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We at Gadgetshop HQ look forward to our team buiding camping trips to the Forest of Dean every year. Inevitably, we find ourselves trapped in the middle of nowhere in a storm or a blizzard, huddled together and vowing to never ever relate the situation to anyone. Ever. That's why we searched high and low for this little gadget to help avoid such awkward situations. Magfire is a new firestarter that has been developed by survival experts to work trouble free after getting wet, in a storm and below freezing point. Glowing sparks developed by a single strike will make a campfire, light your gas barbecue and stove. When traditional matches are long enough in contact with humid air they won't work. Butane lighters don't last long and won't work in a storm, highly humid conditions or in cold weather. Magfire is a practical tool from demanding professional use to backyard barbeques. Just pick it up, give it a strike and you're a twisted firestarter, as my nephew likes to put it.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By AHW Rea
Amazon Verified Purchase
I use this as a back up to my butane lighter while backpacking and camping. It has proved invaluable on several occasions when the butane lighter failed.
There is a bit of a knack to getting the maximum amount of sparks, but this is easily mastered. The best thing about the fire starter is that it works in any weather conditions [although in very strong winds you need to form some sort of small shelter for your tinder]. You do need dry tinder to ignite with the sparks-I carry a small tin of Maya Dust [available from most outdoor shops] which does the trick admirably.
The item is lightweight but practically indestructible and fits neatly into the bottom of a rucksack. I strongly recommend this fire starter.
There is a bit of a knack to getting the maximum amount of sparks, but this is easily mastered. The best thing about the fire starter is that it works in any weather conditions [although in very strong winds you need to form some sort of small shelter for your tinder]. You do need dry tinder to ignite with the sparks-I carry a small tin of Maya Dust [available from most outdoor shops] which does the trick admirably.
The item is lightweight but practically indestructible and fits neatly into the bottom of a rucksack. I strongly recommend this fire starter.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By mickyDinn
Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought I'd save a few pounds by getting this one, as ever a mistake - should have gone and spent 2 quid more buying the 'army' version over this 'scout' version, .
Bought in July 10, it wore through and broke by Nov 10 - and not a vast amount of use tbh, the thicker 'army' versions on amazon last me years! so for an extra 2 quid I won't make the mistake of buying one of these again.
Bought in July 10, it wore through and broke by Nov 10 - and not a vast amount of use tbh, the thicker 'army' versions on amazon last me years! so for an extra 2 quid I won't make the mistake of buying one of these again.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent and very effective spark maker ... and combined with a bit of dry tinder (cotton wool or old man's beard) are easy an light to carry.
I'm no hair shirt camper, and will always carry matches and a lighter, but have on more than a few occasions resorted to the Magfire.
It would be mean to mark it down on the scraper ... but I prefer to use a blade to give me a better grip (especially when using gloves).
All in all, an essential bit of kit that goes everywhere with me
I'm no hair shirt camper, and will always carry matches and a lighter, but have on more than a few occasions resorted to the Magfire.
It would be mean to mark it down on the scraper ... but I prefer to use a blade to give me a better grip (especially when using gloves).
All in all, an essential bit of kit that goes everywhere with me
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD
Good fire steel. Has a nice grip and good size steel. Striker is ok, good enough for getting some sparks and lighting very good tinder. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2011 by Jadon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it says on the Tin
Brought to use with a trangia works ok accept when Paraffin fuel really cold however does work eventually , will probably still keep a lighter in the pack as well for when its cold... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2011 by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm a FIRESTARTER!!
Simple and quick review.....
This is QUALITY!!!!
never used one before, just used some cotton wool to test, after few strikes, (i think you have to get rid of... Read more
This is QUALITY!!!!
never used one before, just used some cotton wool to test, after few strikes, (i think you have to get rid of... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2011 by ChrisD
4.0 out of 5 stars
wire saw
I have not used the product yet but it appears to do all the things that I would expect of it.
Delivery was fine.
Delivery was fine.
Published on 14 Dec 2010 by ray
3.0 out of 5 stars
I think there are better ones....or i'm doing something wrong.
My brother had one of these types and his kids used to play with it (they are aound 5yrs). Their one was also difficult to create a fire with BUT it created lots of sparks so it... Read more
Published on 17 July 2010 by D. Ferros
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal Bloke Present
I have bought 2 of these for blokes in teh family and they are brill typical man...fire...cave man !! LOL ! Good present, plus excellent tool...according to the men!
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by Mrs. Stacey Morrey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its cool
Not used it yet but looks ok . Its in the camping box wiating for the better weather.
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by crusader
5.0 out of 5 stars
great fire starter
This is great spark lighter i have found it easy to use and to start fire, small hint for tinder use cotten wool balls in a water tight contianer i can not fault it so far, will be... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by M. Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
This could save your life
Some of my holidays include a degree of hiking off the beaten track. This fire starter will always be in my daysack alongside swiss army knife and first aid kit. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Les in Fleet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strike a light !!
These devices are pretty much all the same. This one is no better or worse than the others.
It takes a couple of minutes to get used to it but it works pretty well, even in... Read more
It takes a couple of minutes to get used to it but it works pretty well, even in... Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by ChrisB
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