you're right! I just checked a small hardware store close to my house [ACE affiliated I think] and they had strike anywhere's! Bought both small boxes and kitchen size. Only been looking for those for about two years!

I just picked up a package of those Storm matches from REI here in town and, dang, they're excellent. You do have to light them on the strip that's on the box or that come plastic-wrapped with the matches.

I'd like to see them offer the option of a plain cap, no compass. If I'm going to carry a couple, do I really need a compass on every one?