The Blue Berry Blast candy tin at Trader Joe's (look next to the Altoids) makes a perfect safe for these longer matches. The bottom is slightly inset so you can glue on a striker (and it is somewhat protected from wear). The oval shape of this little tin fits into my little Aloksak fire starting kit way better than a round match safe too. It's only 99 cents and the candy is delicious. (Great videos Jason...thanks!)
I've been using these matches for at least a decade and a half. They always work and have given me a fire in conditions that wouldn't allow a bic to light my fire. Sometimes I tuck a couple into the tinder bundle and light it all just to save effort (kinda like using "boy scout water" to start the campfire).
Matches dipped in paraffin wax works well to. You can also roll up a piece of thin cardboard (about 2" strip and as long as you like) and soak it in paraffin wax and it'll burn a long time. In either case, melt the wax, soak the items, let dry. Have fun!
Jason, it seems that on your first light test you are giving we the viewer the surepticious finger. I can't be completely positive, but on the other hand I will be purchaseing some of these matches next time I am by an REI.
Going winter backpacking here in Minnesota this weekend in sub-0 conditions and I always use these matches. Never needed them is a dire situation but I would feel confident with them on me.
well Jason those are pretty cool matches. where I live the insane speed (Hair dryer) would be somewhat typical. I live near the ocean and "enjoy" high winds regularly. these matches have impressed me enough to buy them. thanks for the review!! Ed
Ok that is pretty cool! Waterproof and windproof, in a tight situation that would be a plus! 16 seconds... Ample time to get a fire going too, a person should make sure they have all they need for the fire though. Informative as always Jason, Thanks for sharing.
The Blue Berry Blast candy tin at Trader Joe's (look next to the Altoids) makes a perfect safe for these longer matches. The bottom is slightly inset so you can glue on a striker (and it is somewhat protected from wear). The oval shape of this little tin fits into my little Aloksak fire starting kit way better than a round match safe too. It's only 99 cents and the candy is delicious. (Great videos Jason...thanks!)
magosling 1 year ago
what if you light it up then put it in the water?
wanmeiwei 1 year ago
ultimate test would be to light it, soak COMPLETELY IN WATER FOR 10 seconds and then see if it continues to light!
airsoftguy85rocks 1 year ago
these videos are goofy and weird, but not too much, just enough to make them funny
teethi13 2 years ago
Right on the box "CAUTION: For outdoor use only." HaHaHa nice video man, these matches are a great buy for anyone who ignites the outdoors
blackroses4her 2 years ago
I've been using these matches for at least a decade and a half. They always work and have given me a fire in conditions that wouldn't allow a bic to light my fire. Sometimes I tuck a couple into the tinder bundle and light it all just to save effort (kinda like using "boy scout water" to start the campfire).
jdf1023 2 years ago
I bought some coghlans windproof waterproof matches and they were alot cheaper and only burned for 6 seconds to 8 seconds
BaconBeast11 2 years ago
Matches dipped in paraffin wax works well to. You can also roll up a piece of thin cardboard (about 2" strip and as long as you like) and soak it in paraffin wax and it'll burn a long time. In either case, melt the wax, soak the items, let dry. Have fun!
ChristianHiker 2 years ago
they burn under water
multitoollover 2 years ago
Jason, didn't anyone ever tell ya not to play with Matches ??? .... The HairDryer experiment - LOL .... You're a genius dude!
cmammlj 3 years ago
Note:
10 seconds after this video was shot the smoke alarm went off and Jason caught hell from his wife !
LOL ! !
Thanks Jason, Great video.
dynatecme 3 years ago
Jason, it seems that on your first light test you are giving we the viewer the surepticious finger. I can't be completely positive, but on the other hand I will be purchaseing some of these matches next time I am by an REI.
Godsmasher22 3 years ago
Going winter backpacking here in Minnesota this weekend in sub-0 conditions and I always use these matches. Never needed them is a dire situation but I would feel confident with them on me.
shugemery 3 years ago
We use those a lot in winter, and on canoe trips.
They work great!!!!!
Bill
MrBillTroop73 3 years ago
I saw those a LONG time ago...
syst3m08 3 years ago
Ive used them before. Its a lot cheeper to make your own by waterproofing the matches with wax from a candle.
ArmyRanger10 3 years ago
great review!! thanks!!
orionz51 3 years ago
Another good review. Always good to see how well a product works. Please do more reviews.
888zzz 3 years ago
Great test video, Jason! Keep up the great reviews! Peace.
TerraFirma369 3 years ago
Do they burn under water?Because I have seen other videos where they put lit matches under water and the still burn (without a flame though)!!!
86thmountmerrion 3 years ago
Hmmm...I hadn't thought of that. OK, that's next!
jasonklass 3 years ago
I'd love to see that!!!
Thanks for the great videos 5/5
86thmountmerrion 3 years ago
@86thmountmerrion they still burn under water
jplastow 1 year ago
well Jason those are pretty cool matches. where I live the insane speed (Hair dryer) would be somewhat typical. I live near the ocean and "enjoy" high winds regularly. these matches have impressed me enough to buy them. thanks for the review!! Ed
wildlifeed 3 years ago
Also called "Lifeboat Matches"...
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jdouglasfisher 3 years ago
Very Interesting.. lol the hair dryer was good
Seemed like alot of smoke though?
ztetnies 3 years ago
Yeah, there is a lot of smoke. I suppose when you're desperate for a fire though, you probably don't care about smoke.
jasonklass 3 years ago
true.
ztetnies 3 years ago
Great video once again on showing a great REI item and some testing to boot .
what is the price per box?
xsplosive1975 3 years ago
They're about $4.15 for two boxes (total of 50 matches).
jasonklass 3 years ago
Ok that is pretty cool! Waterproof and windproof, in a tight situation that would be a plus! 16 seconds... Ample time to get a fire going too, a person should make sure they have all they need for the fire though. Informative as always Jason, Thanks for sharing.
NCHiker1970 3 years ago