Why Upgrade Your Bic Lighter?
Bic lighters are popular among smokers, campers, and survivalists because of their reliability and durability. But did you know that you can upgrade your Bic lighter to make it even more useful? Whether you want to turn it into a mini flashlight, a survival kit, or a bottle opener, there are several hacks you can do to upgrade your Bic lighter. In this article, we will show you how.
Upgrade 1: Turn Your Bic Lighter Into a Mini Flashlight
If you’re camping or hiking at night, you can turn your Bic lighter into a mini flashlight. All you need is a small piece of translucent plastic or paper, such as a candy wrapper or a milk jug, and a rubber band. Wrap the plastic around the bottom of the lighter, covering the metal part but leaving the flame uncovered. Secure the plastic with a rubber band. Now when you turn on your lighter, the plastic will diffuse the light and create a mini flashlight.
Upgrade 2: Make Your Bic Lighter Into a Survival Kit
If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, you can turn your Bic lighter into a survival kit. All you need is some duct tape, a small knife or razor blade, and some fishing line or twine. Wrap the duct tape around the lighter, leaving some sticking out at the end. Attach the knife or blade to the duct tape with the fishing line or twine. Now you have a mini survival kit that can help you in emergencies.
Upgrade 3: Use Your Bic Lighter as a Bottle Opener
If you’re at a BBQ or a party and you need to open a bottle, you can use your Bic lighter as a bottle opener. Hold the lighter horizontally and place the bottom of the bottle cap on the edge of the lighter. Push down firmly and pop the cap off.
Upgrade 4: Customize Your Bic Lighter
If you’re an artist or a DIY enthusiast, you can customize your Bic lighter to make it unique. You can use Sharpie markers, paint, stickers, or washi tape to decorate your lighter with your favorite colors, patterns, or designs. You can also add some bling to your lighter with rhinestones, glitter, or sequins. Just make sure you don’t cover the warning labels or the flame guard.
Upgrade 5: Replace the Flint and Fluid in Your Bic Lighter
If you want your Bic lighter to last longer and work better, you can replace the flint and fluid. To replace the flint, unscrew the thumbwheel on the bottom of the lighter and take out the old flint. Insert a new flint and screw the thumbwheel back on. To refill the fluid, hold the lighter upside down and insert the tip of the refill canister into the filler valve on the bottom of the lighter. Press down firmly and release. Repeat until the fuel reaches the top of the tank.
