AOFAR Fire Starter AF-381/AF-381plus Fire Steel with Paracord and Whistle for Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Backpacking, Boating, Emergency Rescue…

Great little package. Works. Will fit well in a backpack, kitchen drawer, bug out bag, get home bag whatever.

The AOFAR Fire Starters have become an essential part of my outdoor gear. Whether I’m camping, hiking, or just lighting a backyard fire pit, these fire starters never let me down. Pros: Reliable ignition: They work in various weather conditions, including wind and light rain. Long-lasting: Each fire starter burns long enough to get a solid fire going, even with damp kindling. Easy to use: Simple to ignite and requires minimal effort to start a fire. Compact and portable: Lightweight and easy to pack for any adventure. Durable: High-quality materials that hold up well over time. Cons: None so far! These fire starters consistently perform as expected. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or just enjoy occasional campfires, the AOFAR Fire Starters are a must-have. Highly recommend!

Learning curve, but works1

It actually started a fire. Nice for a survival item

Nice

Not terrible, but a bit hard to get started.

We had fun playing with this! Save your dryer lint, it blazes up right away with this ferro rod! (Also can repurpose candles/wax melts—if you add a few crumbles of wax your lint will burn for a few minutes rather than just 30 seconds.) Optimally you’d have all the right tinder & kindling you need, but no harm in making it easier to start a fire! I put a bag of dryer lint & wax pieces along with this ferro rod in our emergency preparedness supplies. The whistle works well. The compass points north. I went ahead and took the thinner string off and tied it with the para-cord it came with, as it’s sturdy and bright. I might tie a longer piece around the 2nd one so it can be worn around the neck when hiking. I plan on buying another 2 pack. Great for the camper, cars, etc…and just fun to play with! (PS, aerosol mosquito spray also blazed right up, but I decided not to share the video.😉)

All the extra bells and whistles work but most importantly the striker works great

Kinda small so not a lifetime supply of fire, but it gives off more sparks than any ferro rod I've had. Likely best to not rely on the whistle. Seller quickly fixed a minor issue for me. 5 stars for service and the ferro compound used in these.

These will start a fire just fine with well prepared tinder but because of the fairly weak spark size (a factor of fire-steel material quality) you are limited to the usefulness of these in a real survival situation. For this reason alone I would NOT recommend this for a survival kit. This fire-steel does however offer a very affordable PRACTICE kit which will help you to develop the necessary skills to become proficient with flint & steel / fire-steel fire lighting. Make no mistake, this is NOT something that you can expect to just pickup and use well. It takes practice, so buy one or two of these and get practicing!

Almost didn't order because of the negative comments. Some people just can't be pleased. These are perfect strikers and work very well and easy to use. They are not too small! They are just the right size to fit into my tin of magnesium. The paracord is just an extra. Highly recommend these strikers for your camping or survival gear.

These are not 5" long rods as stated. Rod length 2.589" or 65.75mm the total length including handle is 4.64" Rod diameter is .234" or 5.97mm The handle seems strong enough and it sparks well after paint is rubbed off. For $12.00 a pair its a great deal. Just bugs me that the description is incorrect.

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