Hello all,<br><br>I will soon be flying (for the first time), via Continental Airlines, from the east coast to Colorado on vacation. While out there I would like to do some hiking and, of course, would like to carry my survival kit with me. My kit contains several items for fire starting, such as lifeboat matches, sparklite tabs and sparker, and wetfire tinder tabs. Continental's website states that flammable items are prohibited on flights. Can I take this stuff with me? <br><br>Given the small quantities, I would think that they would allow it. However, being a backpacker, I have heard stories of people having empty camp stoves confiscated by airlines because they had residual fuel left in them. I really don't want to have to sort through my kit at the gate and discard certain items. Would it be better to stow it in with my check in baggage? Does anyone have any experience in this matter?<br><br>Thanks.<br>MVS<br><br>