Alcohol wipes?

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Buck268

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Anybody incorperate these into their survival kits? Obvious first aid applications plus they take a light extremely well, although I haven't tried it with a ferro rod, can't imagine a problem... I have seen them dry out in the packing though- any way to ensure freshness?
 
I carry em in my FAK.
They DO take a spark.

If you get the foil lined versions they don't dry up unless they get punctured.
The plastic lined ones seem to dry up fairly quick.

They fold up tiny and work like a charm.

There are the same form factor fingernail polish remover and it burns longer.
 
Hmm, well I might have to get some for my altoid fire kit... Any idea what brands are foil lined?
 
Sorry - guess I should have mentioned that!

ReliOn Alcohol Swabs from WalMart are foil lined.
100 of em of $1.18.

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http://www.relion.com/diabetes/alcohol-swabs

Paper thin and take a spark.

Look for em in the diabetes section near the pharmacy.
 
I use BD swabs by Becton Dickenson. I carry them primarily for medical purposes. They are foil lined and the swabs hold more alcohol than some cheaper brands. They are also good for cleaning gunk off knives in the field.
 
What I do when car camping or hiking is I take a glass or plastic jar and fill it with bulk gauze pads (3x3 or so) I then pour enough rubbing alcohol in there so that all the pads take in all they can.
While camping I find these work better for cleaning dirty hands or knives then regular alcohol pads.
I will also sometimes add a bit of savalon or surgical green soap to the alcohol,mix it well then pour it into the jar. This combination really cleans the hands well
 
lol yeah i carry them every where and in all my go bags and in all my first aid kits. they work great for fire and cleaning small cuts and disinfecting stuff. great little pieces of kit. and like mentioned above get the foil lined for sure
 
I buy a bottle of these and put them in a ziplock but I add a little bit of water and/or alcohol to ensure they stay saturated. Good for hands.
Another bag has the monkey butt wipes.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
They are also good for cleaning gunk off knives in the field.
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A HUGE :thumbup: on this--- non-stainless knives will keep their edges much, much longer in the field if you clean fat/blood/vegetation off of them. Just do the major cleaning with dirt (watch your fingers, of course) and then finish off with the wipe--which will displace any moisture as well as fingerprints. Been doing it for years. :)
 
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