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.
@AndyMuellerez2b8 жыл бұрын
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.
@amarellaharte5749 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThalamusMinimus9 жыл бұрын
Great on hemorrhoids too.
@watchandpray89182 жыл бұрын
@@ThalamusMinimus Eeewwww!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@jhr71902 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I use my sister's strawberry-chapstick on my bloody hemorrhoids when she's not home. Then I put the cap back on and put it back in her room. Is that ok?
@jed52912 жыл бұрын
@@jhr7190 bro
@FTWFallout2222 жыл бұрын
@@jhr7190 chaotic evil but funny
@PennsylvaniaPlinker10 жыл бұрын
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.
@communistjesus9 жыл бұрын
against my glasses...wasn't sure how to explain.
@Jealkeja9 жыл бұрын
communistjesus are you insane?
@communistjesus9 жыл бұрын
Jealkeja are you insane?
@l3eaver4 жыл бұрын
Perfect size for hooping
@pammd-b88113 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@fr33rid3r339 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best ChapStick video on the internet.
@adamslater45929 жыл бұрын
I can't tell if your serious or not.
@TheContingencyPlan7 жыл бұрын
Adam Slater - you're
@therealjarett8 жыл бұрын
The Q-tip Chapstick lighter was really cool
@_Manfat9 жыл бұрын
lubricity! lol... Best word ever!
@FlowerGemsGirl5 жыл бұрын
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!! 😁🤗
@pete566810 жыл бұрын
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
@jameslovesjammie10 жыл бұрын
You could use the empty tube to hold needles for a homemade sewing kit.
@ecpcharles8 жыл бұрын
"...my wife doesnt know about it and now I can go out and buy some guns..." lel
@FISHDINHO4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@RamSkirata10 жыл бұрын
Wow the wound treatment idea is really good. Would not have thought, that Lip Balm is such a versatile tool.
@jessebrown47554 жыл бұрын
Me either
@clevercloggs70295 жыл бұрын
Sootch? You're videos are my favorite...everyday items with survival uses. Genius.
@mdmitchell271510 жыл бұрын
Great info !! Now you need to do the 25 SHTF uses for q-tips !!
@richeck32810 жыл бұрын
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.
@browneye7710 жыл бұрын
You could also use it to wax the string of your bow!
@slowdancer55633 жыл бұрын
Roger that and thank you.
@Odiex2710 жыл бұрын
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!
@chazvillarreal388310 жыл бұрын
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
@RealitySurvival10 жыл бұрын
Loving the stash idea! Great spot to hide some cash!
@PreparedWolf3410 жыл бұрын
Love the ending use. LOL!
@mogedude10 жыл бұрын
Yeah... good idea.. put money in the one thing that you (or at least i) always lose
@KandaJE4 жыл бұрын
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...
@TheContingencyPlan7 жыл бұрын
Using the empty tube as a pill bottle like aspirin or Ibuprofen works as well. Thanks for the video.
@NoChance190910 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheyKNOWandYOUdont10 жыл бұрын
I remember watching that movie "The Book of Eli" ...and I was thinking... Note to self: get chap stick for the post Apocalypse
@highlander72310 жыл бұрын
thank God I'm not the only one. when I saw that scene about barter I instantly thought "they are lite cheap.... oh man I know what I am missing in the bob."
@fffreddie9 жыл бұрын
Watching "The Book of Eli" was very enlightening to me as well. Chapstick would be a great commodity to have to use to barter with.
@johnbrown21636 жыл бұрын
TheyKNOWandYOUdont Why when you got Cat Oil??
@HoosierHomesteader110 жыл бұрын
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.
@krylissnorwind75287 жыл бұрын
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.
@PrestonDanger8 жыл бұрын
10:01 Quote of the century button
@jeredsyn196410 жыл бұрын
I think I'd say this is the most useful video I have ever seen, thank you so much.
@josephmckenzie89533 жыл бұрын
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.
@SkyKing1010108 жыл бұрын
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
@jjfaughn10 жыл бұрын
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.
@LaoevanSVU8 жыл бұрын
"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.
@wildernesswarrior4068 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I am gonna put a couple chapsticks in my bug out bag.
@jwpshanachie7 жыл бұрын
Might want to keep them in a ziplock bag. They tend to leak when temperatures rise.
@jackmiltons59795 жыл бұрын
A small tub of Vaseline would be more useful
@jackmiltons59795 жыл бұрын
But takes more space, but not much
@warnerparedes762910 жыл бұрын
Not Burt's Bees! That's the Rainier Arms of chap :)
@jedudall59979 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your tips. And your sense of humor! Thanks for sharing some cool ideas.
@SoulSurvivorX210 жыл бұрын
Great info...I've always got chapstick :)
@muhammadajaz54694 жыл бұрын
Wao mashallah😂😂😂put Allah tenu khush rakhay Ameen mey budi madi 80 sal di aaa
@palomamonteleone27629 жыл бұрын
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.
@ALYoder10 жыл бұрын
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.
@AndrewSimpson-us9lf8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mxkayla229 жыл бұрын
I'm totally going to use it for when my backpack zipper gets stuck!! Thanks!
@13nathomas9 жыл бұрын
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.
@BuddyJeans9 жыл бұрын
practice ,practice, practice.
@johnbrown21636 жыл бұрын
Great for bow string and also crossbow... I even add a layer to slide on handgun.
@vyacheslavioffe2684 жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@Slaypalm9 жыл бұрын
You make awesome videos, keep up the good work!
@johnhenry708310 жыл бұрын
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.
@AlliedAirsoft10 жыл бұрын
I had honestly never considered this as a lube or item worthy for camping/SHTF. glad to have seen this movie.
@juanureno4745 жыл бұрын
You can put chapstick on your matches makes them water proof and a bit windproof. Makes the fire last longer too.
@zonseeker0810 жыл бұрын
I've been using petroleum jelly for years to lube things. Especially plastic gears. But lip balm is a great idea. Thanks.
@hectorgarza66793 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Gotta try this for the safety glasses I wear at work. Always fogging up.
@RealitySurvival10 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff! I love these type vids. I can always pick something new up that I hadn't thought of! Thanks +Sootch00 !
@Gent-gl4hv10 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@cellis30458 жыл бұрын
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..
@dyan69878 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@ditchdairy68886 жыл бұрын
The money stash part was funny af.. But again very useful information. Thanks!
@careymcwilliams32774 ай бұрын
I always included chap stick in my bag, but almost for only fire, but now I know thanks.
@kevinrowe39362 жыл бұрын
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.
@roughroosterknifesharpenin55318 жыл бұрын
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.
@theresad699010 жыл бұрын
Some great tips here Sootch. Never thought of the hideaway trick for a little stash. Great idea!
@MMCUSN10 жыл бұрын
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.
@annblachly80685 жыл бұрын
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.
@zackferrell493010 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephengoodwin602210 жыл бұрын
Like the slide rule at c. 8:50! Fun video. Thanks.
@Desertscout18 жыл бұрын
I've used chapstick for squeaky sling swivels on a rifle and to free up sticky locks and keys
@goodmaro8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Ryan-nf1hn7 жыл бұрын
I found that using chapstick in the socket of a bow drill helps reduce friction for a better spin.
@TripleAAA5310 жыл бұрын
Sootch ...you're a MOUNTAIN MAN !!!!! Thx !!!!!
@NicholasAarons10 жыл бұрын
***** 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.
@JoshuaGarner10 жыл бұрын
along the same lines - Vaseline (petrol jelly) has a zillion uses. The first that comes to mind is using it for chapped lips.
@Hughbhurt10 жыл бұрын
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
@Whateva200239 жыл бұрын
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.
@Cookie53455355249 жыл бұрын
cuz someones using your account and likes these SHTF videos.
@EDCandCOMMSJunky10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this vid, I learned a lot. Now CS is part of my EDC.
@470blp91110 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on uses of chapstick. I love the stash/survival idea, thank you very much for some food for thought.
@Craigslist4449 жыл бұрын
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"
@janiylahquinn78189 жыл бұрын
Right
@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj55616 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Its mostly because the camera. Sure he sees it fine.
@cherelynnbaker55693 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just learned something new. Thank you!
@FinTomTom10 жыл бұрын
That was great espe-cially the money cache, and wife can not find the money, and the purchase ammunition part. :D
@libertytoad9 жыл бұрын
LOL about the stash money for ammo and guns. I will have to try that one.
@rja7779 жыл бұрын
Good advice love this. This could be useful in the snow if your in a refuge of some sort.
@gothicgirl5819 жыл бұрын
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.
@joeroy835410 жыл бұрын
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
@beyondlimits203610 жыл бұрын
Another good thing to have is crayola crayons or other manufactures they are basically candles just take the tip off and light the paper
@305ssmonte9 жыл бұрын
Great tips.I really like the cash hideaway.
@JazzyMamaInAK8 жыл бұрын
Thanks - some of these I didn't know and we always get them free from different businesses
@pilli75710 жыл бұрын
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
@sootch0010 жыл бұрын
Great to meet you as well. Ole' Lance is going to be a force to be dealt with when he's full grown for sure. Take care Brother~
@JoshuaGarner10 жыл бұрын
Gotta love chapstick - and Burt's is a really good product, lasts forever.
@LELDocSavage10 жыл бұрын
Great examples and ideas! Thanks Don!
@cyberflea3010 жыл бұрын
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.
@hashiramasenju48469 жыл бұрын
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!
@roberthanna446410 жыл бұрын
Another great video... Thanks for all you do.
@rebel_ltz10 жыл бұрын
This is quite interesting, Don. I never thought of these.
@coywilson860810 жыл бұрын
Awesome video packed with lots of great info! Thanks again. Definitely gonna add some chapstick to my survival bag.
@kayceegreer44186 жыл бұрын
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
@rickyprince24894 жыл бұрын
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 😎
@donalegrand35538 жыл бұрын
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.
@thomasowens58243 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, from a new fan across the pond.
@ronnieleehurstmusic10 жыл бұрын
Empty tube is good for storing needles too
@randbsmith189 жыл бұрын
Another great use is a seam sealer if your tent leaks
@toddklekotka334010 жыл бұрын
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,
@XxdartvaderxX7 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jleetxgirl10 жыл бұрын
Man, who knew so many uses for chap stick!!!
@jameslbrown62927 жыл бұрын
You can use bar soap to lubricate as well.
@legendofthecommentsection65137 жыл бұрын
James L Brown but that's painful ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@farstrider799 жыл бұрын
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.
@JW86SH9 жыл бұрын
You just got a Like for your comment about using the chapstick container to hide money from your wife...lol.