The easy-to-use Coghlan's (R) Magnesium Fire Starter is an ideal choice for camping, hiking and backpacking trips. This starter uses magnesium, which generates a flame source of 5400degF. A single Magnesium Fire Starter can light hundreds of fires, and will ignite even damp combustible materials. FEATURES: Uses magnesium, a flame source of 5400degF 1 fire starter should provide sufficient shavings to start hundreds of fires Will ignite damp combustible materials