I have had one of these for 30 years and still going strong. If used correctly it can star a fire in damp conditions. Shaving the magnesium is key in starting a fire in damp conditions. On the survival shows they always try to rely on the striker without the magnesium. They don't realize the sparks start the magnesium and the magnesium burns at 6000 degrees farenheit. Use the smooth side only. I carried it every time I went to the field in the Army and camping with my son in Boy Scouts. He learned to start fires with one of these.

A Super Great Time Saver, Emergency Fire Starter, and Hiking, Camping Gear accessory. Good Price too... Better to have than have not and need it!

this is a must have on your days of camping, the lighter might get wet and this will start your fire right away.

I am such a girly-girl that my boyfriend was very confused when I told him I bought this fire starter. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will work great. The instructions on the outside of the packaging is very thorough. Looking at the product I wasn't sure how it works but I'm glad Coleman knows how to write great instructions for unexperienced people like myself. I'm keeping this product for if I ever need to build a fire but if anything I think it's nice to know that I have one.