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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Wish I had when I was a kid... Jun 24, 2010
Between this and the swedish fire steel, I really wish I had this stuff when I was a kid camping...
Been having rain and flooding in this area the last few days (and 5 tornados in this part of the state two nights ago) so everything outside is wet, wet, wet. So I pulled some junk from around where I was putting in new grass after landscaping (have a lot of straw laying around) and played with the fire steel and one of these, to test things out. It took me a little bit to get the best motion on the fire steel, but when I did, and used some of this to start things off, I was amazed at how well it worked.
Got it started well, and it was a consistent and hot enough blaze to quickly dry out the straw I had near it that started wet, and was able to get that going, and eventually a decent little fire, despite everything starting out wet when I first hunkered down in the back yard.
So if you're a camper or just someone who loves doing campfires, this is a great product.
I saw reviews with people talking about vaseline and cotton balls and such, but for me, my time is well worth the buck or whatever one of these costs. Its not like I'm doing 5 fires a day and it really does become a noticeable savings to make my own, so I'm more than happy paying for a product that is this good at doing what it says it does.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Does what it says Jun 16, 2010
Same from me as the rest....these guys work great. I've used them on two hikes over the past year, one one the West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) and in Dolly Sods, West Virginia- both very wet hikes. You can shave the cubes down for easier to start fires, or use the whole thing for difficult conditions. A+
1 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 WAY over priced for what you get. May 25, 2010
Yes, they do what they are advertised to do. However they are WAY over priced for what you get. Figure a dollar for each little bit of material. I would probably be willing to pay maybe one third of the price for the entire packet of cubes. Vaseline impregnated cotton balls will do the same - in my opinion - and cost next to nothing.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Perfect product May 16, 2010
This is one of those items that you really learn to love. My area of the country tends to be a little on the wet side and sometimes firestarting can be a little tedious, we pretty much get a 40-60 percent chance of rain along with every summer day. These things work everytime and they burn for quite a while. I have not actually timed them but they burn for long enough to get wet tinder going and thats all i care about. My only complaint is that for what they are they seem a little pricey, but i get over it. They are NOT wind proof. the pieces are so light weight that they tend to blow everywhere with the slightest breeze, but with the proper prep this is not an issue. They are however completely waterproof, and will burn floating in a cup of water.....I tried, it works. Great product.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
True Survival Technology At Its Best... Apr 18, 2010
I have used these Wetfire cubes for years on my camping and hiking trips. Unlike other must take alongs in the wilderness like a compass and emergency fire starter, (See enclosed link), there really isn't a lot of competition worth considering when it comes to these tinder cubes. One of the hardest things that a lot of first time and amateur campers will discover on their premier hike is how hard it is igniting and keeping a good camp fire going. Believe me when I tell you its not as easy as they make look in movies and TV. Most people either lack the patience it takes to get a fire going from scratch for they are using wood that's too wet or fresh, wood that's too big, or just plain poor equipment. With these tinder cubes, it really doesn't matter what else you do wrong as far as your choice of method, or the condition of your wood. These cubes that are similar in consistency to wax fire place logs, (but direr and flakier) easily ignite under any circumstances. Whether its cold, windy, or even if the cubes are soaking wet, they will easily ignite with just a spark if necessary. Their igniting ability reminds me of the old wooden "strike anywhere" matches that used to be around before we got too civilized. They had a white tip that was made of some sort of dry petroleum and sulfur that would ignite with the slightest bit of friction. The exact composition of these cubes ingredients is a trade secret, but ignite very much the same way. However they even manage it more easily and believe it or not, more efficiently and thoroughly when wet. They emit no smoke and easily cool when snuffed out.
The best way I have found to use these cubes it to flake them with a knife and then sprinkle the shavings over your kindling like grated cheese over pasta. If its a big fire you're after, or you are dealing with wet or very green wood, use a whole cube and you can just toss a match in anywhere and the whole business will ignite. With these you can easily get small twigs or kindling going nicely with very little effort. If you do a lot of camping, or are an avid hiker, I highly recommend taking these very compact and easy to tote tinder cubes along on your outdoor excursions. They could literally and easily become a true life saving device. And at the very least will guarantee you a fine cozy cooking fire for your camps pleasure. Just remember to use these cubes sparingly. A little of them goes a long way, and the shavings burn a lot longer than their size would suggest. Highly recommended...
PS: Along with these tinder's, I also suggest you spring for this fine Swedish firesteel that is a faithful and excellent spark igniter. This steel will easily make a strong spark capable of igniting hundreds of fires. I highly recommend it also... Swedish Firesteel - Army Model
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