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Brass and Aluminium Alloy Fire Piston 13 x 2 cm Fuel-Free and Spark-Free Compression Lighter Emergency Fire Starter Camping Bushcraft

Brass and Aluminium Alloy Fire Piston 13 x 2 cm Fuel-Free and Spark-Free Compression Lighter Emergency Fire Starter Camping Bushcraft

The compression fire piston ignites tinder simply by compressing air. The metal body with a knurled grip is suitable for survival gear as well as camping in the woods. Full description
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Brass and Aluminium Alloy Fire Piston 13 x 2 cm Fuel-Free and Spark-Free Compression Lighter Emergency Fire Starter Camping Bushcraft

The fire piston is a simple tool for starting a fire, which operates on the principle of rapid air compression. The cylinder body is made of aluminium alloy and the piston with the head is made of brass, making the entire lighter feel sturdy and fit well in the hand. It does not require gas, petrol, batteries, or flint, and therefore is suitable as a backup fire source for a backpack, car, or emergency kit. You will appreciate it for camping, hiking, bushcraft, and for teaching how heat transfer works during air compression. The compact shape of the cylinder fits into a jacket pocket or a small gear pouch.

The principle is simple: place a small piece of tinder into the recess at the tip of the piston, insert the piston into the cylinder, and with a quick palm strike, push it all the way down. The air inside the cylinder is rapidly compressed and heated enough for the tinder to begin smouldering. You then quickly pull out the piston and transfer the smouldering hot tinder to the prepared kindling made of dry grass, bark, or shavings. The seal is ensured by two black sealing rings on the brass piston, and the knurled surfaces on the cylinder improve grip even in wet hands, while the brass cap has a hole for a cord or carabiner.

  • Type – fuel-free compression fire piston
  • Material – aluminium alloy and brass
  • Dimensions – 13 x 2 x 2 cm
  • Weight – 125 g
  • Sealing – two sealing rings on the piston
  • Grip – knurled surfaces on the body of the cylinder
  • Attachment – hole in the cap for a cord
  • Usage – camping, hiking, bushcraft, and emergency kit
  • Package contents – 1 fire piston consisting of a cylinder and brass piston, tinder is not included

For reliable ignition, use dry and highly flammable tinder, such as charred cotton cloth, fungus, or fine fibres, and test the ignition at home before a longer trip. Keep both the piston and cylinder clean, free from sand and dust, so that the sealing rings seat properly and the compressed air does not escape. After use, allow the piston to cool down and carefully clean any residual tinder from the tip. Store the lighter in a dry place, out of reach of children, and always observe safety and local fire-starting regulations when working with fire.

The compression fire piston is a practical addition to any outdoor kit that works without gas, petrol, or batteries. The combination of the aluminium alloy cylinder and brass piston gives the lighter strength, and with dimensions of 13 x 2 cm and a weight of 125 g, it takes up minimal space in your backpack. It is suitable as a backup fire source for hikes, camping, and nature expeditions, as well as an interesting tool for bushcraft enthusiasts and survivalists. Thanks to the hole in the cap, you can attach it to a cord and keep it handy. It also makes a nice gift for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.

Price incl. VAT €66.77