Any outdoor survivalist worth their salt probably carries something in their pack to start a fire. If they're a purist, their tools of choice might be flint and steel. This pair of tools is a ...

The lowdown: Made with a thick, high-quality rod, this is one of the best flint fire starters available. It has a spring-loaded bar that scrapes off the coating (making it easier to light), and a ...

Flint and Steel. When people think of fire starters, this is usually what they’re imagining. Typically made up of two parts, a piece of steel and flint (a form of quartz), these types of starters are ...

Unless you’ve made a habit of carrying a dedicated flint rock and steel striker, ... For more info on these items, check out our fire-starter buyer’s guide from Issue 18 of our magazine.

This basic ferro rod and steel striker kit is a reliable camping tool to have on hand when you need to start a fire.