AOFAR Magnesium Fire Starter AF-374 (2-Pack) Waterproof Fire Steel Pouch for Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Backpacking,Outdoor Survival fire Striker kit

I bought these to keep with my camping, hunting, and emergency gear, and they work well. I like having more than one way to start a fire when I am outdoors, especially if weather, wind, or wet conditions decide to make life annoying. The magnesium block and striker setup is simple, compact, and useful. It is not as effortless as a lighter or premade fire plug, but that is kind of the point. This is a solid backup fire-starting method that does not rely on fuel, batteries, or perfect conditions. The two-pack is nice because I can keep one in my camping gear and another in a truck kit, pack, or go-bag. The included pouch helps keep everything together, which matters because small survival tools love disappearing the moment you actually need them. For camping, hiking, hunting, backpacking, or emergency use, these are worth having around. Simple, practical, and a good addition to any outdoor kit.

This is a great little fire starter. I bought it to teach my kids how to properly start a fire and understand the basics of fire safety and survival skills. We practiced together and went over what materials work best and how to do it safely. I hope they never actually need to use it in a real situation, but life can throw unexpected surprises your way. I’d rather they know how to handle it than be unprepared. Simple, reliable, and a good tool for teaching practical skills.

I purchased these to have on hand for emergency situations. They are legitimate fire starting items that work as advertised. However, these items are very small and difficult to hold while using. The upside is that they are very light and packable though I don't see them lasting through a lot of use. They are adequate for my needs and priced affordably.

After getting the outer covering off, these work really well. They are a bit small so for carrying in a backpack or where space is limited the smaller size is a plus. It is so important to have multiple back ups to starting a fire in survival type situations. I started a fire using a paper towel and didn't even need to shave off the Magnesium but could have if needed. Great Value for the money especially when your out freezing in the woods or need to cook some food or boil water. I have them in my motorcycle packs and jeeps.

THEY WORK GREAT

Wow, these are awesome for camping and emergency preparedness. I'm going to buy more.

I used to carry a regular lighter in my daily bag as an emergency prep item, but I always worried about lighter fluid spilling from it if the flimsy plastic casing was broken. I usually kept it in a Ziploc bag, to at least contain any spills, but it really wasn't preferable. I stumbled upon the manual fire starters, like these magnesium sticks, that are advertised as an emergency survival item. I think that this item is perfect. It is really small and portable, with no risk of carrying around in daily bags, so it is perfect for cooking while camping or if stranded somewhere. The item says that it can be used many times, as only a small amount of magnesium flakes is needed to ignite wood. I have not tried to use it yet, but I have no doubt that the lighter will be easy to use based upon the provided instructions. I am very glad to have found this item and I carry it with me everywhere for emergency preparedness. I have purchased this set for myself, and I gave the second lighter as a gift. I would happily buy more and I likely will. I recommend it to anyone wanting to have a safe way to cook on-the-go. Thanks for reading and I hope you found this helpful.

This set of magnesium fire-starting kits were a great deal! For the price, I didn't have high expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. In no time, I had a small pile of very fine magnesium shavings. The scraper was more resilient than I thought it would be and it took quite a bit of pressure without bending. One side of the magnesium has an embedded striker flint that extends the full length of the block. It was easy to strike a spark but it's not clear how well-secured the striker flint actually is. Time will tell. I guess a set of 2 gives you a backup just in case. The kit also comes with a 20" length of paracord that contains at its core a red waterproof flax fire tinder which can be helpful when conditions aren't ideal. I couldn't help but notice that my scraper's handle is orange whereas the listing shows it in black. Not a big deal to me but something to be aware of. All the same, I definitely recommend this set!

Clear instructions. Product looks good. Will use on next hiking trip, and actually test it out

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J’utilise ce type de pierre à feu principalement en contexte de plein air (chasse, camping, situations de survie), et ce modèle remplit très bien son rôle. L’allumage est rapide et efficace : les étincelles produites sont abondantes et suffisamment chaudes pour enflammer facilement du petit combustible (écorce, amadou, etc.). Même dans des conditions légèrement humides, le fonctionnement demeure fiable, ce qui est un point essentiel pour ce type d’équipement. Le format est compact et facile à transporter, et la pochette incluse est pratique pour garder l’ensemble accessible et protégé. La qualité de fabrication est adéquate pour une utilisation régulière, et le lot de deux est un bon avantage, que ce soit pour en garder un en réserve ou dans un autre sac. En résumé, un outil simple, efficace et indispensable pour toute activité en nature ou en situation d’urgence.

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Purchased for my son to keep in his hiking bag, it's winter and cold here but he had to try it out on our driveway. Took a bit getting used to but he was successful in getting it to light the twigs.