Matches may seem antiquated, but they also may be one of the most reliable options when starting a fire—they’re between a light and a ferro rod. Although lighters are quick and a Zippo is pretty ...

If you don't have any commercial waterproof matches on hand for your outdoor adventures you can make your using shellac or clear nail polish. You'll just want to have a way to dip the top half of the ...

Once they are wet, matches are useless. As a precaution while camping or for any other use, waterproof matches are the way to go. No need to buy special matches though, Food Storage And Survival shows ...

Spend enough time outdoors and there will eventually come a day when fire is needed. It may be rainy or windy, probably both; and those are the days it pays to be ready. I carry a small kit for just ...

Science has at last produced a waterproof match which lights when wet. For a year and a half, it has been a military secret. Last week military censors let the light shine forth. Most modern friction ...

The science pros at TKOR build waterproof, windproof super matches designed for extreme firestarting situations where normal ...