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Gear Demonstration: Ultimate Survival Fire Starters

Gear Demonstration: Ultimate Survival Fire Starters

August 13, 20131033Views

SunnySports_logosMost people consider fire to be one of the most important assets in a survival situation, coming in alongside shelter and water. Although it is possible to survive without a fire depending on the circumstances, your best bet is to always have more than one fire starting implement in your day pack, first aid kit, or jacket pocket in case of emergency. While there’s nothing wrong with a standard cigarette lighter, these fire starters from Ultimate Survival offer a sure fire-starting spark and fuel in any weather condition or environment, as the video below demonstrates. Each of these Ultimate Survival products comes with a limited lifetime warranty, giving you the security you need for survival.

 

ultimate survival blast match fire starterUltimate Survival Blast Match Fire Starter – $19.95

Designed for one-handed use, the Blast Match is a pocket-size fire starting tool that will create flames for up to 4,000 strikes. Encased in sturdy ABS plastic, the ferro rod is fully rotatable, allowing you to use every bit of its surface to create sparks. The carbide striker is set at an angle to create a healthy shower of sparks every time, and accidental ignition is prevented with the push-button mechanism. Easy to hold and store, the Blast Match is a comprehensive fire starting tool that even includes a compartment in the end to store a cube of Wet Fire tinder. Available in black or orange.

 

 

ultimate survival sparkie fire starterUltimate Survival Sparkie Fire Starter – $14.95 $7.99-$9.95

Essentially the compact version of the Blast Match, the Sparkie is an excellent tool for backpackers or anyone else trying to keep their gear load minimal and lightweight. The rubberized grip makes one-handed operation feasible even when your hands are wet or freezing, and the ferro rod pops up by simply squeezing the case. When not in use, just push the spring-loaded ferro rod back into the casing for safe and compact storage. Available in 6 colors.

 

 

ultimate survival wet fire tinderUltimate Survival Wet Fire Tinder Blocks – $9.95 $6.99

The Wet Fire tinder blocks from Ultimate Survival are a must-have survival item, whether or not you have the fire starters above. These tinder blocks are made of a proprietary material that is designed to light in wind, rain, or snow, and each cube will burn for a full 6 minutes, giving you plenty of time to get a raging fire going when you need it. However, only a bit of each block is necessary to get a flame going, making each block good for several uses. The blocks last for up to 5 years in the packaging, and up to 30 days unwrapped, so be sure to keep it in a dry place when not in use. Although this tinder produces a flame that burns at 1,300 F, you can easily snuff it out with your hand.