Your point is well taken. There are many ways of igniting a fire. Looking back, most of the really crucial fires i have had to ignite were done with humble kitchen matches. What else do you really need?

These days the cell phone is becoming th "eleventh essential." It is a camera, navigation device, survival manual, timepiece, flashlight, etc. And you can even call for help! This leads to the question of how do I keep my phone juiced up? Long term you want a solar panel, but those are excessively heavy for shorter trips where smaller and lighter power banks make sense.

This lighter integrates into a system where you go into the woods with a supply of electrons to keep you phone and lights functioning. You distribute electrons as circumstances dictate. Sometimes a fire is absolutely crucial; at other times, it is the last thing you need.

The included flashlight is not exceptional, but often you just need light and you are not concerned with beam quality, flood versus throw, etc. The headlamp I would most likely choose is powered by an 14500 battery with an integral micro USB charge port. My power bank can fuel either one, or my phone, as circumstances require. Most of my power banks also provide light as well.

I pay attention to the caver's standard. When underground, carry three independent sources of light. This is not a bad idea when in the open air, as well, especially given the many small, light, and superbly reliable light sources now available.

I will still carry match, lighter. and ferro rod in addition to this SOL gadget and accept the 0.4 ounce weight penalty. it is simply another arrow in the quiver.

If you ever need to come looking for me, just look for the fire. It is bound to be there.