Coghlan's Magnesium Fire Starter

this firestarter block works great you can take it anywhere and dont have to worry about running out of fluid like you do with lighters. i carry mine with me everywhere i go and when i use it up i will by another one

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I tested this as soon as I got it and it works very well. I will always have it with me while in the great outdoors.

This is great for camping out I keep it on my back pack Incase I forget matches, which has happened. Takes a few times to catch on how to use but works great.

Works very well.

I'm buying this as a replacement for my old one which is worn out after years of owning it. After you learn how to use this, it's fun just to impress other people. These starters are always reliable even when it's damp after a rain, and you can't find completly dry tinder. I believe every survival kit needs one of these!

I've owned one for at least 2 years. I've used it many times, it's worked great each and every time. It goes a long way, and has yet to fail me. If you camp, hike, or just need to start a fire in a firepit, this works well. I've used it for the firepit and for starting campfires in all kinds of terrain (marshland, swamp, mountains). It worked so well, I bought a few extras.

This past Friday, (4/3), I decided to go camping. Before I went, I stopped into wal-mart to see what survival items I could try out. I saw the flint on sale for 7 dollars, so I decided to get it. I first took it out of the package and couldn't get it to spark, but after looking at the directions on the back of the package it was easy to use. If you're low on money and need a flint this is what I would recommend. I would recommend it anyway. It works better with pocket knives then with hunting knives. Great value.

I've had one of these things for a couple of years and even in wet/damp conditions, yes this thing will start a fire. I rated it a bit lower in the meets expectations category because when I first got the thing, it took me a little practice to actually be able to use it. The time to learn is NOT when you need it!

2-3 times a month, I put myself into the woods to hone my survival skills. I'm a backpacker and learning how to survive without practice is a huge mistake. My gear is always light, and I never total more than 20lbs of weight for any extended trip, so weight is crucial. With that said, I've been looking for my backup fire starting tool, which the magnesium block was in tryouts! I found that magnesium piles are hard to contain in an outdoor setting unlike when you practice at home. Also, shaving the block takes a lot of effort. The spark strip isn't very efficient and wears down rather quickly. While on my trip, I found it much easier to just use the spark strip. I didn't mess with the magnesium. It is important in a survival situation to conserve energy. Although this isn't a very primitive method, there are many other ways to start fire without as much work.