Quote Originally Posted by kidicarus13 View Post
I never understood carrying all the unusual methods of starting a fire. What's wrong with a lighter wrapped in a Ziplock bag? Am I missing something?
As stated-lighters follow Murphy's Law.Bic style-can leak,don't work well in cold,lever can get pushed. Zippo's-fuel evaporates so you need to carry a fuel supply. I carry a fire kit-misch metal rod,striker,and cotton balls/petroleum jelly. Simple kit that works every time.