Think you're going to use this 12,000 times? Think again! Part of being the cool "always prepared" guy is having things like FireSteel in your arsenal. Keep it in your glove box, or in your pack- you'll be able to start a small campfire after a bit of frustration and a lot of sparks. Who knows- it could be the thing that keeps you warm when your 15-year-old car dies next winter, out in the middle of nowhere.
This is a fire starting kid made from from Swedish FireSteel.
From the MFG:
Compact fire starter designed to light fires in any conditions
Provides 2,980-degree C spark in any weather, at any altitude
Ideal for lighting campfires, stoves, and gas barbecues
Striker lights up small piles of dry grass, paper, and other flammables
Lasts for 12,000 strikes; approved by International Survival Instructors Association
Do you really like smelling like flowers and perfume? Because that's what all those "Man Soap" companies are pushing. What's a bear going to try to eat first: something that smells like lavender and honey, or dusty old campfire? Live longer and smell like burnt pine trees with Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap!
This is a 3-pack of Grandpa's Pine Tar Bar Soap.
From the MFG: "Excellent for bathing, showering, shaving and shampooing. Many loyal users have been telling us for generations how "wonder"ful it cleans, moisturizes and deodorizes. Our customers have described pine tar as being helpful with various skin irritations. No added colors or fragrances. Vegetable based."