Grit

THE PERFECT Pocket Fire Starter Kit

You’re 7 miles into the middle of nowhere on a day hike. It rained the night before, and the trail is a muddy mess as a result. One more mile to go until you reach the waterfall, and then you’re scheduled to turn around so you can make it back home by nightfall.

And then you slip.

You wake up an hour later in a daze, with a headache and a badly sprained ankle. You’re going to be stuck there for the night, and since it’s still early spring, you know the temperature is going to get very cold very fast. You need a fire, and you need it now.

In situations such as these, a proper fire-starter kit is essential. Furthermore, this kit should easily fit in your pocket so you’re

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