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Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL Firestarter
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Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL Firestarter
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The Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL is a compact, all-in-one firestarter perfect for camping and outdoor trips. Made from 6061 aircraft aluminum, this version is slightly larger than the original and features a thicker ferrocerium rod and tungsten carbide striker inside the twist-off body Read More
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keyboard_arrow_down14themoney
1395
Feb 6, 2019
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14themoney
1395
Oct 4, 2019
My point was to show how foolish I believed the Exotac Firestarter to be. This was the first ad I ran across that I could copy and paste.
sockpuppet
137
Feb 20, 2018
I recently purchased the upgraded version of this on kickstarter. It's called a "Bic lighter."
nrthmn
140
Mar 9, 2018
sockpuppetAnd if it gets wet, or you drop it in a creek in the pouring rain, then it's called "useless". Been there with dry tinder and a soaked lighter. No fire was made, and a miserable night was had by all. I realize that there are amazing storm matches and advancements in lighter technology since then, but I now believe in backups for my backups. This is one such backup.
SandmanBravo
123
Jul 10, 2017
TigOlBittysI've bought 4 different ones (chinese knock-offs) from ebay and they all work pretty good. Know that the ferro rod threads are different than exotac so replacement with them may be an issue. But for the price you could just get a whole new one.
krista444
13
Oct 10, 2017
Could this be used to start a JetBoil stove when the built-in ignition fails AND you forgot to pack a BIC lighter AND your emergency waterproof matches are apparently too old and no longer work? Asking for a friend...
planb10113
352
Dec 8, 2017
You can get two of these made by The Friendly Swede on Amazon for $15 with a paracord keychain. Nearly the exact same design and comes with a warranty.
https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Starters-Paracord-Keychain-Premium/dp/B01HM4C6HG/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1512763814&sr=8-45&keywords=ferro+rod
eclectocrat
24
Jul 10, 2017
I bought this retail. It's very well built and pretty, but waaaaay too fidgety. I would die of hypothermia before using this little guy with frozen fingers. If you want to practice with lighting fires in "bushcraft play", this is a pretty doodad, if you want to light a fire after you fall out of your canoe in April, this is not a good choice.
tyler256
170
Feb 1, 2019
eclectocratMeh, not if you practice. I've carried around a ferro rod for the past 15 or so years and I have used it to light many many fires. It has even saved me a couple times when we either forgot the bic lighter, or it was too windy for a bic to work (camping above 11,000 ft gets pretty windy). It's always good to carry around a "plan B," but only if you know how to use it.
SandmanBravo
123
Apr 25, 2017
This drop's lowest price is 23 - the last drop I joined was 18. Why the difference? I guess I'll wait for another drop and hope it's lower.
JTrubs
195
Mar 21, 2017
This might be a silly question, but does anyone know what the rules are for bringing something like this on an airplane? Allowed in carry-on or checked baggage? Not allowed at all? Thanks in advance.
Inconel710
3
May 31, 2017
JTrubsI've never had a problem taking one on a plane. It's safer than a box of matches and those are allowed.
JTrubs
195
May 31, 2017
Inconel710Thank you for the information about your real-world experience. You make a very good point regarding the safety of the Nanostriker vs. matches. But in this day and age of heightened security, you just never know what to expect when traveling on a plane. Cheers!
Kilsimiv
120
Feb 16, 2017
@wtbdis second this. If you've never used one before, get a magnesium starter like this one. http://www.harborfreight.com/magnesium-fire-starter-66560.html This works slightly different, where you shave the large magnesium block into a small pile of powder, then use the ferro rod on the other side to shoot sparks and ignite them. These shave down quickly, but work well.
writner
42
Mar 19, 2017
While ferro rods work fine wet, they oxidize ("rust") quickly, especially when exposed to the elements. That's why all rods ship with a black coating, which is scraped off on first use. By sealing it in the enclosure, you're not trying to keep it dry and functional, you're trying to prolong the oxidation process and preserve your rod between uses. And the fact that the enclosure doubles as a rod handle and striker is a big bonus.
T_Good
46
May 13, 2016
Looks good. Still a buck cheaper on AMZ. Or pay another 93 cents to get it with Prime.
OneLove
2962
May 13, 2016
T_GoodActually, its MORE expensive ($2.83 with tax included) on Amazon for the cheapest color (orange) with Prime. But you will get it faster. A $3 discount is not enough incentive for me to join any drop and wait. Especially when I can buy anytime on Amazon and returns are easy.
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