alright mate
I personaly don't like the magnesium bars either, they can be a pain. I personaly like the sweedish fire steel as a backup and keep a couple of lighters. I used to use the wind proof matches but they never lasted long (tempted to light my smokes with them) <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
For tinder I use cotton wool or hexamine or i'll use a candle.