Testing supposedly Stormproof Matches - Are they really windproof & waterproof?

TNT Outdoors presents: A product test of “Stormproof” matches (a.k.a. “Hurricane Matches”). Are these matches actually windproof and waterproof? Join us as we find out!!! We tested 2 different brands of these matches - listed below. I was originally planning on only making this video as a “Short”, however, during editing I decided that in order to provide the appropriate context for these tests, I could not cut this down to under 60 seconds, while still providing a thorough, complete, and transparent testing video. That is why this video is in “Vertical” Format, like “Shorts”. I still plan on releasing a highlight Short, however, I just felt that a longer video was needed to fully represent the testing experience & results, and the Short I create for this will now be able to link back to this “Full Test” video for additional context.
There are many types of these, and I imagine they are all pretty similar. You can find them at almost any Outdoor, Camping, etc. store, including Super Walmarts. However, for your convenience, you can find additional information as well as online purchase options, at the Product Links* below:
UCO Stormproof Match Kit with Waterproof Case, 25 Stormproof Matches and 3 Strikers: I think I prefer these matches of the 2 we tested, they did not burn quite as long, but they seemed to burn a little “hotter” and better. They also came with 3 extra strikers inside the waterproof case, which is definitely beneficial because the cardboard-like Strikers are NOT waterproof:
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Pine Mountain Premium Weatherproof Matches - 25 Matches That Burn up to 25 Seconds. These matches worked well also, but maybe didn’t burn quite as “hot”, and performed slightly worse (but still worked) during the “storm test”. They did seem to burn a little longer though:
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And a special THANK YOU! to my mother for providing the “rain” for the “Hurricane Scenes”, I think she was having too much fun doing that, and might explain why I almost drowned a couple times😂😂😁. Thank you!
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[@RoadiewithRich]

Man I need to get my hands on some of these matches! Great and informative video thanks 😎

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

Thank you for watching! 👍😁

[@johnnorman7708]

Just thought about the old "woodsman's" match case made from an empty 12 gauge shell and 16 gauge shell. It works really well, the matches go in the 16 gauge shell and the 12 gauge shell slips over it snugly to make a real decent water resistant case. Since you need a striker pad the matches and striker pad should be rolled separately in plastic to isolate them and avoid friction inside the case. Potential fireworks in your pocket if you had ignition inside a tightly sealed container.

[@HILLBILLY_HARD]

👀🔥🌧👀☠️ you deserve a million views for this 1

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

😂😂Thank you! You’re too kind, I just hope that the people who do see it enjoy it. I didn’t think this topic would be huge, but I was genuinely interested to see how well the matches would perform. I’ve used these quite a few times, ever since Boy Scouts, and I figured they would pretty much work as advertised, but I was actually a little impressed how well both brands performed during the “Hurricane”. I don’t know, I thought that scene would be a little funny, and it makes me laugh - it reminds me of those newscasters pretending they can barely stand in the wind, meanwhile people are casually walking behind them😂😂. I know my mother had a lot of fun trying to drown me with the hose! That memory is priceless!! Thanks again for watching and for all your comments, support, etc. I really appreciate it!!!👍😁

[@johnnorman7708]

Just an FYI note for those interested; At last research, the only matches still being made inside the USA were the paper book matches. All types of wooden matches are now imported from Chile, Inda, or China. I personally find it seriously disturbing that being able to strike a match or flick a lighter in this country is mostly dependent upon imported goods. I do not feel good about that at all.

[@johnnorman7708]

Just bought some at clearance price this week. Shoulda bought more.

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

Yeah, I need some more too! I kinda figured they’d perform well and do ok in the wind and getting wet, but honestly they surprised me a little at how well they did in my simulated “Hurricane”😂!! Thank you for watching! If you’re not already, I hope you’ll consider subscribing, we’ve got some other cool videos on the channel and a lot more coming out! Either way, thanks again for watching this video!👍😁

[@johnnorman7708]

@@TNTOutdoors4U I figure them to be another down to the wire emergency fire. They are 1 of about 7 or 8 different things I currently have on hand that can be used to ignite a fire. Having a way to get a fire going could easily be life or death ☠️ in a few unanticipated scenarios. I can see a simple campfire and being able to boil water in a natural disaster easily being the life saving equivalent of penicillin in some scenarios.

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

@@johnnorman7708 Very smart! I’m the same way.👍😁

[@elkhunter8664]

I've carried these ( UCO brand ) in my pack for many years and they do work as advertised. No such thing as having TOO many options to make fire out in the wild.

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

Absolutely correct! I’ve had these for years too, but never really used (or tested) them under adverse “storm” conditions, which is what gave me the idea for the video. I figured they’d probably work well, but I was happy to see how well they actually did, I mean you can see the water literally dripping off the match after the “rain” shuts off, and it’s still burning. Genuinely impressed me. That one was a Pine Mountain match, the UCO seemed to burn a little “hotter”, and maybe slightly better (esp. in the rain) but the Pine Mountains burned a little longer. Thank you for watching!👍😁