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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches

Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches

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Use the Diamond Strike-a-Fire matches to light campfires and outdoor grills.

  • No need for liquid starters, kindling or paper
  • Clean-burning, odorless and nontoxic; won't affect food's taste
  • 8 Diamond Strike-a-Fire matches per package

Made in USA.

Item 407008

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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Backpacking
Sawdust/wax
8.3 ounces
6 x 1 x 0.38 inches
Material(s)
Weight
Dimensions

Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches Customer Reviews

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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches
 
4.4

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (6)
  • Functional (6)
  • Compact (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (5)
    • Camping (5)
    • Survival (5)
    • Winter (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (3)

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    (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    You can't *not* start a fire with these

    By Pet me I

    from Washington, DC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Functional

    Cons

    • Bulky
    • Hard to separate
    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Survival
    • Winter Camping

    Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

    A bit on the bulky side, but you can take only what you need. They burn for several minutes and work great at getting even wet kindling going. Great in winter too in low temps. I keep two in my pack for wet, cold, or windy conditions where a standard match just isn't enough. Have had one box last me a very long time though they get hard to separate and break in half as they get older.

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    i had fire

    By woods,d

    from Los Gatos

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Functional
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Backpacking
      • River
      • Survival
      • Winter Camping

      Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

      Used these in a deep canyon with a river, it was cold everything was wet, even the fallen pine needles wouldn't light. threw one of these in with the normal kindling. Fire.
      Seriously tho, it was damp, misty, wet. even with the fire going the wood was dripping moisture, these things work.
      I don't take a whole box when im out, I pu a couple in a ziplock, but they are ALWAYS there.
      10 essentials.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      dont leave home without them!

      By redd

      from Knoxville, TN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Survival
        • Trips
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

        it would be a sin to go on any backpacking or camping trip without these. i have started fires with these sticks in temperatures below 15 degrees with snow on the ground . great way to get your fire going and very easy to use and very reliable. dont leave home without them!!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Starts fires in rainstorms

        By Tam S

        from Washington, D.C.

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy to Use
        • Functional
        • Lightweight
        • Long-lasting flame
        • Reliable
        • Substantial flame

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds

          Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

          These are a permanent part of my camp kit. Have started fires in storms with these. I always have 4 or 5 boxes when camping. Priceless assistance on a cold, damp day.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Definetly a Great Buy

          By Matt the Eagle Scout

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Functional
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Difficult to Use

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival
          • Winter Camping

          Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

          The Strike-A-Fire Matches work great, the only done side is that it takes some getting used to get them started. With a little practice, this work great for any adventure.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great idea!

          By Tsukai

          from Albuquerque, New Mexico

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Journey-man Mountaineer, Survivalist

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Functional
          • Lightweight
          • Strong construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • Survival
            • Trips
            • Winter Camping

            Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

            This is an awesome idea, to create a fire starting product such as this. Bring these along, just-in-case your stranded and the wood around you is too wet to start around you. This has a fire starter along with the kindling. Remember to be extremely cautious while using these outdoors.

             
            5.0

            Keeps the home fire simple & clean

            By TYCO

            from Boulder CO

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy To Setup
            • Easy to Use
            • Functional

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Fires

              Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

              We have Home Fires almost every night from a cord or two during the winter. One of these fire sticks and a couple of logs is all we need to get it going, we never use kindling, the fire sticks burn long enough to get a good log fire going. A single match will ignite the flammable tip. The price is [$] a fire, we buy them by the 12 pack.

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              • Comfort Driven
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