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I don't have confidence in matches of any kind.


The matches in this video work OK. NSN - 9920 99 737 1041 (supplied in UK 24hr Ration Packs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PF8_U7FuVk

For wet conditions you can cut a 1 1/5 inch length of butyl inner tube and strike the match with the match inside the inner tube section to provide a wind and water proof cover. The butyl inner tube will soon catch fire and won't really be put out by the rain.
Use the flaming inner butyl inner tube to set alight the wood feather sticks under a prepared Tarp.

I've also had quite good success with a DX Oubo Dover windproof lighter (not waterproof though).



http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16699

And also with the Brunton Firestorm lighter.