Our Favorite Fire-Making Tools

The Forester Swiss Army Knife

A trusty pocket knife is one of the essentail tools for any outdoor activity and the Swiss Army Forester is the choice for campers or backpackers. With 12 different functions including a wood saw, this tool is useful for every part of the fire making process.

$52.00, www.victorinox.com

UCO Stormproof Match Kit

These are most definitely not your grandpa's matches. Waterproof and windproof, UCO's Stormproof Matches can be lit in nearly any circumstances. The kit includes a waterproof case with an external striker, and two replacement strikers.

$7.95, www.rei.com

Coghlan's Backpacker's Trowel

A good shovel is an important tool for making a fire, used to dig a pit to put the fire in, and then to help put the fire out. Coghlan's Backpacker's Trowel is a reliable, sturdy option that provides everything you need and nothing you don't.

$2.99, www.walmart.com

UST Sparkie Fire Starter

Durable, reliable, and super convenient, nothing makes sparks better than Sparkie. With the push of a button, Sparkie shoots forth a flood of sparks that'll ignite just about any tinder in just a few strikes.

$9.99, www.ustbrands.com

Zip Premium Firestarters

Boasting up to 18 minutes of burn time, using Zip's Firestarter cubes is one of the best and easiest ways make a fire. Just light the cube's paper wrapper, and the Firestarter will do the rest.

$5.93, www.walmart.com

Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter

When all else fails, you can always resort to a lighter to get a fire going. The Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter offers a strong flame that can be directed wherever it's needed.

$19.95, www.zippo.com