{"product_id":"exotac-tinderzip-zipper-pull-tinder-5-pack","title":"Exotac tinderZIP Zipper-Pull Tinder, 5-Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe Exotac tinderZIP is a zipper pull with a waterproof, flammable inner core that turns any zipper into a permanent tinder source. Each pull is 3 inches long, weighs 0.06 oz, and threads through the pull hole on jackets, backpacks, tents, and day bags. This listing includes five tinderZIPs, available in Black or Blaze Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTinder You Cannot Forget to Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tinderZIP solves a specific and common failure: tinder left at home. Because each pull installs once and stays on the zipper, it requires no packing decision and adds no meaningful weight to any piece of gear. Outfit every jacket and pack you own and the supply becomes effectively distributed across your entire kit, present whenever the zipper is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWax-Coated Core Resists Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red inner core carries a wax-like coating that keeps moisture out, so a tinderZIP that has been rained on or submerged will still light once water is knocked off and the end is fluffed. That resistance matters most in cold, wet, and low-light conditions, where fire starting is already hardest. The durable black outer sheath protects the core during normal use and is stripped away only when the tinder is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-Minute Burn from a Single Spark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo deploy, strip the black sheath, pull out the red core, and scrape the end with a knife to expose fibers and increase surface area. A spark from a ferrocerium rod catches the prepared end immediately, and the core then burns like a candle wick for approximately one minute, long enough to transfer the flame into kindling and build a fire. The five-pack format makes it practical to equip an entire wardrobe and gear closet at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlammable inner core:\u003c\/strong\u003e treated red strand that catches from a ferro-rod spark after the end is scraped and fluffed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax-like water-resistant coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e core resists moisture; knock water off and fluff before lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable outer sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e black sheath protects the core during carry; stripped away at use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal zipper attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e threads through the pull hole on any zipper, including jackets, packs, tents, and dry bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately one-minute burn time:\u003c\/strong\u003e burns like a candle wick, long enough to establish a fire in kindling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e origin confirmed by Exotac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.00 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.06 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight (5-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.31 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTreated red flammable strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDurable outer sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWax-like coating; knock water off and fluff end before lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBurn time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1 minute (burns like a wick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAttachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThreads through any zipper pull hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColors available\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack, Blaze Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHang card\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, lead, and lead components, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThe tinderZIP suits campers, backpackers, overlanders, and anyone who carries zippered gear and wants tinder permanently available without a separate packing step. It works on any zipper with a standard pull hole and pairs directly with ferrocerium rods for fire starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThe tinderZIP requires a separate ignition source such as a ferro rod to light and is not a standalone fire-starting system. It does not replace a lighter or matches and is not rated for use as a sustained fuel source beyond its approximately one-minute burn time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I use the tinderZIP in an emergency?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eStrip off the black outer sheath, pull out the red inner core, and scrape the end with a knife to expose fibers and increase surface area. Strike a ferrocerium rod against the prepared end to produce a spark; the core catches and burns like a candle wick for approximately one minute, providing time to transfer the flame into kindling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eIs the tinderZIP waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe tinderZIP's red inner core has a wax-like coating that resists water penetration. After exposure to rain or submersion, knock off standing water and fluff the scraped end before attempting to light it. The coating does not make the core permanently impervious, but it maintains ignitability in wet conditions when properly prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat zipper types does the tinderZIP fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe tinderZIP threads through the pull hole on any standard zipper, including jacket zippers, backpack zippers, tent zippers, day bags, and dry bags. No tools or modification are required; it installs the same way a standard zipper pull does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat ignition source does the tinderZIP require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe tinderZIP is designed to catch from a ferrocerium rod spark after the end has been scraped and fluffed. Exotac notes compatibility with ferro rods such as the nanoSTRIKER XL and nanoSPARK. A ferro rod or similar spark-producing tool is required and is not included in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhere is the tinderZIP made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe tinderZIP is made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exotac","offers":[{"title":"Blaze Orange","offer_id":50677666152518,"sku":"009000-ORG","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":50677666185286,"sku":"009000-BLK","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/tinderZIP_Five_Orange_Ortho-sq.jpg?v=1792446100","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/exotac-tinderzip-zipper-pull-tinder-5-pack","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}