scottb Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 That in an absolute downpour or blizzard when you are half hypothermic that your fire starter will work or that you can work it? For me the answer is an absolute yes! I tend to carry at least 3 road flares in my main pack and 2 flares in my fanny pack. At the temps and time frame that the flares burn at, it leaves no doubt that i can have a fire going in the worst of weather conditions. Other fire starters that i have seen or played with work if everything is at the worst marginal. Personally, i want something that will work when things are at the worst. The flares don't take up much space, they weigh almost nothing and in an "emergency" i know i can get them to work. I do also carry petroleumjelly coated cotton balls and a flint and steel lighter for just starting a small fire when i just need to warm up a bit, but my emergency fire starter is and has been for years, road flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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