Camping Gear & Equipment

randywebb · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject: Camping Gear & Equipment

I thought there was a thread on this topic, but the above keywords oddly enuff brought up nothing...

I'm looking for a small metal box to keep a box of kitchen matches in -- my idea is to contain any fire if the vibration from driving causes them to self-ignite.

Anybody know of anything? maybe a stainless steel bento box that is rectangular and the right size?
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Corwyn · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:35 pm Post subject:

Try an Altoids Mints box - that's what I use.
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hazetguy · Last edited by hazetguy on Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:02 pm; edited 1 time in total

pioneer1 · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject: gear

Good question Hazetguy. I think pretty well all matches now sold are "safety matches"- see attached
http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingsworkfaqs/f/howmatcheswork.htm
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buildyourown · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:40 pm Post subject:

This is a problem that doesn't need solving.
If you are really concerned, by safety matches vs strike anywheres. Even with a strike anywhere, try using 2 matches against each other to get an idea of hard hard they are to ignite. Now remember that they have been across the country and all around in delivery and distribution trucks.

Lastly, just by cigarette lighters. They are actually cheaper and you don't have to dispose of hot matches in wildfire sensitive area. I just carry a nice zippo in the kitchen drawer. And, you can use them one-handed...

Timwhy · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:42 pm Post subject:

I keep mine in a alluminium cigar case w/ a screw ca, which I keep in my Chuck Box.
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VisPacem · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:00 pm Post subject:

Get yourself a magnesium fire starter.
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msewalson · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:14 pm Post subject:

Buy a Zippo or a couple of cheap bic lighters. Store them in zip lock bag.

randywebb · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:18 pm Post subject:

I live in Orygun - already have lighters & etc.

Thank you, I do appreciate the likelihood of the risk - I also change my fuel & brake lines and wear seat belts to deal with other unlikely events.

I am looking for a metal box big enuff to hold an entire box of kitchen matches.
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syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:49 pm Post subject:

Do a search on EBAY. Old tin match boxes can be found there.

hazetguy · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:24 pm Post subject:

MakeFast · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject:

randywebb · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

buildyourown · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:23 pm Post subject:

Perhaps wrapping the match box in asbestos, that way there is no possibility of fire.

Baxta · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject:

Store them in a Mason jar filled with water?
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ddye · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:41 pm Post subject:

I think this is a job for Myth Busters!
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j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:03 pm Post subject:

although i don't share your concern - our kitchen matches seem to be difficult to light the longer they stay in the westy - in the spirit of westy tinkering i'll give it a try at answering your question.

if you go to a gift store or even the gift/card section of a bigname discount retailer look for candle tins. some of the sample or travel collection ones come as little tea lights in a larger gift tin, and those strike me about the right size. you could also see if they have an old-fashioned metal 3x5 card box. that might be kinda big, but you could double up with a couple boxes of matches inside and glue some sandpaper along the outside for easy lighting.

let us know what you do/find.
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hazetguy · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject:

candyman · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject:

Is it me or does anyone else think this thread should be retitled Rolling Eyes

I just wasted 45 seconds of my life that i will never get back, and not one mention of camping gear and equipment

candyman · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:50 pm Post subject:


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