Government Issue Aviation Magnesium Fire Starter. Made of solid magnesium with striker. Creates hottest natural fire on the planet. Even lights wet materials. Will start 1000's of fires and only measures 1/4" x 1/4" x 3". Includes key chain.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Problems with starting in the wind?:
I always have a little fine steel wool in the pack with this, scrape off a little magnesium into the steel wool and spark it.starts fast Learned that trick in boy scouts back when I was a pup and wasn't allowed to play with matches, Burnt down ½ the garage and was the only kid in the neighborhood that wasn't allowed to play with steel wool. Trust me, works great, same as they have for decades.the price is a little high Like anything you should try it before you need it (just don't... more info
Works as seen on Survivorman:
Very effective for starting a campfire. Be sure to have all your kindling in place since it burns fast.
A Must Have!:
this is with out a doubt a great item! I keep it on my key chain for a backup fire starter.
$ 6.88 at wallmart:
Haven't used it, but shopping around, and found one at wallmart, so I'll save it on shiping. But going to buy the sweedish one too, seems more reliable.