I agree with AROTC, at least to a point. My super matches are REI Stormsafe. You light those suckers, and they do not go out until they burn out. Put them under a stream of water and they go out. Remove them from the water and they pop back to life. It is magic. Each box, which has the usual striking surface on the sides, also has a striking surface sealed in plastic, so no moisture problems. I do not totally rely on them of course, got a BIC, BSA Hotspark, cotton balls, and plain old strike anywhere kitchen matches. Those are for "normal" firestarting use, but if I really really have to have a fire, and it is pouring rain, Stormsafe is the way to go...