Camping gear, equipment and gadgets

Light My Fire Scout Firesteel

Good for at least 3,000 strikes, the Light My Fire Scout FireSteel is a flash of genius. Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, the Scout’s 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Ideal for hunters, fishermen and campers, this Light My Fire firesteel comes equipped with a stainless-steel striker that you strike on its the 1.75 inch rod, which in turn can ignite a stove, paper, dry grass or bark. The Scout comes with a handle, striker, fire-starter rod and cord, and Approved for use by the International Survival Instructors Association. Get a fire started for $11.95. Light My Fire.

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Solo Scientific Aurora 440C Campfire Starter

Guaranteed to never let you down in the wilderness, the Solo Scientific Aurora 440C Campfire Starter will work in any outdoor situation you’re in. Boasting aerospace quality, the Aurora 440C comes equipped with a fully hardened stainless steel striking blade, which means you get a spark every time. Designed to function wet or dry, this Solo Scientific campfire starter always takes off enough material to start a fire but will not cause excessive wear. Plus, the Aurora 440C can be flipped over to reveal a fresh striking surface, but it will take you a long time to get to that point, and you can wear it around your neck with a lanyard so you’re never without it. Pick one up for $19.95. Solo Scientific.

Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor hail will dampen the Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter’s flame! With a high-temperature internal flame that withstands up to 80 mph winds, the Helios won’t let you down in wet or windy weather. When the lid is closed, this butane-fuelled torch is waterproof and the piezo ignition reliable for at least 30,000 ignitions – now this is a lighter you want with you when you’re in the middle of nowhere. It also includes a detachable wrist lanyard to prevent loss, and is refillable with butane fuel. Pick it up here for $53. Brunton.

Windmill Lighters Delta Shockproof Lighter

Ever try to start a campfire while the wind was howling? It darn near impossible – but with Windmill Lighters’ Delta Shockproof Lighter, you’ll never have that problem again. This hot Windmill Lighter is tougher than tough and can start a fire in any kind of weather condition. Outfitted in matte black or olive green, the Delta Shockproof Lighter is shock resistant and storm proof, so you can count on it in the most dire of weather conditions. It’s also impact resistant, comes in a tough elastomer case, and features an oversize fuel window and a stainless steel wire closure. Start you fire for $52.49. Buy it here.

CharHeat Outdoor Heater

With the weather starting to cool down, it’s time to pull out the CharHeat Outdoor Heater. Offering six hours of clean, silent and virtually odorless warmth, the CharHeat Outdoor Heater provides instant, on-the-spot warmth with just a handful of ordinary charcoal! Originally designed for hunters to keep their trigger finger warm and ready, the CharHeat Outdoor Heater is perfect for ice fishing or camping. Lightweight and compact, the CharHeat cranks out over 13,000 BTUs of heat, while remaining cool to the touch. Buy it here for $24.97.

Natural Light Candle Firestarters

The natural choice for quick and easy campfires is Natural Light Candle’s Firestarters. Made with recycled hardwood chips and a food grade wax, these firestarters are set into a 3-oz paper cup. All you have to do is stack the Natural Light Candle’s firestarter along with wood, kindling and light wick. With a burn time of 25 minutes, the firestarter’s wax will be consumed by the fire. Their also great for drying and igniting wet/damp wood, and can ignite wood that is less than ideally seasoned. Packaged in a box of 16 and retails for $12. Natural Light Candles.

Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch Fire Starter

The Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch Fire Starter has sparked some interest, among other things, thanks to its ability to start a fire in spite of extreme environments and conditions. Whether you find yourself in marine, arctic, desert or jungle atmospheres, and whether it’s raining, snowing or windy, the BlastMatch fire starter never fails. BlastMatch is easy to use with one hand, and ignites with a spark three times the strength of a match to light your wood, paper, bark, cloth or man-made tinders. BlastMatch measures four inches in length, so it’s easy to pack or carry along with you on your treks. Weighing just 2.7 oz., you’ll barely even notice it in your pocket or pack. The BlastMatch fire started retails for approximately $19. Ultimate Survival Technologies.

Wicked Lasers Torch Flashlight/Fire Starter

Touted as “the world’s brightest and most powerful flashlight,” the Wicked Lasers Torch flashlight/fire starter is hot! Made from aerospace-grade aluminum, the Torch flashlight/fire starter measures 57 by 230 mm, and out of this small gadget come big things – 4100 lumens, which can be adjusted using the integrated high-efficiency reflector. That’s enough to melt plastic, burn paper, even toast marshmallows on a stick. How’s that for cool tools for camping? The battery lasts 15 minutes – plenty of time, considering it takes only 24 seconds to light a pile of paper. Buy the Torch for $299 at Wicked Lasers.

Portable Fire Pit by John T. Unger - Great Bowl O’ Fire firepit

There’s nothing quite like sitting by a roaring camp fire on cool evenings, but half the battle is finding a spot and setting it up. The Great Bowl O’ Fire portable fire pit, designed and made by John T. Unger, is as artistic and it is functional - a welcome addition to any campsite (providing that campfires are permitted, of course). The Great Bowl O Fire is a 41-inch portable fire pit made from 100% recycled steel, and measures 26 inches high, with a 22-inch deep bowl, and a 15-inch diameter base. Other portable firepits are available, ranging in diameter from 24 to 40 inches. The Great Bowl O’ Fire portable firepit retails for $998, and an optional upgrade to natural gas or propane will cost an additional $199. John T. Unger
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Nuwick 120 Hour Candle

While technology is a great thing, sometimes it’s simplicity that gets you further – long after your batteries have left you in the dark, the Nuwick 120 Hour Candle guarantees light and heat. The 120 Hour Candle is FDA-approved and made of food-grade paraffin, so you can use it for cooking as well. The nice thing about it is that it’s reusable – light it when you need it, and when you don’t, simply put it out and pack it away in the convenient tin package. You can safely store the 120 Hour Candle indoors, in your vehicle or in your backpack without the worry of harmful emissions or a potential fire hazard, because it’s non-toxic, and contains no dangerous chemicals or flammable fluids. The candle comes with six movable wicks, a can of wax, tweezers and matches, and retails for approximately $9.99. Nuwick.

Light My Fire Maya Dust fire starter

Light My Fire Maya Dust fire starter is a sure way to get that fire burning quickly, safely and naturally. Made from "Pino de Ocote", a pine cultivated and harvested in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico, Maya Dust fire starter is also environmentally friendly. This fire starter contains 80 per cent resin, making it easy to light, even when the conditions are soggy, and the result is an extremely hot flame. Maya Dust is conveniently packaged in a waterproof, plastic snuff-box for neat storage and transport in your pack or pocket, and the box contains 1 oz. of fire starter. Maya Dust retails for approximately $4.50. Light My Fire.

Coghlan's Fire Paste fire starter

Coghlan's Fire Paste fire starter is just common sense – you never know when a little rain might dampen your campfire plans. Fire is the key to survival in the wilderness, but who said one must undergo a painstaking, back-breaking ordeal to get it? Fire Paste lets you light ‘er up quickly and cleanly, without flare-ups or splashing. Just squeeze Fire Paste on to start a campfire, barbecue or fireplace, and you’ll be warming your fingertips, and your dinner, in no time. It’s odorless, tasteless, and unaffected by temperature, so the fire is ready when you are. Just seal the tube when finished, and Fire Paste will be waiting for the next one. The Fire Paste fire starter retails for approximately $4.96. Coghlans.