good point. I was thinking of using the hip pack in conjunction with the PSK, in conjunction with my EDC. If I needed a different method of fire starting, I would go into my Hip-pack, as much of the gear in it double as my hiking kit.

Still, Another method is always good. I don't like matches, as the box (and striker patch) get squashed and damaged, but I can always decant. I just find the common BIC cheap and convenient. Any suggestions?

I'm partial to the small plastic match cases with the flint strip on the bottom. You can usually pack a fair number of matches in the case, along with a piece of striker strip and a couple of cotton balls to keep everything rattle free. The case keeps everything nice and dry, and the cotton can be used as tinder. If worse comes to worse, you still have a nice flint on the bottom. Gives you a lot of bang for the buck.