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REI Waterproof/Windproof matches tested!

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Post by ulhiker Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:16 pm

Thought you'd like to see a good test of the REI waterproof matches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVGixwB7VJs

Leave it up to Jason to thoroughly test a product. Very Happy
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Post by ouachita hiker Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:39 am

UL,

That was a neat test! I have been carrying around for years the basic wal mart variety water proof matches. I have been thinking about adding a firesteel/fire starter. What do you or any here use?

thanks,
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Post by Jay Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:54 am

I carry a swedish firesteel everywhere I go. Light My Fire brand, the ARMY model. See it here: LINK

The important thing with these things is PRACTICE. They aren't that easy to use, so practice with a wide variety of materials until you feel confident about starting a fire with it.
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Post by ouachita hiker Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:09 am

Jay that is the one I was thinking of getting.
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Post by Trail Monkey Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:34 am

Jason has some good stuff... he has a couple of blogs if anyone wants to follow them at http://jasonklass.blogspot.com/ and http://www.freewebs.com/jasonklass/index.htm . The first one is the one he keeps updating. Also if your looking at gear test and things http://www.woodsmonkey.com/. Though its really kind of more bushcraft or survial, its still a GREAT gear test web. Just a FYI.
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