Re: [Paddlewise] lighters

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Jose:

Mr Bic makes pretty good and cheap devices that work pretty well.  hey go
about a buck for three, so the double backup system is in force.

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From: "alex" <al.m_at_3web.net>

> > > What are others carrying in their PFDs for fire starters?
>
> I have to confess that never attached much importance to this item (I
know,
> this is wrong).  Though, I carry wind-and-waterproof matches as a backup
to
> piezo-ignitor of my propane stove (never had a chance to use them). These
> matches need their box to strike, I think. (and the box doesn't fit into
> small waterproof cylinder for matches). But this is what I've found in a
> canadian camping-automotive store after reading Michael's message:
> "Red Bird strike anywhere matches, product of USA", CDN 2.19 for two boxes
> (250 matches each). There is some sort of mesh on the sides of this box.
Is
> it really something good, or there are better brands?
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