+ZSandmann Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I was inspired to have these coins made by my love of survival television shows such as Man Vs. Wild and Survivorman. I've also read many survival guides and love to backcountry hike and camp. One rule to always follow is to carry two forms of firemaking kit with you. Matches are great but even the best waterproof ones will let you down in damp conditions. You may be familiar with firestrikers like this: This coin is made to be attached to your cachebag for those times when you need to start a fire under any conditions. Some of you got a sneak peak of these coins at GeoWoodstock. The proofs are in and they will be for sale at CacheAddict.com in about a month we hope. Trackable at geocaching.com of course. As you can see along the base is a groove which will hold a flint stick. Simply run the back of a knife blade along this strip while aiming at your kindling. When you get a good ember, cradle it and blow lightly till you see a flame. Then build your fire with larger and larger sticks to the size desired. Now on to the money shots. Quote
+Howlingmoon Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 O M G I gotta have! /drools Those are sweet looking! Quote
+nefesh Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) Me too! Please post when they're up at Cache Addict. Edited May 30, 2009 by nefesh Quote
+Mikey-Likes-It Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I totally have to have a few of these. My buddy and I have been wanting a Bear Grylls flint forever. Quote
SCYoli Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Me three! How can I get one? OOOH! I need & want. Quote
+Pabloturtle Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Clever idea. I assume the flint rod comes attached to the coin?? Quote
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Clever idea. I assume the flint rod comes attached to the coin?? yes good question does it come with the flint stone? love your idea here!! such clever minds Quote
+JoenGPS Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Saw at GW...really nice coins and talk about unique! Quote
+DresselDragons Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Very cool...so when does the "woman vs. cache" version come out? Quote
+gardengorilla Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Yah! That's what I'm talkin' bout!! What a great idea. I can't wait until it comes out. Good job! Quote
+ZSandmann Posted May 30, 2009 Author Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) Clever idea. I assume the flint rod comes attached to the coin?? Yes the flint will be set in the groove. The mint just didn't have them in time to place them on the proofs. Very cool...so when does the "woman vs. cache" version come out? Hehe, I assure you it is man in the mankind way. Also, a play on Man Vs. Wild Edited May 30, 2009 by ZSandmann Quote
+wildernesswanda Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Super!! This is a going to be very popular, for sure. Nice idea and lovely coin. I know I will buy at least three. Quote
+DresselDragons Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Very cool...so when does the "woman vs. cache" version come out? Hehe, I assure you it is man in the mankind way. Also, a play on Man Vs. Wild I know...just wanted to give you a hard time . I watch those shows too. Quote
+tsunrisebey Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Very cool! If Tom Hanks would have been a "cacher/coiner" in the movie Castaway, he could have started his fire so much easier with his geocoin You should have some sort of a contest with people putting this coin to use. Pictures would be great but videos would be even cooler. Nice job. Quote
+tsunrisebey Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Very cool! If Tom Hanks would have been a "cacher/coiner" in the movie Castaway, he could have started his fire so much easier with his geocoin You should have some sort of a contest with people putting this coin to use. Pictures would be great but videos would be even cooler. Nice job. Quote
+ZSandmann Posted May 30, 2009 Author Posted May 30, 2009 Very cool! If Tom Hanks would have been a "cacher/coiner" in the movie Castaway, he could have started his fire so much easier with his geocoin You should have some sort of a contest with people putting this coin to use. Pictures would be great but videos would be even cooler. Nice job. That's a great idea! I will have to come up with something along those lines. Quote
+The Amigos Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 My 17-yr old cacher camps out a lot with his friends. This coin is a MUST for him. Can't wait for them to go on sale! Quote
+rsfish1 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I was there when Mike was showing these to you at GW7. These are very nice. Definitely a must have! Great job on the design. Quote
+Jackalgirl Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Very, very nice. I'll definitely buy one or three. ; ) Quote
+Sunrayers Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Wow- an attractive AND useful Geocoin! I'm in for a couple when available. Quote
+Need More Cowbell Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I love the coin. I am interested also. please let me know when they are for sale. I will take two at least. Quote
+sweetlife Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Now this is a fantastic looking geocoin, We love rustic camping and would be awesome to have this geocoin in our collection. Very Nice design for a geocoin. Love the concept of it. Quote
+ZSandmann Posted May 31, 2009 Author Posted May 31, 2009 Do you shipped them to europe???? It is my understanding that CacheAddict ships worldwide. Quote
+ZSandmann Posted June 2, 2009 Author Posted June 2, 2009 What! No magnesium AE version? Don't think I didn't try Something about possible explosions and international shipping and customs, yadda yadda yadda Maybe I can work something out for a Version 2 sometime in the future. Quote
+PawPawGreybeard Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 COOL... Can't wait... Add me to the list... Quote
+007BigD Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Now thats a cool coin! .... Its a Freakin Fire starter! YEAH BABY!.... Functional, collectable and just plain cool~ Nice One! Quote
+avroair Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I was teased by these at geowoodstock! They look great! Quote
+Astro_D Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I would definitely be in for one or two of these! Very cool! Can't wait! Quote
+anne.and.eli Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 This is such a cool idea. I kind of want to get one for my brother, the Eagle Scout. Quote
CacheAddict.com Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 All details have almost been worked out. We will be putting reservations page up in about 2 weeks. The production time will obviously be longer by about 3 weeks. Total production will take about 8 weeks. Mike Quote
+The Amigos Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 8 weeks?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if I can wait that long! lol Quote
+Howlingmoon Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I received the reservation info in email from the site they're being sold on yesterday. I reserved mine. Quote
+nefesh Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I received the reservation info in email from the site they're being sold on yesterday. I reserved mine. Thanks Howlingmoon. I would have missed that. Reserved TWO. Quote
CacheAddict.com Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Any word on this incredible coin? Reserve your HERE! Quote
+tom4props Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 I ordered a couple on the 1st, right after reading my CacheAddict.com email announcement. Form and function... I love it... Great coin! I reserved an LE and an Antique Gold. Quote
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