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Reddit mentions of FireSteel Miniature
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Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of FireSteel Miniature. Here are the top ones.
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Size: 3/20 inch diameter by 2 inches long (3.8 x 50.8mm).Weight: .13 ounces (3.7 grams)5500 F (3000 C) sparks that will start a fire in the toughest conditions.Composition: FireSteel premium firesteel metals.Premium Firesteel formula that creates excellent sparks for a rod of this size.
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I would have a P-38 or P-51 military style can opener. They are small, and can also be used as a small blade or box cutter in case of emergency. I keep one on key ring. I also have this tiny flashlight which you could make smaller by removing the clip that hooks to a keychain. It is tiny and bright. A universal handcuff key, a tiny firesteel you can scrape with the P-38 can opener, and a tiny compass. Those are nice places to start.
I keep a neck knife kit on me at all times when backpacking, even if I'm just going 50ft away from my gear. It's barely noticeable. Around the sheath I keep a ranger band that holds a miniature firesteel, a good amount of duct tape (medical, gear repair, fire starting, and so much more!), and a small fenix light. Notice that all of these items are dirt cheap yet make all the difference in the world if you get stuck. I could make fire and shelter easily if there is any wood debris around.
About a month ago I climbed Mt Baden-Powell. I was planning on spending the night but weather would not permit it so I had to hike back in the dark. TWO of my lights failed that night. Fortunately they were not my headlamp but just a lil lantern and penlight, but still it shows that stuff can happen. Regardless, even if my headlamp had failed I still would have at least had SOME light to hike back with.
The most minimal kit I'll bring on trips is a CRKT Ritter RSK Mk5 in its Altoids-style tin, packed with a single WetFire tinder cube, a P51 can opener, a small ferro rod, 75ft of #36 Bank Line, and a button compass. Additionally I bring along some bottled water, blankets and canned food.
I know it's more than $20, but with all of that I know I can make a fire, open canned food, use the cans to boil water, lash branches together to make a lean-to shelter and generally keep warm.