I'm beter with lighting fires with natural tinders, when i use a convesional rod, versus the sparklite. The sparklite is for one-hand use, the rod for normal 2 hand operation. The rod takes up very little space and i think it's worth it space and weight.

The purification tabs are aquaclear type, long shelflive and easy to pack.

The candle is special one, that doesn't melt and is much more plastic like than other candles. Much less messy during hot days and it burns ok.