Typhoon Matches

Allow match to fully light the wood even in enclosed spaces for best results. Keep the match near the bottom of the fire you're lighting, but don't smother it even though the chemical flame is powerful, it can smother the match or other fire materials if the match doesn't continue to have air around it. The chemical flame can heat and start to catch other materials on fire, but again, make sure you don't smother the match. Keep these in a waterproof can like a little plastic or metal weatherproof canister. These are better than the expensive matches at some outdoor outlets, so I recommend buying these separately and buying a canister separately, instead of the pre-packaged canisters with unknown brand matches. Replace these in your kit every 2 years at maximum, as they may start to degrade in storage, Since they are an emergency item, check them before heading out on the trail.