i've seen some interesting looking matches, made by bryant+may, they are called barbeque matches, and have a large head and a long stick made from pressed wood chips and wax. the idea beeing that to light a BBQ you just lob in a couple of these baby's. thought that they might be good for fires whent he weather was a bit bad, i mean, if you're having a BBq the weather is bound to be dreadful! can't find a link page i'm affraid!
steve