Originally Posted By: roberttheiii
I'm sort of under the impression the spark lite isn't producing enough spark.
Not everyone realises that with Spark Lite it makes a difference which way you spin the wheel. There's an arrow printed on the orange stick to show the correct way. The wrong way doesn't produce many sparks.

Originally Posted By: ireckon
Would the tinder quick have dried out if you stored it in a container like an Altoids can or something?
I don't think it has volatiles. It doesn't come in special packaging, and I have some that's been left out for years that still takes a spark. It should be very reliable.
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