I'm about to buy the REI Storm-Proof Matches to keep in match safes. My question is, Does each match have to be wrapped? I have read some stories about matches igniting within matchsafes that get jostled around.

I've heard of that happening too. One suggestion to me was to alternate which way the matchheads were facing. Meaning some were pointed up and some were pointed down, to reduce the chances of the heads rubbing together.

strick anywhere matches may ignite when stuffed in too tight, but REI Storm proof require a sticker. Wrap up the striker Or keep it in the plastic sleeve it comes in and you should be O.K. Unless you have an extra long match safe you will have to cut down the REI Matches to fit.

I bought both regular-sized and long brass match cases from K&M (see http://www.kmmatchcase.com/index.html) in order to test them both. If the short ones end up being a pain, then I'll use them for something else.

Something I picked up from these forums was to use nail clippers to trim down the excess on the REI matches so they fit in the case.

i just use the wire cutter om my leatherman...

I use the green plastic cases. They fit exactly one box of Coghlan's storm matches (put in up and down), and are snug with both strickers (facing the plastic) on opposite sides of the case.

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the Coghlan's and the REI?

Yes, huge difference, literally. The REI have about double the combustible material compared to all others (see image below). The exposed wood ends do need to be trimmed down by about 1/8-3/16 inch to fit a conventional match safe. The REI are vastly superior to all others I have tested.

(Below: BCB = NATO Lifeboat, Safesport = most others)

"... The REI are vastly superior to all others I have tested..."

yup...

I switched to REI's due to this board and the inability to light the BCB types worth a flip. BCB's now go inside questionable tinder bundles to help the butane lighter along. What was I doing wrong????