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Coghlan's Emergency Tinder
$4.50
Item qualifies for annual
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Ten pieces of waterproof tinder work even when wet; light with Coghlan's Flint Match or any other flame or spark source.
- Use this tinder to restock your emergency tinder kit
- Each piece burns 5-7 minutes; non-toxic and odorless
Imported.
Item 631077
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Coghlan's Emergency Tinder Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy to use (10)
- Functional (9)
- Compact (8)
- Lightweight (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Survival (10)
- Backcountry camping (9)
- Campgrounds (8)
- River (6)
- Winter camping (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5), Casual adventurer (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist (6)
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
- Winter Conditions
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- River
- Survival
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I use a circular breath-mint or chewing tabacco can, roll up a wire-based survival saw, put in a flint & steel or magnesium & flint, and then add a pack of these wax-based tinders. Just used a tinder from a kit I made for New Zealand 7 years ago; no problem. Take the ends of the tinder, squeeze together with a twisting motion, then slowly pull apart into 2 pieces and put them together side-by-side with the fuzzy sides pointing up -- the cotton-based fuzz will catch a spark easily (I used to scrape magnesium filings on to the top, but this isn't needed at all; apparently I just liked to dull my knife so I could watch magnesium ignite). Block any wind or heavy drooling once the the tinder lights. While kayaking & canoeing, I've dumped in rough waters more than I should (soaking everything), and once to shore, I've always been able to break up branches and ground scraps and quickly start a fire in minutes with these tinders -- then sit there and hope I'll never need to take out the saw and expect to actually cut wood or use it as a snare...
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Functional
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- River
- Survival
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
very very handy things to have around when your 4runner breaks down in the mountains of N. cal, your cell dont work and the $400 locator you just bought gets no reception. (true story) always keep a grizzly chew can full of them tied to flint and steel in the daypack. probably saved me from frostbite after deserting my truck and walking the 4 days out of the mountains in mid november. any true outdoorsman should keep at least 20 of them available at all times
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River
- Survival
- Trips
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I tear these in two and expose fibers. These fibers take a spark readily from a firesteel. These burn for me about 7-9 minutes, more than long enough for me to get a fire going. I store about 4 of them in an orange waterproof matchbox.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Burns 5-6min
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Ignites very easily
- Lightweight
Cons
- They go out in the wind
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I have used these to start many fires, but if you are to use them in the wind, block it.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Effective
Cons
- Sticky on Fingers
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
With every flint I've used this stuff starts the first time every time. I was surprised with how effective they are. You can even blow them out, pack them together again and use later. They work just as well multiple times later!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I have never started a fire with only a flint steel and after trying and failing with several other things this one started on the first-time and stays lit for at least ten minutes - I would definitely keep this around in the future!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River
- Survival
- Trips
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
This stuff is great. It works extremely well in the winter because it stays lit for a long time and lights easily. The only thing is that on the box it says to cut them in half and light them, but it is a little hard to cut them. Other than that, I love it.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I don't get myself into survival situations often but I do try to practice with the product that could save my life. The time I tried this stuff it lit right up after a couple sparks with a flint. It is a tad tough to pull apart but once you get the fibers sticking up it won't fail. I always thought of Coghlan's as a "low-end" brand but this stuff is excellent.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River
- Survival
- Trips
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
great for starting fires, even when its raining.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River
- Survival
- Trips
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I don't use matches anymore for backpacking and camping. I take the Light My Fire Scout fire starter and the Cohglan's emergency tinder on every wilderness adventure, whether I am planning to build a fire or light a stove. The Cohglan's tinder works great, in cold, in rain, whatever the weather. Every wilderness traveller should have a flint/steel fire starter and Cohglan's tinder with them on every outing.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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