-in-the-dark at night, emergency ruler with a serrated edge to shave trimmings, a bottle opener, and a survival whistle. Roughly 4 inches long and can produce a spark up to roughly 3,038 degrees Centigrade (5,500 degrees Fahrenheit). This starter is wind and water proof and can withstand cold weather and still produce a spark. Will last up to 12,000 strikes. Price is roughly $15 on Amazon. A very useful survival tool and worth the little extra money.
3) MyCrisis Gear Magnesium Fire Starter
MyCrisis Gear Magnesium Fire Starter
This magnesium fire starter is dependable, compact, and water proof. It also comes a with a mini-saw tool used to create shavings for the spark to catch in a flame. Comes with a flint and striker tool and is priced at about $7 on Amazon.
4) UCO Stormproof Match Kit
UCO Stormproof Match Kit
This product from UCO is a container of 25 stormproof matches that are larger than the normalsize which allow them to be more useful. The matches will burn despite coming in contact withwater or wind, and same goes for their container. This is a durable product that is easier to use than a magnesium starter, but has limited use because it can only hold up to 40 matches at a time.This product is roughly $10 on Amazon, but is much easier to use for the less experienced individual.