“The ability to get a fire going can be the difference between life and death.
That is why I always have multiple means of creating one at my disposal.
The Uber Match is simple to make, and when done correctly is reliable, along with being highly water and wind resistant.
Though traditionally made using strike anywhere matches (yes, you can still find them in this post 9-11 world) they can also be made using strike-on-the-box varieties — just make sure you have the box striker as well or you are screwed.
An Uber Match will burn for 5-7 minutes easily, produces a much larger flame than a standard match and gives off far more heat…
