DentonDoc wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2010 at 4:38pm:

DentonDoc wrote on Nov 28th, 2010 at 9:57pm: Listed in order of flame strength: 1) petroleum jelly -- produces a strong, but initially sooty flame; container very near empty in 30 minutes 2) chapstick -- produces a strong, clean flame (only slightly less flame than petroleum jelly; container about 2/3rds empty in 30 minutes 3) alcohol-based hand sanitizer -- produces a small, nearly clear flame; container 1/2 empty after 30 minutes 4) vegetable oil (olive oil) -- produces a tiny, clean flame; container only 1/4 empty after 30 minutes. 5) Carmex -- produces a tiny to small, clean flame (after an initial sooty period); container 1/2 empty after 30 minutes. Yes. TP will burn, but (butt) I don't want to contemplate how much it would take to last 30 minutes. dd

Doc this is interesting to me.The nylon sheathe of the knife I recently picked up has a small velcro sealed pocket about the size that would fit a small leatherman. I am interested in putting an emergency fire kit in there. What would you use? Good waterproof matches I suppose but the striker is the weak link there IMO.

The accelerants tested were likely under ideal conditions :question. I wonder how the test group would fare under wind or even rain? My buddy put together a tiny kit for me with matches and a striker in a mini zip-lock along with a tiny bottle of white gas. Last I looked the white gas had evaporated even though there was tape to prevent accidental opening.

There are some commercial stuff available. I have also heard vaseline and cotton balls mentioned. Sort of want to stay away from anything potentially messy or odorous though. What should I use? Anyone? It has to be able to survive a dunking.