fr0z3nThese are great for ultralight backpacking. The regular polySTRIKER Fire starter weighs 0.5 oz. and lasts forever. You could even replace the supplied cord with something lighter.
For comparison:
-Mini Bic lighter is 0.4 oz, and should be contained in something waterproof (like a ziplock bag)
-Swedish Firesteel 2 is 1.0 oz (Scout version), similar to polySTRIKER but twice as heavy
-UCO Stormproof Match Kit is 0.5oz. This is 15 strike-anywhere matches in a waterproof case.
For comparison: -Mini Bic lighter is 0.4 oz, and should be contained in something waterproof (like a ziplock bag) -Swedish Firesteel 2 is 1.0 oz (Scout version), similar to polySTRIKER but twice as heavy -UCO Stormproof Match Kit is 0.5oz. This is 15 strike-anywhere matches in a waterproof case.