Coghlan's - Magnesium Fire Starter,Silver

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If you are looking for a survival fire starter that is sensational on every level, then the Survival Spark Magnesium Survival Fire Starter is for you. After dozens and dozens of strikes, this fire starter saw nearly no wear and tear on the ferro rod. A few of the fire starters we tested started to wear down from the large number of strikes, but the Bear Grylls fire starter held up fantastically. According to the brand, the Bear Grylls Fire Starter has been rigorously tested and approved for up to 8,000 strikes over its lifetime, which is at the higher end of the fire starters we tested. Blowing slightly on the tinder bundle near the beginning can help, but only after the flame has caught and the tinder is smoldering. Be sure not to blow out a new small flame in an effort to give it more oxygen. Reliability Electric lighters, like the Dark Energy Plasma Lighter or the SOL Fire Lite, offer solid weatherproof solutions to starting a fire in a pinch; (photo/REI)

If you’re having a hard time deciding between the Bear Grylls and the FireSteel, given their similarities in every way, including price, consider that the FireSteel may live a longer life. Plus, it comes with a whistle. Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL The sharper your tool, the easier it will be to scrape off magnesium shavings and strike the ferrocerium rod. Protect Your Magnesium Shavings One reviewer wrote: “These are incredible matches!!!!! I saw the videos with them continuing to burn even after held under water and thought [there] had to be sort of faking that [...] Literally the only way to put this thing out is to let it burn past the epoxy like stuff or bury it under dirt. These things are truly ‘end of the world’ matches.” 5. The best rechargeable lighterAlong with this, we did a preliminary gauge and comparison of the spark production. How big, bright and far do sparks fly from each strike rod? Spark Test I love that the Zippo fire starter is easy to use (at least easier than a standard Ferro rod) and is one-hand operational. Picture the UST Blastmatch. Now remove all the unnecessary weight, gut it and make it as light as possible without entirely obliterating functionality. Against wind and damp paper: This is the smallest match that passed this test, igniting damp newspaper in a 20MPH wind. Soak-and-dry-test:Much like it’s smaller sibling, the Titan lit on the first strike, and burned hot.

The WetFire tinder compartment is pretty handy, although you may be disappointed by the fact that it is not completely watertight. If you live somewhere cold or use your fire starter in cold weather (which you should plan for since this is a survival fire starter, after all!), it should be glove-friendly. Choose one with a spark wheel that is easy to rotate or nice big handles on the pieces. Don’t buy something just because of a high price tag. It doesn’t always mean it’s the better piece of gear. Price can be a reflection of quality, but it can also lead to unnecessary and over-the-top products.Popular with military and survival folks, and commonly available at any gear shop, magnesium/ferrocerium fire-starters are a standard outdoors tool.

You may expect a celebrity-endorsed product to fall short when pitted against the big dogs, but TV survivalist Bear Grylls has put his money where his mouth is with this easy to use, beginner-friendly rod and striker. If you aren’t familiar with Ferro rods, read this post on how to use a Ferro rod fire starter and this guide to the best ferro rods. There are various firestarters to choose from, and part of getting the best one is getting the right one. We’ve pored over the research and testing that’s been done to create a buying guide that will steer you to the best firestarter for you. It lights up well and works exactly as promised — all at a fraction of the price of most of the others. With the added compass and whistle, this is a well-priced addition to any emergency bag.While you can use any dry, easily combustible material as tinder, natural tinder sources can be more effective. Some examples include birch bark, pine resin, and fatwood. These materials contain natural oils and resins that burn hot and long, making them excellent for starting fires. Maintaining Your Magnesium Fire Starter