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The Ultimate Fire Starter from Vargo has everything you need to start, grow, and maintain a roaring fire—just add fuel. First, unscrew the ferrocerium rod from the bellows and use the integrated scraper to ignite your tinder Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downJaymeMeredith
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Feb 18, 2019
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Looks a bit overkill relative to a bic lighter; but, the blow tube turbocharges your fire and can really save your hiney in adverse conditions. I'm the Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout troop and took 10 boys on a November overnight backpacking trip. The trail supplied wood at the Adirondack areas; but, an unexpected ice & snow storm coated available kindling in ice making pretty much everything damp. Split wood was plentiful; but, was literally frozen due to sub-freezing temperatures. Boys could get the tinder going; but, we were having a very difficult time getting the fire hot and big enough to catch damp kindling let alone the light any of the the split wood. The blow tube turned the small tinder fire into a blast furnace with each blow. Seems like it took an hour; but we were able to eventually get some larger stuff dried out and lit. If it wasn't for the Vargo UFS, we would faced a very dangerous situation and most likely would have been hiking back to the cars.
A must for winter and wet conditions.
Since then, the scouts love to use it in warmer temperatures because it quickly gets the fire going hot. The adult leaders like it because it keeps the boy's faces well away from the flame and heat. If a scout stumbles and faceplants (which young teens do on a regular basis) while blowing on embers, worst case you get a bent tube rather than a first aid situation.
The striker bracket seems a bit clunky; but, holds tight and I can't think of a better way to do it. Also, I'm concerned that the plastic tip will melt; but, has held up well so far.
MARIOO
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May 29, 2018
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This product work really great, it's a great companion for trekking, camping or even a BBQ if you want to use charcoal.
Totally recommended, you will not be disappointed.
Totally recommended, you will not be disappointed.
CMNMD
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May 31, 2018
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Great firemaking tool
Light, telescoping
You can aim it at problem areas to get the embers heated up. Very focused.
Recommend to all the boy (girl) scouts and fire makers out there
Have even use for charcoal grill
swimify
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May 31, 2018
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Incredibly useful for starting a fire. Works 10x better than simply blowing air into a fire. Handy portable size. Ferro rod is small, but useful as a backup.
jblaser
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Jul 1, 2018
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Used it on a recent trip with a vaseline cotton ball and birch bark to start a wet wood fire. Worked well.
edbrooks3
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May 30, 2018
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It is now in every BOB, GHB, and survival bag I own.
I have it coupled with a Titan Survival Steel.
I.t WILL .Start .fires. and maintain them.
kornwall
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Dec 11, 2020
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Works well, makes fire
I bought it as a gift for someone who camps and backpacks a lot. They reported that it works well and has earned a spot it his weekend grab bag.
Recommends this product? Yes
phoenixsong
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Nov 19, 2020
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Works well
The blow tube has been really useful, love its combined design, usability and portability
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Recommends this product? Yes
DJRaar
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Sep 21, 2020
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Pleasantly surprised.
I expected this product to work well, it exceeded well and moved into fantastic.
Recommends this product? Yes
Markillr
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Jun 6, 2020
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Perfect
This fits perfectly in an IFAK I have added fire starting gear to. The added ferro striker is a bonus, though I do have a piece of leather and velcro covering it to prevent wear to my IFAK.
Recommends this product? Yes
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