The only claim that really makes me snort is that this fire starter is “windproof.” With the added compass and whistle, this is a well-priced addition to any emergency bag. It lights up well and works exactly as promised - all at a fraction of the price of most of the others. The Survival Spark is a small, multi-tool of a fire starter with some extra handy gadgets to go along with it. Best Value: Survival Spark Magnesium Survival Fire Starter Not to mention that the lanyard is long enough that you can wear it as a necklace, which is kinda fun. Of all the starters that included accessories like this, this one was my favorite. The Überleben is also a multi-tool of sorts, coming with a bottle opener, hex wrench, map scale, ruler, and both scraper and serrated edge for sparking. The brand claimed to produce a “molten metal shower of sparks,” and it delivered. The Überleben on the other hand sent some of the longest, brightest and most consistent sparks, despite being comparative in size to the smaller Sparkforce, Bear Grylls, and Light My Fire fire starters. Of the ten fire starters we tested, four rods claimed to be made of ferrocerium.
The Überleben is slick-looking, with its natural, handcrafted handle and ferrocerium rod. Without being a chemist, this fire starter convinced me that ferrocerium can vary widely in quality, and the ferrocerium in this rod is top notch. Oh, man! This baby lights up like a Christmas tree. It also folds back onto itself for easy, waterproof storage. Just find yourself a heavy log, build your tinder and plunge right into your future fire den for a quick and easy heat machine. The Blastmatch is extremely effective, comfortable and easy to use. It does not require a hard surface to work. If you’d also like a good one-handed fire starter, look no further than the UST Blastmatch. Yeah, I bet Ralston would have liked a good one-handed fire starter. Then I thought back to the infamous Aron Ralston, the author and firsthand experiencer of 127 Hours and shrugged. “Why,” I snorted, “are these one-handed things so popular? Are people really this short on hands?” The fires we lit with the Strikeforce were consistently instantaneous, making this a great tool for both beginners and emergency situations. Though it’s flint-based, the length and width of the rod makes for lots of big, happy sparks that ensure a quick switch fire. The case doubles as a handy storage compartment for tinder and comes with a lanyard as well.
Unmatched reliability aside, the flint-based starter is housed in a durable waterproof case. Though it’s certainly not for ultralighters, the Strikeforce is incredibly easy to use and makes great use of space. The UST Strikeforce is the bulkiest and one of the heaviest starters we tested.
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Read on for our full reviews. Or, if you’re interested in alternative ways to start a campfire, check out our articles on the top backpacking lighters, stormproof matches, and waterproof matches. We found the UST Strikeforce to be the best overall for its reliability and ease of use, though good options abound. We field tested 10 of the best fire starters and judged them on their ease of use, compactness, and the size and strength of their spark. But don’t worry, it was all Leave No Trace-friendly. Much to Smokey the Bear’s chagrin, we lit a lot of stuff on fire this week.
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