Gear Review : Stormproof Matches

www.countycomm.com/stormproofmatches.htm

[@ashw113]

Wow! That was really neat seeing the matches keep working after being in the snow and the water.

[@The3rdnut]

one year later and i remember this post, it is still such a great idea =)

[@TrajanowskiRifleworx357]

Awesome! Now I can smoke my Winston Classic's in the storm!

[@GadgetAddict]

Can you strike them against a concrete floor or similar? For when all your strike pads are destroyed.

[@kimi61]

might work on windows also

[@Klemhaken]

I dont think they are trike anywhere matches

[@kroatoatexan5906]

they are not strike anywhere.

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

I bought these and tried them out now I carry these in every survival and camping bag I have I love these matches.

[@sama1s2d3]

In general, I really like these matches. I recently took these camping in northern Minnesota and I found a couple of things: 1) They are more windproof than they are waterproof. You can't blow the things out! Had trouble lighting my stove in strong wind with REGULAR matches. These worked great!! 2) Striker limits "waterproofness". One day, it was spitting light rain/mist and I had more trouble. You seriously have to keep the strikers dry-- which can be tough to do. Very quickly, all my strikers got damp and the matches became almost impossible to light. Box striker wears out quickly (dry or wet- especially wet). After you open spare strikers, they are exposed with no protection. DO NOT store them with the matches!! The manufacturer should repackage strikers in a bag like the matches. Bring your own bag! 3) Yes, the matches themselves are waterproof and do burn under water. But older ones (1-2 yrs) CAN get soft & crumble- buy fresh ones!

[@cutlerylover]

@civvys they only deal with UPS shipping, its not a site you order one thing from...

[@cutlerylover]

@XKrateX360 similar matches have been around for MANY years, these just happened to be the nicest most reliable I ever used....

[@HagiTakanashi1]

The reason why they stay lit is simple. It is a long matchhead however a oxidizer is added. You need 2 things to burn oxygen and fuel. The match head part is the fuel, the oxidizer would provide the oxygen, a well known oxidizer is potassium nitrate (KNo3) or saltpeter. It won't burn on its own but when you add fuel it burns violently because it supplies lots of oxygen.

[@randomvideomaker321]

Love how I got a call at almost the exact same time as you did in the video! What are the chances ?

[@kroatoatexan5906]

idk if they improved the extra strikers since you made this but I know first hand and from another youtube video that the newer strike pads work when wet.

[@social3ngin33rin]

my educated guess would be that the energy generated through friction is transferred to the water which causes the match to not light in the other match set :) they are likely porous and take in water, while the other match must not be as much. so eventually you will rub the wet part off and reach the dry center required for your survival :)

[@astrangeone]

I've seen someone use sandpaper as a striker for these things. I might have to pick some up, they are much more simple than firesteels!

[@Vikingrob666]

i cant stop watching ur channel for some reason.,....

[@FrostyTheTwinkie]

To clear up the comments about how its able to remain burning under the water, the matches have their own oxidizer (makes its own oxygen basically, guns can fire in space because bullets have an oxidizer)

[@iggywow]

@RevolverLover101 i dont think it boils might just be gasses released from the match burning

[@danofiremano]

I love those SP matches! I have them in all of my packs.

[@danielbyal4440]

OR just bring a zip 100% water proof

[@adamoneale4396]

are they strike anywhere, cause i got a tube of them with no striker. what do i do???

[@DannieDecentVlogs]

Way better than the regular one i keep in a ziplock bag, i need 2 get some of those

[@Cantdanceforreal]

ok i know this thing is sulfur coated>.. but the tip is definitely made of a different material than the body.. what kinda of material is tip? can anyone answer that?

[@MrVash104]

ok those are truely epic but i would go threw them in like ten mins do they come in bigger packs ?

[@Cantdanceforreal]

magnesium as tip? since it uses water(H20) as oxidizer?

[@vinniesangha95]

we get the storm proof in ration packs (uk version of MRE)

[@brieman2]

Thanks jeff and i enjoyed wacthing u take care too!

[@social3ngin33rin]

Looks very fun to play with :)

[@changren936]

8:46 I love that sound

[@harveyquinn8323]

its amazing how fast the water in the cup got dirty

[@kingmigget]

have you done a review on the ka bar? havent checked yet

[@flobberdob69]

Hi jeff just wondered if you can make a vid on fire making techniques

[@cutlerylover]

@jakethesnake237 the best chance to get a response form me is within 24 hours of a video going up since its stsill new, after that most comments die down a bit and I move on to another video

[@colwild]

Be cool if there was a light anywhere white tip on these matches so we are not so dependent on the strike pad.

[@89Interceptor]

those are badass i might have to buy some

[@anabelsanchez2437]

Usually, if your matches are wet, so is the strike pad. If I'm going to worry about keeping my striker dry, I will also worry about keeping my matches dry. Really, any "wet" situation where these matches would be usefuI would likely end up in the pad getting wet. :/ I make "strike anywhere" matches covered in wax which are fabulous. They stay dry and it will not matter if the strike pad is wet. I carry several types of fire-making tools within my gear; such as lighter, matches, flint & steel, magnesium, magnifying glass, plastic wrap, etc. I also carry regular matches and strike pads in waterproof bags. These would be excellent in high wind situations, though.

[@hardedar9647]

Anabel Sanchez so are you assuming that the strike pads in the plastic wrap are just for show?

[@anabelster]

I'm not sure what you mean. But I'm not assuming anything. What I am saying is that, as an ex-smoker and fire-making hobbyist, I can tell you that a perfectly good and dry strike pad will quickly get wet in a drizzle and become obsolete. It does not matter if I kept it sealed in an airtight bag. Once I pull it out to use it, it's done. Strike anywhere matches do not need the pad.

[@DaRealPianist]

+Anabel Sanchez You said flint and steel plus magnesium if you have a flint you have magnesium -_-

[@anabelsanchez2437]

I carry a high quality ferrocerium rod (iron/cerium). As far as I know it does not contain magnesium. And magnesium particles.

[@freak9502]

ThanKs for this review. I've been carrying MRE matches in my pack Just in case. I didn't realize they could be so unreliable if I needed them.

[@Jetgui22]

can you strike it any where?

[@burtssurvivalshack9801]

Need too pick a couple boxes of these jfthoi

[@Hissatsu5]

How come they don't make storm proof strike any wear matchs that way you don't have to worry about a striker you can use a rock or sum thing

[@GWmoore00]

where can u get them

[@SSanf]

I wish you had also tested regular wooden matches.I suspect that they would have had the longest burn time.

[@bestSVMS]

how to REI's compare?

[@humxa24]

they are so awesome

[@ohtari]

there in lies the problem with "safety" matches. Strike anywheres are by far my favorite, I use the file on my SOG multitool to strike them, and the file can be sodden wet. You have to make your own waterproofing for the matches though, I've heard dipping them in candle wax works well

[@banditblue95]

great job :) love you vids

[@jojorobino5312]

These are so expensive... but they are so worth it. Im not getting these ones but I'm getting the windproof ones which have the same design its just not waterproof.

[@moozadell]

i was about to ask the same thing, did you ever find out?

[@XDJOHNNYFORTXD]

Hey Jeff what spyderco model is that?

[@julian11522]

jeff what happened to the water?

[@patchyweasel]

why am I watching this?? I should be studying for my test on hormones tomorrow

[@drayden4418]

Why are you commenting

[@ogcfdx9828]

Then why the fuck are YOU^^^ commenting dumb shit

[@SunnyWu]

omghamish Why am I watching this on the toilet?xD

[@acemohawk]

what knife was that

[@xXDogBreathXx]

if you cant put them out does that mean if their burning the curtains u cant stop them? lesson learned, use normal matches indoors people...

[@thejerkyshack8040]

now that's a match.

[@LifeOfPabs]

haha these are about the coolest matches evar! and they make a really cool sound when you dip them in water xD

[@SkippyHippie]

It is a great idea too, somebody should work on that!

[@Arnarht]

What knife is this??

[@evilbunnyreviews]

Try the pro force survival matches

[@XboxNathan360]

Wow that's great matches

[@The3rdnut]

storm proof strike anywhere matches. those would be awsome.

[@TheTrappybeaver]

awesome vid

[@jh7254]

Finally he made hot coffee.

[@april4boots]

the stricker is not complety useless i used the stricker when it was soaked

[@georgedogfour]

Just got some on Amazon

[@gamer1171]

They used to have those but people would drop the case of them and it would explode

[@MurlocManiac511]

Blender?

[@TheClonecommando522]

oh how i wish for snow in abundance this year

[@HallounNizar]

So *very* cool!!!

[@zziipppoo]

when you stick the matches in water you apparently get coffee... AWESOME MATCHES!!!! :P

[@rommelthebreton]

Calling this awesome is putting it lightly. But what makes the water turn greenish?

[@joshuahettinger9287]

Rogue Crusader They put off nasty smoke. Still awesome anyway!

[@simoncooper2663]

Bong water does the same thing and it's smell... It smells awful.

[@beyblayder]

they have them

[@XKrateX360]

I never knew something like this existed.

[@jakethesnake237]

@cutlerylover no i just find it weird (not saying its a bad thing) litterally 20 minutes after it uploaded you had already answered peoples comments. usually when i comment people dont respond for a couple days. but i like it more that your responding quicker

[@informationdepot5517]

You gotta save some matches for the storm. : )

[@cutlerylover]

@jakethesnake237 its almost 1am here video went up hundreds saw it a few commented I replied, whats the mystery? lol

[@nadircet603]

awesome cheap to i realy like em

[@jacker372]

you could use the match book as tinder

[@Artificial-Insanity]

Do be careful though, not being able to put them out can be a disadvantage.

[@aquaagu2]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Jeff, I feel like you need to know this: When you put the burning match into the water, I was like " Thats the coolest thing ive ever seen." Right after that, you said it. :D by the way, keep making videos, their awesome.

[@cutlerylover]

@cuber1998lu Feb 24th

[@lucib1992]

Where can I buy these

[@oldmanpaintball]

Bought mine at Wally World! :)

[@malfisly1]

who was on the phone ?? lol

[@davencalvaruso4831]

That's awsome

[@cutlerylover]

@XDJOHNNYFORTXD centefante 4

[@anarchydreams6500]

I swear I was just thinking about MRE's right before clicking on this video

[@Novaargh]

Hope you clean up the debris jeff :P its fun playing but i've seen that it leaves a mess :P

[@SNAFU111999]

I have those same matches. One problem; THEY DO NOT EXTINGUISH!!!

[@jakethesnake237]

dude i dont get this, the vid has only been up for like 15 minutes and you've already responded to comments

[@oraiseno]

cool you could cook with them :D

[@zippoguy101]

Nice

[@Centuryeagle233]

lol they sell these in nl 3 packages for 1 dollar to kids, kids love them :P exactly the same other box and with more colors

[@danielbyal4440]

wait what in what state

[@Centuryeagle233]

Netherland

[@ItsTechTalkTime]

it works in the bloody water.. -_-' damn

[@affhegeaagewagasd735]

*watches fire go toward his fingers* this can't end well

[@joshuabostic4669]

thay are the coolst

[@anthonymoreno3455]

they arecalled stormproof matches not snowy condition matches

[@KiloByte69]

It looks like shit water after you stick the match in.

[@tobymason8951]

The British army don't have these problems because they have storm proof matches

[@XDJOHNNYFORTXD]

@cuber1998lu ?

[@TheTffyd]

holy shit thats cool

[@3788270422960101]

thats crazy

[@kimi61]

actually my phone rings i be right back lol

[@adamoneale4396]

they contain nasty chemicals which you wouldnt wat to breathe. the matches arent great on that front either

[@rammbostein]

the water looks like coffee in the end lol, but i don't think it will taste good lol