UCO Stormproof Match Kit with Waterproof Case, 25 Stormproof Matches and 3 Strikers

While this container is very sturdy, I would prefer a smaller container.

These rock! They are reasonably priced and they perform very well. Matches are a must-have for so many reasons. One of them is emergency preparedness. These UCOs are a great candidate for this Likewise, they are also great for camping, marine usage, and general outdoor activities requiring fire. The overall quality design and reasonable price of the UCO makes this kit suitable for the above and other "mission-critical" applications. The design of case is excellent. A waterproof case is a huge plus for storage. This not only makes the matches waterproof in terms of submersion, but also prevents them from humidity damage. I think protection against humidity damage is even more important, given these products often wind up being stored for years, and how prolonged humidity can make matches useless. The case itself uses a threading that is strong so it does not strip, and is the perfectly sized so that the matches are not crushed but also do not have so much headroom that they can bounce up and down and crack off the starter materials...so these can survive impact really well. The case is textured to get a good grip even when wet or oily, where as an all-smooth case would be very slippery in that scenario. The striker is durable and stands up to the elements -- it also can be changed out when it wears or if it were damaged. Then we get to the matches. These are really good matches and the kind of matches you want if you may find yourself in a situation in which being able to make a fire is the critical element (possibly even the key to survival.) They light easily, they are thick so they resist breaking. They will light in bad weather. And they give you 15+ seconds of a useful flame, which is a plus if you have to light shavings that are not quite dried out or are starting a fire in rain/snow and need a strong and lasting flame. So overall, this an inexpensive tool that could play a key role in wellbeing (and possibly even survival.) Most everyone can benefit from having at least one of these on-hand in the case of an emergency.

Works great will buy more in the future

No issues. Good to have if camping or into survivor items

Nice match set specifically for survival kits, windproof, and waterproof comes with a very nice compact container easy to find due to the color. We recommend everybody have a set in case you do get lost in need assistance with fire building or other things. Overall good value for the cost.

I have used these matches for over a year now and have had great success with them. They are very robust matches that have a waterproof coating, have an extended burn time and are nearly impossible to put out once lit. I think the biggest plus they have going for them is that they can be used in windy conditions without your ignition source being blown out. Once lit, these matches can be submerged in water or dirt and will reignite. Amazing! Are they perfect? No. But they are the best matches I have found so far. Can you soak the matches and the striker in water for 30 minutes and still use them? Absolutely not. Find me a match and striker that can do that. I have never had one fail to light and I have never broken the match stick in half when trying to strike it. If you know how to PROPERLY strike a match, then you should never break one. The case is very stout and from my experience in wet conditions, is waterproof. However, if you get the striker located on outside of the case wet then it won't work. Imagine that. Good thing it comes with two strikers sealed in plastic located inside the case. I do wish the case was a little smaller but that would also mean carrying fewer matches. It is a small complaint and definitely not a deal breaker by any means. If you want a match that is "easy" to light then get some strike anywhere matches or something along those lines. But understand those types of matches are not going to perform as well as these matches do in less than ideal conditions.

excellent value

Good poduct

Llego antes de lo previsto, los cerillos son funcionales solo que el contenedor no es aprueba de agua y si se mojan antes de usarlos ya no funcionan

11/10 matches that do exactly as they are supposed to. I would love if these came out with a strike anywhere version but they are still awesome the way they are!

風、寒さに強いので山でテント泊で使ってます。軽いし間違いなく点火するので重宝してます。

These are fabulous.

Goods arrived as promised and as described - on time EXCELLENT