Originally Posted By: xbanker
Welcome to the forum Gig -


You mention magnesium firestarter. Agree with opinions expressed in many a past thread — they're fine in theory but in all but ideal conditions, they're a pain to fiddle with. Suggest a plain ferro rod/metal match, backed with your NATO matches and tinder.
Dan



Why ditch the mag bar? It is a ferro rod AND tinder. So what if if is a bit difficult? Practice helps. Switching it out for a just a ferro rod saves neglible space at the loss of a nearly endless supply of tinder.

Bug headnet would be a nice addition and could hide in the bottom of a pocket in your flight suit.

Ahhhh, Ft Rucker. Flt Surgeon's course there in 1997. Quite the gentleman's course and a nice 6 week break for me. Not so for you it seems! wink Good luck.