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Waterproof Coghlan's Emergency tinder works even when wet. Light it with a match or any spark source.
- Use this tinder to restock your emergency tinder kit
- Each piece burns 5 - 7 min.; nontoxic and odorless
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Item 631077
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Coghlan's Emergency Tinder Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Compact (14)
- Easy to use (14)
- Functional (12)
- Lightweight (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Survival (13)
- Backcountry camping (12)
- Camping (9)
- Day trip (8)
- Winter (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (9), Comfort driven (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Compact
- Durable
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I used this product on a high altitude, very rainy, backpacking trip and found it unimpressive. It was difficult to get the fibers exposed if your fingers are wet and cold. And they did not produce enough heat for a long enugh time to get slightly damp tinder going. I'm going back to the WetFire brand fire starters. Now if REI would start carrying those again it would be great.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Stores Easily
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry
- Backyard
- Day Trips
- Travel
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I've used these during summer trips and in the wet/snowy woods of the midwest to start fires. They are small and easy to use. Even if your fingers are too cold to work and get fibers exposed, they will still light by match or spark.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I love this stuff. I will not go into the backcountry without it. It gets a fire up and going in less than a minute if the conditions are dry and I've even used it in wet conditions with no problems whatsoever. I use the same method that another poster stated----a Skoal can and an emergency wire saw thrown in for just-in-case situations.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Ineffective
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I'm mind boggled that so many people praise this. I was in a 25 degree weather at 6800ft elevation and this thing would not light for the life of me. when it did catch fire, it would go out right away. I guess it's good when the weather's dry and at sea level? I guess I would never know what people are talking about because I won't be buying these again.
I did notice my other tinder packets did not work nearly well at this temp and elevation either. my back up was white gas and stormproof matches
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Survival
- Winter Camping
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
I have the set that actually comes with the "flint starter" and the whole set up works great! I admit at first it wasn't working but then I pulled out the directions and learned that i had to tear it in half for it to catch flame. Once I did that it worked with one strike from the starter and KEPT burning!! I NEVER use matches or lighters anymore!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Functional
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River
- Survival
Comments about Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
Coghlan's Emergency Tinder in combination with the Light My Fire Firesteel Scout is a sure way to get a fire started even if it is damp out. I never go on a trip without them. It super easy with some basic fire building skills like starting with especially small kindling and building up, but no bigger than an adults wrist. I have been using this for years and never had a problem.
- 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 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
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
- 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
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