How to Bag Firelighter Sticks

The inability to get a campfire started puts a serious damper on outdoor adventures, so campers, hikers and boaters often carry firelighter sticks to ensure that they'll soon have a roaring blaze. In case of rain or water-related accidents, firelighter sticks may inadvertently get wet, making them completely useless for their intended purpose. Advance preparation is the best defense against getting stuck far away from civilization without a fire for cooking and warmth. Before you head off to the mountains and rivers, pack your fire-starting supplies properly to prevent water damage.

Things You'll Need

  • 1-gallon freezer bag
  • Waterproof dry bag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay six to eight firelighter sticks flat in the bottom of a gallon-size plastic freezer bag with interlocking-seal strips at the top.

    • 2

      Push the interlocking strips together across half the top of the bag. Press the sides of the freezer bag to eliminate air from inside, then press the interlocking strips shut across the remainder of the bag top.

    • 3

      Roll the bag from the bottom where the firelighter sticks toward the top to form a cylinder.

    • 4

      Place the rolled-up, sealed freezer bag into a waterproof bag, sometimes called a dry bag, which can be purchased from a sporting goods retailer. You may also place your camera, cellphone, camping permits and other items you want to protect into the dry bag, depending on the bag's size.

    • 5

      Seal the waterproof bag and pack it safely into your outdoor luggage or backpack.