Neat Bar Trick Too |
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It does make an interesting bar trick to bet someone you can dunk a match in water and still have it light.
But seriously, i don't understand people who reads "storm proof" and immediately goes and dunks the box in water, and then complains that the box won't light. It's just splitting hairs.
There's something to be said about "worst-case" scenarios, but let's also exercise a little common sense. Step 1: keep your matches and strikers in a ziplock bag. Step 2: None. just follow step 1.
the matches come with sealed, spare strikers which are harder and more durable than the side of the box. I actually don't even carry the box any more, just the spare strikers and matches. put them in a ziplock bag with a few pellets of sillica gel. |
| TheEvilSpatula at REI on 02/16/2008 |
These matches are awesome |
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| The days of lighting a match, cupping it in your hand and then experiencing frustration when the wind blows it out before you're able to light your stove or fire are over. Once lit these matches will not go out for the 11-12 seconds that the chemical burns. Wind will not blow them out and rain will not dowse them. I accidentally left several matches in my shirt pocket, subjected them to an entire wash cycle, let them dry, and they worked fine. Warning: once lit the will burn until the match chemical is expended. Children should use them only under careful adult supervision if at all. |
| South Wind Hiker at REI on 10/11/2007 |
Best Match Ever |
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| This was the match I used to light my MSR Whisperlite International after pitching my tent in the blowing snow on the side of Cashmere Mountain earlier this year. The Match was totally unaffected by the wind and condensation in the air and at 10:00 PM that’s a good thing. I don’t leave home without them. |
| Slide Alder Slayer at REI on 09/29/2007 |
Unbeatable |
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| These matches are impossible to put out once they light. Wind, rain and snow can't keep it down. I've dropped it into a cup of water for a few seconds, and the match continues to burn after I pull it out. This will work when you absolutely, positively need a flame. |
| Caveman Sam at REI on 10/01/2007 |
Even burn underwater! |
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| These matches are great as a survival tool or to start a fire at a campsite. They even burn underwater, which amazed me the first time I experimented with one of these matches. They burn for a long time and give off many sparks, almost like a mini sparkler. |
| luv2backpack at REI on 10/14/2007 |
Awsome |
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| While the guy that tested these by soaking them first may be right, if you are smart and keep them in a waterproof container until needed these matches will be a life saver!!! The burn HOT and long, so even lighting cold wet tinder is a breeze!!! |
| Firemedic2105 at REI on 10/17/2007 |
Good matches |
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| Make sure you bring the little pieces of cardboard to strike the matches on. I didn't bring those and I couldn't get them to light no matter what I tried to strike them on. Nice matches though, works great for windy conditions. |
| MetroNatural Backpacker at REI on 10/08/2008 |
Buy these!!!!! |
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| I used these when I couldn't start a fire with my fire steel and they work very well. I soaked six in water over night and four worked after two-three strikes, and two worked in one. |
| FCZ at REI on 12/12/2007 |
Nothing Can Put Out The Flame |
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| These burn perfectly even when placed underwater. Just realize you have to let them burn out entirely because you can't blow them out. |
| TJames at REI on 10/09/2007 |
