An ideal tool for an overnight outdoor excursion, the Coghlan's Magnesium Fire Starter makes it easy to provide a source of heat and light at your campsite. Simply use a knife to scrape shavings off the camping fire starter and then ignite them with a match, lighter, or sparks. The magnesium in this survival fire starter kit creates a flame that burns at 5400 degree Fahrenheit, providing plenty of heat. The shavings from the Coghlan's Magnesium Fire Starter will even ignite damp tinder material.