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UCO Fire Starting Kit
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SKU: MT-FSKIT-054269002497
Overview
This compact fire-starting kit is built for backcountry trips, emergency kits, and other situations where dependable ignition matters without adding much bulk. It includes 12 rainproof, windproof hurricane matches, sugarcane fire starters, and a waterproof floating match case with three replaceable strikers. The matches are described as burning for up to 12 seconds, while the fire starters can burn for up to six minutes, giving you options for building a fire in adverse conditions. For hunters and outdoor users who want a small, straightforward fire kit, it covers the essentials in a packable format.
Why Hunters Choose the Industrial Revolution
Compact Kit
Is easy to carry on
Includes 12
Rainproof, waterproof hurricane matches for
Hurricane Matches
Burn for up to 12
Sugarcane Fire
A match, lighter, or firesteel
Waterproof Floating
Match case holds up to
Key Features
- Includes 12 rainproof, waterproof hurricane matches with up to 12 seconds of burn time each.
- Includes sugarcane fire starters made from renewable biofuel.
- Fire starters can be ignited with a match, lighter, or firesteel.
- Waterproof, floating match case holds up to 40 matches.
- Match case includes three replaceable strikers.
- Designed for outdoor, backcountry, survival, and emergency preparedness use.
Best Used For
- Lightweight backpackers needing compact fire-starting gear for adverse weather conditions.
- Backcountry hunters wanting a small kit for emergency fire-building in wind or rain.
- Survival kit users who need matches, fire starters, and a waterproof case.
- Outdoor travelers packing minimal gear but wanting reliable fire-starting components.
- Emergency preparedness users looking for a compact fire-starting kit with replaceable strikers.
Specifications
| Adverse Conditions Claim | Build life-sustaining fires in adverse conditions |
|---|---|
| Fire Starters Burn Time | Up to six minutes |
| Fire Starters Description | Renewable biofuel |
| Fire Starters Ignition Methods | Match, lighter, or firesteel |
| Fire Starters Material | Sugarcane waste |
| Fire Starting Kit Includes | 12 hurricane matches, sugarcane fire starters, and match case with three replaceable strikers |
| Hurricane Matches Burn Time | 12 seconds |
| Hurricane Matches Count | 12 |
| Hurricane Matches Properties | Rainproof, waterproof, windproof |
| Lightweight Backpacking Mention | Essential on lightweight backpacking trips |
| Match Case Capacity | Up to 40 matches |
| Match Case Properties | Waterproof, floating |
| Match Case Strikers | Three replaceable strikers |
| Use Cases | Outdoor and backcountry use; survival and emergency preparedness kits |
Pros
- Compact kit is easy to carry on lightweight backpacking trips.
- Includes 12 rainproof, waterproof hurricane matches for adverse conditions.
- Hurricane matches burn for up to 12 seconds each.
- Sugarcane fire starters are easy to ignite with a match, lighter, or firesteel.
- Waterproof floating match case holds up to 40 matches and includes three replaceable strikers.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The kit is compact, but the included match case is sized to hold up to 40 matches, so the full setup is more than just the 12 matches and fire starters alone.
- The hurricane matches are described as burning for up to 12 seconds, so they are intended to help start a fire rather than sustain one on their own.
- The fire starters can burn for up to six minutes, but they still need to be ignited first with a match, lighter, or firesteel.
- This is a small, purpose-built fire-starting kit, so users needing a larger fire supply for extended trips may need to carry additional materials.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fire starters
- Waterproof match cases
- Backpacking survival kits
- Emergency preparedness supplies
Suggested Accessories
- Fire starter
- Waterproof match case
- Emergency preparedness kit
- Backpacking stove
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the UCO Fire Starting Kit?
The kit includes 12 Hurricane Matches, sugarcane fire starters, and a waterproof match case with three replaceable strikers.
Are the matches suitable for wet or windy conditions?
According to the product description, the Hurricane Matches are rainproof and windproof, and they are described as lighting quickly in wind, rain, and snow.
How long do the matches burn?
The product states that each Hurricane Match burns for up to 12 seconds.
How long do the fire starters burn?
The sugarcane fire starters are described as burning for up to six minutes.
How many matches can the case hold?
The waterproof, floating match case holds up to 40 matches.