Videos tagged with SOG Aura

This video is a practical, in-field test of various commercial firestarters from survival brands, focusing on their immediate performance when a quick flame is needed. The creator emphasizes simplicity, ease of use in adverse conditions (cold, wind, snow, rain), and high initial burn heat, eschewing homemade methods. Specific products like Trioxane Fuel Bars, UCO Firestarter kits (Sweetfire), Coughlans Tinder Kit, FATWOOD, SOG Aura, and Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel are mentioned and linked. The review aims for a quick look at performance rather than a bushcraft clinic, with the creator expressing a preference for commercially made, ready-to-use firestarters.

This review tests various firestarters in extreme cold and snow conditions. Trioxane fuel bars proved superior, reliably igniting and sustaining a flame. Other tested options like UST WetFire and Esbit solid fuel cubes failed to perform, highlighting the critical need for firestarters that generate intense heat in harsh environments. Cotton-based tinder also struggled due to moisture and cold, requiring difficult preparation.

This video provides a review of the SOG Aura knife, highlighting its value proposition at $25. The reviewer emphasizes its light weight (7 ounces for the knife, 10.5 with sheath) for a wilderness bowie. While praising the 8Cr13Mov steel and its suitability for tasks like food and fire preparation, the reviewer notes the need to potentially modify the aggressive choil hook. The knife is recommended for its performance relative to its price point, earning a 8.5 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale. The video also includes Amazon affiliate links for purchasing.