Kupilka Firesteel 8

Reliable fire starting in wet, cold, or windy conditions is a fundamental backcountry skill, and the right firesteel makes it dependable rather than frustrating.

The Kupilka FireSteel 8 is a high-quality ferrocerium fire starter made in Finland with a European-sourced ferro rod that throws sparks reaching up to 3000°C. That heat output is enough to ignite tinder and camp stoves reliably in rain, snow, and wind when a lighter won't cooperate. The rod handle is sized generously enough to grip with mitts on, which matters on cold Canadian mornings when bare-handed dexterity isn't an option. A compact striker and ethically produced reindeer leather carry cord are included, keeping the whole kit together and ready to use.

A well-made, dependable piece of fire-starting kit worth having in your canoe tripping or winter camping kit.

• Ferrocerium rod: 8mm x 65mm
• Sparks up to 3000°C
• Overall length: 124mm
• Weight: 47g including striker and leather cord
• European-sourced ferrocerium rod for maximum spark quality
• Usable with mitts on
• Includes compact striker and ethically produced reindeer leather cord
• Made in Finland