UCO Long-Burn Matches 50-Count Box

UCO Long-Burn Matches are strike-on-box wooden matches measuring 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) in length, designed for lighting campfires, fireplaces, stoves, BBQ grills, lanterns, and candles. Each match burns up to 60 seconds, roughly five times longer than a standard match, giving you a sustained flame to work with rather than a fleeting flicker. Each box contains 50 matches.

Time to Actually Light the Fire

A standard match gives you a second or two of flame before it reaches your fingers. UCO Long-Burn Matches burn for 45 seconds to a minute depending on conditions, which means you have time to coax a reluctant wick, position the flame under damp kindling, or adjust a gas burner without rushing. That extra burn time is the difference between one match doing the job and burning through half a box in frustration.

Length That Keeps Fingers Clear

At 3.75 inches, these matches are long enough to reach into a fireplace, a deep lantern chimney, or a camp stove burner without putting your hand close to the ignition point. The carbonized matchstick is sturdy enough to hold its shape through the full burn rather than bending or breaking mid-light.

Features

• Extended burn time: 45 seconds to 1 minute per match, up to 60 seconds maximum
• Five times longer: burns approximately five times longer than a standard match
• Extended length: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) keeps fingers away from the flame
• Carbonized matchstick: sturdy construction for reliable, consistent ignition
• Broad use: suited for campfires, fireplaces, stoves, BBQ grills, lanterns, and candles
• Count: 50 matches per box

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

UCO Long-Burn Matches suit campers, backyard grillers, and anyone who lights fireplaces, lanterns, or candles regularly and wants a match that stays lit long enough to do the job without rushing. The extended length is especially useful for deep fireboxes, enclosed lanterns, and camp stoves where a short match puts fingers too close to the flame.

These are strike-on-box matches that require the striker strip on the box to ignite. They are not strike-anywhere matches. The box contains 50 matches with no waterproofing or weatherproofing; they are not rated for use in wet or high-wind conditions.

Common Questions

How long do UCO Long-Burn Matches actually burn?

UCO Long-Burn Matches burn for 45 seconds to 1 minute depending on conditions, with a stated maximum of 60 seconds. That is approximately five times longer than a standard match, giving you enough time to light a reluctant wick, position the flame under kindling, or adjust a burner without the match burning out first.

Are these strike-anywhere matches or strike-on-box?

UCO Long-Burn Matches are strike-on-box matches. They require the striker strip on the box to ignite and will not light on an arbitrary rough surface the way strike-anywhere matches do.

How long are the matches, and why does that matter?

Each UCO Long-Burn Match is 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) long, noticeably longer than a standard kitchen match. The extra length keeps fingers farther from the ignition point when reaching into a deep fireplace, an enclosed lantern chimney, or a camp stove burner.

Are these matches waterproof or windproof?

UCO Long-Burn Matches are not described as waterproof or windproof. For fire starting in wet or high-wind conditions, a dedicated waterproof match or a lighter designed for those conditions would be more appropriate.

Is there a California Proposition 65 warning for this product?

Yes. 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.