Is there a reason why strike-anywhere matches are rarely used in many survival kits today? I can see them not being used for safety reasons. I mean, they could roll around in the kit and ignite when struck on something, but if the entire head of the match were coated in wax I don't see how this could happen. Besides a minimal amount of weight and space could be saved in the kit. Minimal yes, but saved. <br>I ask this question because the striking surface used with matches today could get wet or lost. Then what? The matches would be usless.<br><br>