Originally Posted By: quick_joey_small
The B.O.S.S kits:

Their firestarting kits have magnesium in little capsules. Is this the problem to using magnesium? Simply light it while still in the capsule and it won't blow away as scrapings from a block will.
Though I've never understood why magnesium isn't sold in little blocks for this. Do only the scrapings ignite?

qjs


They do: https://www.rei.com/product/115907/ultimate-survival-technologies-magbar-fire-starter

This particular product,also available from other retailers, gets low marks because the included striker bar often comes off. I have a few back in the depths of my gear closet, but i usually have better alternatives.

Practically speaking, if the mag shavings you produce blow away in the wind, you know you are building a fire in the wrong place. You want calm, sheltered conditions for fire starting...
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