There are three ways to do things. The right way, the wrong way and the right easy way. Sparklite is the right easy way. In an emergency situation I want to start a fire fast. At the first drop of rain you don't have a lot of time. I have never used flint and steel so would be very slow with this procedure. My kit never goes anywhere without the old military heat tab in green foil package. It will light and burn in rain.<br><br>Regards<br>Bruce