UCO Fire Starting Kit with Ferro Rod, Stormproof Matches and Sweetfire Starters

The UCO Fire Starting Kit is an all-in-one fire-starting bundle for camping, overlanding, emergency preparedness, and bushcraft, combining a ferro rod striker, stormproof matches, and biomass-based fire starters in a single waterproof metal tin that weighs 7.8 oz complete. Every component is chosen to work in wind, rain, and wet conditions where a standard lighter or match fails.

Three Ignition Methods in One Tin

The UCO Fire Starting Kit includes a Survival Fire Striker with ferro rod, 25 Stormproof Matches rated to burn up to 15 seconds and relight after submersion, and 8 Sweetfire fire starters with strikeable heads that sustain a flame for 7 or more minutes each. Having three distinct ignition methods matters when one fails: a wet striker dries and works again, a match lights even after being submerged, and a Sweetfire starter holds a flame long enough to catch damp kindling that a brief spark would not.

Waterproof Storage That Goes Anywhere

All four components pack into a waterproof metal tin measuring 6.25 by 2.5 by 1.875 inches, small enough for a glove box, a bug-out bag side pocket, or a backpack hip-belt pouch. The tin itself is reusable, so it can be restocked with replacement matches or starters after the originals are used. At 2 oz for the tin alone and 7.8 oz for the full kit, the weight penalty for carrying a complete fire-starting system is negligible against the cost of not having one.

Built for Conditions That Ground Other Fire-Starting Tools

Stormproof Matches relight after submersion and burn up to 15 seconds, long enough to shield a flame and transfer it to tinder even in wind. Sweetfire starters use a strikeable head so they can be lit directly without a separate ignition source, and their 7-plus-minute burn time gives wet or marginal tinder enough heat to catch. The ferro rod striker functions independently of moisture once dry, providing a spark-based backup that carries no expiration date and no fuel to deplete.

Features

• Ferro rod striker: 1 UCO Survival Fire Striker with ferro rod and striker included; color may vary
• Stormproof Matches: 25 matches rated to burn up to 15 seconds and relight after submersion
• Sweetfire starters: 8 starters with strikeable heads, each burning 7 or more minutes
• Waterproof metal tin: 6.25 × 2.5 × 1.875 in, 2 oz, reusable and water-resistant
• Total kit weight: 7.8 oz fully loaded

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The UCO Fire Starting Kit suits overlanders, campers, backpackers, and anyone building an emergency or bug-out kit who wants multiple redundant ignition methods in a single compact package. It is well-matched to wet, windy, or storm conditions where a standard lighter or single-method fire-starting tool is unreliable.

The kit does not include tinder, kindling, or fuel. A fire-starting system still requires combustible material on the user's end. The Sweetfire starter count (8) and match count (25) are finite; extended expeditions or high-use scenarios will require purchasing replacement components separately.

Common Questions

Do the Stormproof Matches actually relight after being submerged in water?

Yes. The UCO Stormproof Matches included in this kit are rated to relight after submersion. If matches become wet, wiping them dry before use is sufficient, as the match head is designed to ignite even after contact with water.

What is the burn time on the Sweetfire starters, and do they need a separate lighter to ignite?

Each Sweetfire fire starter in the UCO Fire Starting Kit burns for 7 or more minutes and has a strikeable head. It can be lit directly against the striker surface on the tin or against the ferro rod, with no separate lighter or match required, though either can also be used.

How small is the tin, and will it fit in a standard glove box or bag side pocket?

The waterproof metal tin in the UCO Fire Starting Kit measures 6.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 1.875 inches tall and weighs 2 oz on its own. The complete kit weighs 7.8 oz. Those dimensions fit most glove boxes, jacket pockets, and bag side pockets without difficulty.

Can the tin be restocked after the matches and starters are used?

The waterproof metal tin in the UCO Fire Starting Kit is reusable. UCO sells replacement Stormproof Matches and Sweetfire starters separately, so the tin can be refilled once the original contents are depleted rather than replacing the entire kit.

Is there a California Proposition 65 warning for this product?

Yes. The UCO Fire Starting Kit carries a California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot, and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.