow you to start a fire in a survival situation. I was a little dubious about the claim so i decided to raid the cupboard and try some other fatty items i had on hand as well. It was disappointing that none of the items would take a spark from the ferro rod but still good info to know i guess. |
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Post by B on Aug 12, 2014 18:14:10 GMT 10
Love this! Thanks for sharing! Keep us updated when you try other products |
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 12, 2014 19:06:28 GMT 10
Thanks for the feedback guys I read somewhere that the hydrogenised fat in chips would allow you to start a fire in a survival situation. I was a little dubious about the claim so i decided to raid the cupboard and try some other fatty items i had on hand as well. It was disappointing that none of the items would take a spark from the ferro rod but still good info to know i guess. I remember throwing cheezles (sp?) in the fire and they would flare up and burn for ages. Maybe add them to your "burn list" Res-Q |
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 12, 2014 19:09:00 GMT 10
Sorry for the double post/thread hijack mate..But ive always wanted to try this.  |
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Post by B on Aug 12, 2014 20:34:14 GMT 10
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Post by B on Aug 12, 2014 20:35:15 GMT 10
The paper lit well, but only for a few seconds  |
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Post by Frank on Aug 12, 2014 21:16:37 GMT 10
Good work B, interesting to see
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Post by Res-Q on Aug 13, 2014 9:00:15 GMT 10
Nice work B This is exactly the reason why you need to go out and try this stuff for yourself and not accept YOUTUBE and the NET as gospel. I couldnt tell you the amount of time and money i've wasted on trying out survivalist stuff from Youtube thats never worked in real life. Your crayon test proved it again. Thanks  |
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Post by Res-Q on Aug 13, 2014 11:30:03 GMT 10
STANDBY STANDBY, Update on snack food tinder database. Cheezels v's Thins crisps Thins brand potato chip: would not hold a flame for more than a few seconds on repeated lighting. Possibly due to the pack saying they have 60% less fat!!!!!!! Cheezels burnt for an outstanding 2 minutes 9 seconds. Good solid flame for the duration of the test. Folks we have a new winner. CHEEZELS Please feel free to add to this important survival database at anytime  |
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Post by arklatex on Aug 13, 2014 12:30:44 GMT 10
Seeing is believing!!! I just tried this. Not sure if yall have fritos over there but they are just corn chips. I had to try it for myself. This frito burned for 2 minutes. Attachments:
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Post by myrrph on Aug 13, 2014 14:34:54 GMT 10
lol. u know what this means right? if u wanna lose weight. DO NOT EAT CHEZELS!
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 13, 2014 14:38:28 GMT 10
LOL Res-Q...i knew it !!! this thread is going to turn into a "Lets see what burns" thread lol Im going home to raid the pantry! |
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 13, 2014 17:00:25 GMT 10
Not snack food but I wonder how long a can of spam would burn for? |
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