PREPARED4X Fire Starter Survival Tool - All-in-One Flint and Steel Fire Starter Kit - Ferro Rod Fire Starter with 36" Waterproof Tinder Wick Rope and Steel Fire Striker - Patented Firestarter

This piece of gear fills the need I designed into my specific kit perfectly. It strikes up an ignition quickly, reliably & easily. It takes up more room than people used to a simple 1/2"x6" ferro rod does. But, for the specific kit I created to meet a very specific need, it's perfect! Simplicity, reliability, durability and ease of use fits a whole lot of scenarios. Many I hope never to catch myself in, but, many of them I already have in the past, which is why it will serve what I am requiring perfectly. I have had a ferro rod paired with a Jute Tinder Wick for a long time. This "supersized" version and its combo-ed design is a no-brainer. It's price, for me, made it too good to pass up.

At first, this survival torch kind of drove me nuts because I couldn’t figure out how everyone was lighting it so easily in videos. I thought it was way more complicated than it needed to be. Turns out, once I angled it straight up against a flat surface, bent the rope toward the spark, and struck downward, it worked perfectly. Every time. Seriously, that little adjustment made all the difference. Now that I know how to use it properly, I think it’s really cool. I’m honestly glad I didn’t give up on it. I love this thing, and I’ll definitely be bringing it with me on my next camping trip. It creates a lot of spark for such a small tool. It fits in my pocket without being bulky and it’s a great price when it’s on sale.

I was impressed. Simple to use, and exactly as advertised. Great purchase.

I really appreciate the size of this. It is so much easier to get a full stroke of sparks with this than the shorter ones. I purposefully used this to start my fires this winter/spring just to really see how consistent it was. And I have to say I am impressed. I am a full on kindling prep kind of person for my winter camping. I am spoiled and have a winter set up that is established on my friends land. I have a permanent cover where the firepit/sitting area is. Walled in with steel to cut down on wind. I have a selection of wood ready to go. A garbage can full of exotic hardwood pieces from a woodworking business. I use his sawdust and lathe wood shavings to make paraffin infused nuggets for fire starting. Chainsaw shavings for my base. I'm spoiled. So to say that I NEEDED this tool is not true. But I do have it in my backpack in the truck. Ready to go with a little pouch of firestarting goodies. In short, starting a fire in the winter, in the PNW or Alaska isn't a problem I suffer from. I do recommend this item for people who are not so proficient in their preparation for less than desirable weather conditions. It has a strong and sustained spark which can really make a difference in success for starting a good fire with minimal dry starter. The wax infused fiber rope really can do the job on keeping that flame going and to dry out damp starter.

This entire set up is well above average and works well in all conditions. Ive used it in wet and windy conditions and it worked very well. Takes up next to no space. However I ordered the large option and was sent the small. There is a difference that is significant. Make sure you are getting what the discription says bc I did not get the selection I made!

Very easy to use, lights up in 1 or 2 strokes

I love this little firestarter! I bought this to put in my camping kit and it has been a great addition. I have used this several times without fail. I highly recommend this to add to your camp or bugout bag. I have plans to buy replacement rope so that I can use this for many years to come!!

Worth the money good quality

Works exactly as described. Incredibly easy to start a fire, even when wet. Never needed more than 2 strikes to get it to ignite.

This a really cool tool. Highly recommend for individuals starting out with using ferro rods for learning to start campfires. I like the option of the twine that’s incorporated in the design. Kind of all in one tool which gives multiple options for starting a fire. The impregnated twine lights easily and is good for starting stubborn damp tinder’s.

This works great. Take your time to make sure you frail the ends good then spark away. I show my students how it works and that it’s a quality product 👍🏼

This is amazing for starting fires. I got the large version but i am thinking of getting the smaller version as well. The large one will almost always be my go to fire starter but it is too large to carry in a pocket. Would like to see if the smaller version works as well

When things are life threating and your motor skills are low because hyperthermia has set in this is the tool to light your fire. Large and easy for your hands to operate. If you fall through a ice covered beaver pond in sub zero like I did you will not mind the weight. It is heavy and large but this is good in a very serious life threatening situation. Your hands do not work like normal when our life threatening enemy The Cold is your companion. Small firestarters are fine in weather above 0 but when push comes to shove then this is the tool to use to light a fire to stay alive. By the way money does not burn well use birch bark. Good Luck...