Ultimate Survival Technologies Wetfire Tinder

by Ultimate Survival Technologies

• Burns even when wet
• Burns longer when wet
• Burns at over 1300 degrees yet cools instantly
• Eight individually packed cubes in a solid leak proof formula
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Description

WetFireTM tinder was born from the need for a universal lighting material that was safe, easy-to-carry, and unaffected by wind or water. You might not be like the elite military troops for whom is was designed, but you can be prepared like them. If you are into the outdoors and find yourself hiking, camping, or backpacking, you never know where you might end up and in what kind of weather. You need something that will light a fire in a rainstorm if needed, but even better are the bonuses of it being non-toxic and extinguishing instantly.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00C0N7F2Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,599 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #7 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Camp Kitchen > Stove Accessories > Fire Starters

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 92 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, if you don't use them soon... August 30, 2010

By H. Sheppard

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I bought a pack of these last year during camping season and they worked great. I had six left over and stored them in my warm & dry basement with my hiking gear till this years season. Last weekend, less than a year later, I took them hiking with me as my primary method of starting my campfire but they would not light. I tried them all and they would not even burn. Eventhough they are light in weight, which is awesome, they were worthless. Don't plan on storing them for next season because you will be wasting your money...

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars These will always light your fire. November 29, 2009

By Gary D

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I have made my own tinder from boxes and paraffin, dryer lint and cotton balls with some variety of combustible substance soaked into them then stored in an air tight container. Sure, all of them were a lot cheaper but none of them were as sure to make a fire for me as this stuff is and that is what counts. One cube will start a lot of fires, all it takes are some shavings off of one, which you can do easily with a sharp knife. Then a single spark makes these things go, even soaking wet. If all the wood and tinder is also soaked and hard to get going, use a whole cube, which stays burning a long time, and this will dry the wood a bit for you and make it all go.

Honestly, nothing makes you feel better when you are lost and lonely than a good, hot fire. Nothing I have found to date can assure me of making one like these little cubes. They are also compact and easy to keep a couple of in your kit, this means a lot of fire in a small space. These are well worth the money in my opinion.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars True Survival Technology At Its Best... April 17, 2010

By Ambergris TOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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I have used these Wetfire cubes for years on my camping and hiking trips. Unlike other must take alongs in the wilderness like a compass and emergency fire starter, (See enclosed link), there really isn't a lot of competition worth considering when it comes to these tinder cubes. One of the hardest things that a lot of first time and amateur campers will discover on their premier hike is how hard it is igniting and keeping a good camp fire going. Believe me when I tell you its not as easy as they make look in movies and TV. Most people either lack the patience it takes to get a fire going from scratch for they are using wood that's too wet or fresh, wood that's too big, or just plain poor equipment. With these tinder cubes, it really doesn't matter what else you do wrong as far as your choice of method, or the condition of your wood. These cubes that are similar in consistency to wax fire place logs, (but direr and flakier) easily ignite under any circumstances. Whether its cold, windy, or even if the cubes are soaking wet, they will easily ignite with just a spark if necessary. Their igniting ability reminds me of the old wooden "strike anywhere" matches that used to be around before we got too civilized. They had a white tip that was made of some sort of dry petroleum and sulfur that would ignite with the slightest bit of friction. The exact composition of these cubes ingredients is a trade secret, but ignite very much the same way. However they even manage it more easily and believe it or not, more efficiently and thoroughly when wet. They emit no smoke and easily cool when snuffed out.

The best way I have found to use these cubes it to flake them with a knife and then sprinkle the shavings over your kindling like grated cheese over pasta. If its a big fire you're after, or you are dealing with wet or very green wood, use a whole cube and you can just toss a match in anywhere and the whole business will ignite. With these you can easily get small twigs or kindling going nicely with very little effort. If you do a lot of camping, or are an avid hiker, I highly recommend taking these very compact and easy to tote tinder cubes along on your outdoor excursions. They could literally and easily become a true life saving device. And at the very least will guarantee you a fine cozy cooking fire for your camps pleasure. Just remember to use these cubes sparingly. A little of them goes a long way, and the shavings burn a lot longer than their size would suggest. Highly recommended...

PS: Along with these tinder's, I also suggest you spring for this fine Swedish firesteel that is a faithful and excellent spark igniter. This steel will easily make a strong spark capable of igniting hundreds of fires. I highly recommend it also... Swedish Firesteel - Army Model