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ZIPPO Fire Starter Combo Kit
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SKU: 40900-191693170054
Overview
Built for starting fires in the field, this combo kit brings together a ferrocium rod, tinder, and collapsible bellows in one compact setup. The snap-lock striker features a triangular shape with a textured grip, while the extended rod length is designed for more controlled striking and spark placement. The included natural shredded pine tinder is water-resistant and treated with paraffin wax, and the kit is intended to help get a fire going quickly when conditions call for a reliable backup. It suits hunters and outdoorsmen who want a straightforward fire-starting kit with multiple components rather than a single-tool solution.
Why Hunters Choose the Zippo
Includes Five
2-inch natural shredded pine tinder
Mag Strike
Features a 5/16-inch ferrocium rod
Snap-lock Closure
Textured triangular grip support secure
Collapsible Stainless-steel
Bellows add a compact, packable
Extended Rod
Length helps provide controlled striking
Key Features
- Includes a hard blade with a precision-cut edge for maximum spark shower.
- Mag strike uses a 5/16-inch ferrocium rod with corrosion-resistant rod coating.
- Snap-lock closure and triangular shape with textured grip.
- Tinder includes five 2-inch natural shredded pine shreds.
- Tinder features a water-resistant paraffin wax coating and burns up to 8 minutes each.
- Collapsible stainless-steel bellows comes with a tube and lanyard hole.
Best Used For
- Backcountry hunters needing a compact fire-starting kit for camp setup and emergency use.
- Users who want controlled striking and spark accuracy with an extended rod length.
- Hunters working in wet conditions who need water-resistant tinder and protected components.
- Campers carrying a simple fire-starting combo with striker, tinder, and collapsible bellows.
Specifications
| Bellows Accessory | tube with a lanyard hole |
|---|---|
| Bellows Material | stainless-steel |
| Bellows Type | collapsible |
| Controlled Striking | provided |
| Extended Rod Length | provided |
| Hard Blade | included |
| Hard Blade Edge | precision-cut edge |
| Increased Burn Time | provided |
| Mag Strike Closure | Snap-lock closure |
| Mag Strike Grip | textured grip |
| Mag Strike Rod Coating | corrosion-resistant rod coating |
| Mag Strike Rod Diameter | 5/16 in. |
| Mag Strike Rod Material | ferrocium |
| Mag Strike Shape | triangular shape |
| Spark Accuracy | provided |
| Tinder Burn Time | burns up to 8 minutes each |
| Tinder Coating | water-resistant paraffin wax coating |
| Tinder Length | 2 in. |
| Tinder Material | natural shredded pine tinder shreds |
| Tinder Quantity | five |
| Water Resistance | provided |
Pros
- Includes five 2-inch natural shredded pine tinder shreds, each burning up to 8 minutes.
- Mag strike features a 5/16-inch ferrocium rod with corrosion-resistant coating.
- Snap-lock closure and textured triangular grip support secure handling.
- Collapsible stainless-steel bellows add a compact, packable component.
- Extended rod length helps provide controlled striking and spark accuracy.
- Protects the striker blade and magnesium rod from the elements.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The kit is built around multiple components, so it adds more to carry than a single fire starter tool.
- The tinder is pre-sized at 2 inches per shred, which may be less flexible than loose tinder for custom fire-building.
- The snap-lock closure and collapsible bellows add useful protection and portability, but also introduce extra parts to manage in the field.
- The product description emphasizes quick ignition and spark output, but it does not replace the need for dry kindling and proper fire preparation.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fire starters
- Tinder and fire-starting accessories
- Emergency survival kits
- Backpacking and camp cooking accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Fireproof storage pouch
- Emergency tinder
- Lanyard
- Compact fire kit organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Zippo Fire Starter Combo Kit?
The kit includes a Mag Strike fire starter with a 5/16 in. ferrocium rod, five 2 in. natural shredded pine tinder shreds, and collapsible stainless-steel bellows with a tube and lanyard hole.
Does the kit offer any protection from weather or the elements?
The product data says it provides water resistance, and the Mag Strike has a corrosion-resistant rod coating. It also states the kit protects the striker blade and magnesium rod from the elements.
How long does the tinder burn?
According to the product information, each 2 in. natural shredded pine tinder shred burns up to 8 minutes.
What features help with striking and spark control?
The Mag Strike is described as having a snap-lock closure, triangular shape, textured grip, and extended rod length for controlled striking and spark accuracy.
Is this kit meant for quick fire starting?
Yes. The description says it lights quickly and easily to get a fire started in seconds, but actual results will depend on conditions and how it is used.