I process chapstic tubes that way and use them for match cases. They hold 7 large waterproofed strike anywhere matches by alternating the heads up and down, a birthday candle fits in the center and a few model will actually allow you to carry a compressed cotton ball under the lid. Great tutorial.

Love it! Your videos should be required watching in elementary and high schools. College and Senior Citizen schools too. Learning to use your brain is a much needed survival school, and you are performing a desperately needed public service. God bless America! I almost threw away a bunch of old chapstick I had, but now I have many uses for it. I can't say thanks enough. Thanks.

I use it under my nose when I have a cold and have to blow my nose a lot. Much cheaper than fancy premoisterized tissue and frankly works better. I can use the roughest dollar tree tissue or toilet paper and never get a rash under my nose.

I paused the video to test one of the uses, and my boss just caught me smearing chapstick against my glasses...wasn't sure how to explain.

Hands down the best ChapStick video on the internet.

The Q-tip Chapstick lighter was really cool

lubricity! lol... Best word ever!

Rub this around the inside of screw on food jars, keeps the lid from sticking. Rub a light coat over the inside of Tupperware container to keep it from staining. Use on pets paw for emergency burns from hot concrete or cuts. I just found your channel, I like it! I’ve got a brother that is a huge prepper, I am gonna recommend this channel to him! I see you have a USMC knife, if you served in the armed forces a big thank you! If no, then thanks for making this channel anyways!! 😁🤗

You can also pry the bottom screw out, pull it back, and push it in really hard. The cap will fly across the campsite and hit your buddy in the head. :D

You could use the empty tube to hold needles for a homemade sewing kit.

"...my wife doesnt know about it and now I can go out and buy some guns..." lel

Wow the wound treatment idea is really good. Would not have thought, that Lip Balm is such a versatile tool.

Sootch? You're videos are my favorite...everyday items with survival uses. Genius.

Great info !! Now you need to do the 25 SHTF uses for q-tips !!

Another good use is a loose or dirty 8mm stereo or mono phono jack rubbing a small amount on shaft helps reduce noise. I just did this on my warn out laptop phono jack and it reduced static noise to almost none at all. Good for cleaning the contacts and preventing oxidation at the same time.

You could also use it to wax the string of your bow!

The final idea mentioned at the very end is a great recommendation. I never thought of this product as a treatment for butt hurt, and though it may not be a cure, it's as good a suggestion as any for that ailment. lol I keep a stick of Carmex in my EDC kit and it's one of my most used items. Good video!

Also doubles as an excellent sunblock in a pinch have used it multiple times in the field. Especially if it it 15 or 30 spf the reduction of a sun burn during inhospitable weather allows for great increases in mobility and reduces fatigue

Loving the stash idea! Great spot to hide some cash!

A lot of these hacks were common Bees Wax "hacks" that my Aunts knew and used back in the 1960's. Such as Car battery terminal posts, Window and drawers sticking, sealing and waterproofing shoes and boots, etc...

Using the empty tube as a pill bottle like aspirin or Ibuprofen works as well. Thanks for the video.

There's a product I've used called "climb on bar" it's the same stuff, just in a larger tin. I've used it a lot to pack up small cuts and cracking cuticles, as well as lips and to sooth sunburns. Great video!

I remember watching that movie "The Book of Eli" ...and I was thinking... Note to self: get chap stick for the post Apocalypse

I would never hide cash in one of those because I always loose my chap stick and have to keep buying it all the time. Another use is you can use the empty as a pill bottle if the pills are small.

I wouldn't use the Burt's Beeswax on most of this due to how expensive it is. Use the cheap chapstick for most of this and save the Burt's for lips and skin.

10:01 Quote of the century button

I think I'd say this is the most useful video I have ever seen, thank you so much.

My Boy Scout Troop always kept the medicated Chapstick in their pocket first aid kits. As well as protecting lips from being chapped, it also works as ointment for cuts, and it is spf 15 sunscreen, which can be put on your nose and ears when you feel them getting sunburned. I have always kept a stick in my tackle box.

Thank you for these videos. They really are full of helpful information. At the beginning you mentioned some reasons for making these videos. Another reason I thought of was that you might have some suggestions I might not normally think of. I'm really new to this sort of thing, so I'm enjoying every one of these videos that I watch. I like all the little bits of humor you leave or put in. Even some of the out takes are educational Thanks again, Bruce

Another great super small prep that does almost everything you can do with chap stick is candles, specifically the tiny tea light candles. There are so many things you can do besides the obvious burning a candle for light.

"25 SHTF uses for Chapstick!" *Proceeds to rub chapstick on everything like it is magical healing WD 40* I did like some of the uses though, good job.

Awesome video, I am gonna put a couple chapsticks in my bug out bag.

Not Burt's Bees! That's the Rainier Arms of chap :)

Enjoyed your tips. And your sense of humor! Thanks for sharing some cool ideas.

Great info...I've always got chapstick :)

Vasoline makes a miniature tub that fits in the pocket. I like that because i find that if it gets hot out the chapstick melts in the tube and can run out.

This might seem strange, but I use a Chapstick tube in my Urban Altoids EDC to carry deodorant. I simply bought a stick of deodorant, cut off the chapstick (I saved and melted it onto a spoon and put it in another container - waste not, want not), then essentially bored the empty chapstick tube down into the deodorant, and wiped away the excess. I marked it CLEARLY - wouldn't want to put it on my lips. It might seem strange to some people, but I'm in an urban environment and not tactical, and in the event of a survival situation, moral is a big issue, and for me, being able to put on some deodorant would be a real boost.

Take a small pan, melt the contents of a tube, then dip in a length of absorbent string, remove string and remove excess chap stick after it cools since it doesn't set like hard wax, then wrap around bic lighter for fire starter or a stiff wick to reach in to hard to reach places such as lighting a Firebox stove or a deep candle in a jar. Any where you need flame that is hard to reach. Always right there on the lighter.

I'm totally going to use it for when my backpack zipper gets stuck!! Thanks!

My husband and I are beginner preppers and your videos are very helpful. I enjoy watching and learning from someone so knowledgeable. I especially like the comment about hiding cash to buy extra ammo and gear, as I find myself trying to do the same. lol I'm excited about setting up a day to try all of the stuff I've learned so far. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.

Great for bow string and also crossbow... I even add a layer to slide on handgun.

when you repairing your gear on the field, and yoir needle had a hard time going tbrough thick material, dipp it in to a chapstick . Its will help !!!

You make awesome videos, keep up the good work!

It can be used on hand saws if you are cutting green wood and the blade is sticky. Use it on the weather seal on your car or caulking fine cracks around windows to stop draughts. Coat matches to make them water proof.

I had honestly never considered this as a lube or item worthy for camping/SHTF. glad to have seen this movie.

You can put chapstick on your matches makes them water proof and a bit windproof. Makes the fire last longer too.

I've been using petroleum jelly for years to lube things. Especially plastic gears. But lip balm is a great idea. Thanks.

Awesome video. Gotta try this for the safety glasses I wear at work. Always fogging up.

Good Stuff! I love these type vids. I can always pick something new up that I hadn't thought of! Thanks +Sootch00 !

At last a video that is to the point, up close to show you what they are doing and informative...love it and now going out to buy chapstick..

I used it everyday and I never would have thought about sm of these. I think I might make sm of those mini kits with my empty ones. Great vid :)

The money stash part was funny af.. But again very useful information. Thanks!

I always included chap stick in my bag, but almost for only fire, but now I know thanks.

A Maglite manual I once read advised putting Vaseline on the screw threads to stop them from oxidizing. I bet you chapstick would work as well.

use chapstick on the first 2 to 3 foot of fishing line if you don't have a float. wax is obviously waterproof and will cause that light line to float for worm fishing or whatever you have. also, what's up some people's vulgar comments on this channel? let's mature up here a bit.

Some great tips here Sootch. Never thought of the hideaway trick for a little stash. Great idea!

Cotton balls with Vaseline rubbed into/onto them make great fire starters. I pack a bunch in a large prescription pill container and they burn more than long enough to get kindling going. And I bet you can come up with dozens of uses for Vaseline as well. Non Sibi,Sed Patriae.

Good use for chap sticks that are unpleasant. I'll put on in the pickup for fire starter. Thanks. When empty, refilling with wax would be good from one of the softer wax candles.

adding onto the money/tiny survival kit (empty chapstick container), you can also put matches in there and then attach a striker on the inside of the cap.

Like the slide rule at c. 8:50! Fun video. Thanks.

I've used chapstick for squeaky sling swivels on a rifle and to free up sticky locks and keys

Wow, slide rule in the drawer at 8:39 -- for, I guess, if you need to calculate & there are no batteries or electricity, or you need to calculate while you're under water or in wet conditions. Hey, it could happen, such as if you're out at sea & need to do trig to navigate.

I found that using chapstick in the socket of a bow drill helps reduce friction for a better spin.

Sootch ...you're a MOUNTAIN MAN !!!!! Thx !!!!!

***** Hey Sootch you can use it on your Crossbow strings, You can use it to Insulate Wires from wet conditions, You can lubricate a Lock Shackle with it, You can put it on Bug Bites Etc. Hope you like my uses there are lots more. :D N.

along the same lines - Vaseline (petrol jelly) has a zillion uses. The first that comes to mind is using it for chapped lips.

If you are finding you are having nosebleeds, maybe altitude or humidity etc... you can take a small bit of the chapstick on your finger and rub it in your nose. It will work to prevent further nosebleeds

Why is this ALWAYS on the sidebar of EVERY video I watch? It's not even one of those "suggested for you" vids. I swear it like EVERYWHERE.

Thanks for making this vid, I learned a lot. Now CS is part of my EDC.

Excellent video on uses of chapstick. I love the stash/survival idea, thank you very much for some food for thought.

I like how you find random shit and rub Chapstick on it and half the time it does nothing but you're still like "look at that"

Wow. Just learned something new. Thank you!

That was great espe-cially the money cache, and wife can not find the money, and the purchase ammunition part. :D

LOL about the stash money for ammo and guns. I will have to try that one.

Good advice love this. This could be useful in the snow if your in a refuge of some sort.

great video. I learned a lot by watching and I am always smiling by the end of it. Keep on making these video's. You are really good at it.

Wow sootch I was just using Chapstick well Carmex on my thumb bc I had a bad cut and it's been cracking so I put some on works great. This was like two days ago and now your vids out on the different used of Chapstick pretty cool

Another good thing to have is crayola crayons or other manufactures they are basically candles just take the tip off and light the paper

Great tips.I really like the cash hideaway.

Thanks - some of these I didn't know and we always get them free from different businesses

Another good idea man, we meet today this afternoon you are just as cool in person. Really enjoyed meeting you man, and thanks for stoping cujo from getting me today lol, later man

Gotta love chapstick - and Burt's is a really good product, lasts forever.

Great examples and ideas! Thanks Don!

chapstick on snare lines makes them snap faster (noose part). Tho not as effective as other products a glob of chapstick can help remove a dug in tick (same as Vaseline to smoother it to make it move). I have one time used chapstick to cover my face to keep mosquitoes off during a canoe trip when I lost my bag (i know I know tie your bag down..I forgot) when horsing around flipped my canoe.

Excellent thoughts. Pretty much similar uses as fixing wax. For specifics sake...Chapstick would be Fuel not Accelerant. Accelerants burn from the vapor that emits from the fuel. Great video BTW!

Another great video... Thanks for all you do.

This is quite interesting, Don. I never thought of these.

Awesome video packed with lots of great info! Thanks again. Definitely gonna add some chapstick to my survival bag.

You can also lube a drawer with a bar of soap ivory would be good Because it's cheap it may not be the best because it doesn't have a good oil content Which is needed to lubricate the drawer that sticks a bit

This has just got me thinking mate i know you love the cotton ball technique wold that stick work on tumble dryer lint thanks for the cool videos rick uk 😎

On threads in the field maybe, but not on acme treads on a vise or leather goods or batteries. Why not, because anyone worth their salt will keep these thing clean & lubed with the correct lube for them. The best way to survive a survival situation is to not get caught in one to begin with, second best way is to have everything prepared, before the situation develops. Your video is the third, & that should never happen. You had some good ideals.

Awesome video, from a new fan across the pond.

Empty tube is good for storing needles too

Another great use is a seam sealer if your tent leaks

Another use, rub the balm all over your hands as you gut an animal after you skin it, makes washing all the blood off real easy, unless you have gloves at the time. When pooping out in the woods, if to is short supply or none, smear a lot of balm between your cheeks, a lot less messy,

i use this on my guitar string cause the way i play my strings will detune so i apply this and i guess me being so crazy on my guitar i heat my strings up and this slightly cools the string down ALSO a plus is its scented chapstick and as i play i can smell the smell from the chapstick its REALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man, who knew so many uses for chap stick!!!

You can use bar soap to lubricate as well.

I prefer Vaseline for knife edges while camping, just for reasons of odor. There be bears where I camp and chap sticks tend to be flavored or scented with food type stuffs and I don't like food odors on my gear that I keep in my tent.

You just got a Like for your comment about using the chapstick container to hide money from your wife...lol.