It's becoming a bit too much trouble to get matches and it goes against one of Cody Lundin's principles that states your kit should be comprised of components that can be easily purchased or made... I can get the REI if I want but I'm wondering if it is really worth it for a... maybe not perishable but a degrading good. Do you know if their storm proof matches can keep like 20 years and more like the NATO matches without too much deterioration? Of course I would only use some to get familiar with them and then keep them for a situation where everything fails. I wouldn't use them to light a candle during a power outage...

Thanks
Frankie