What size inner tube is that?

Where do you live that you can't find strike-anywhere matches? They are all over the place (grocery stores, farm stores, hardware stores, etc.) here in the Midwest.

In the northeast, I have been able to find strike-anywhere matches only at ACE hardware (Diamond brand, I think). Everywhere else, only safety matches are for sale. They are not available at camping supply or general stores (REI, EMS, Walmart). I haven't checked AGWAY or Tractor Supply co.

I get the feeling (unsubstantiated) that the newer ones don't light as easily as the older strike-anywheres. I could be wrong.

It is a 700x23/25. The fit is perfect for the mini Bic.

The 700Cx23/25 will fit over a full sized Bic as well with a little stretching.

UCO ( the maker of the stormproof and REI matches)is coming out with strike any where matches. If they are as good as the storm proof matches, I will be happy. The quality of strike any where matches has greatly deminished over the years. The new "green" matches by Diamond Brand isn't worth spit in my opinion.I can only strike on the box reliably.Rumors abound on why they changed,but they are rumors.I miss ohio Blue Tips....


BOATMAN
John

I have to agree that the Strike Anywhere matches are not as reliable as the old matches.

I am glad to hear there will be another maker out there. I agree that the green matches aren't as good as the old blue tips were, but they are a heck of a lot better than safety matches. I can usually get them to strike on just about any rough surface at least.

I carry:

A fero rod
REI's storm proof matches
A few matches for stove starting and so on.
A small Bic lighter
Vaseline and cotton balls, preloaded and packed in a vial

This takes up little room and is very light weight.

Completed a SAR mission in June and located two hikers on the PCT
that were soaked completely through, had only strike anywhere matches and just about zero training on fire building. Training might be just as important as the gear.

Blake

www.outdoorquest.blogspot.com

Personally speaking for myself; training is more important than the gear because training also teaches one how to improvise as well.