Fire-starter / Matches. At this time becoming popular to use magnesium fire-starters. They don’t take much space in your bag, do not soak and pretty solid. But dont forget to practice with it, after you buy one. Another selection is “Strike Anywhere” matches (with the white phosphorus tip). Do not use the type that you must strike on the box, because if the box gets wet, or if you lose the box, you’re get in trouble. Store the “Strike Anywhere” matches in a waterproof case or container. Keeping a lighter in your bag is a good idea too. Having a fire is very important for survival. Fire allows you to purify water, cook some food, warm your shelter or set a signal to rescue a squad. Always keep some sort of fire making tools in your bag.
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