We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s raining or we don’t have proper tinder but the frustration is the same. We are left unable to start a fire and we start scrambling looking for something, anything to help get things going. Enter Clean Flame. The Clean Flame Rapid Fire fire starter is a foolproof fire-starter. Really the only thing it doesn’t do is self-ignite (thankfully). Clean Flame claims it will work in all conditions and is super easy to use. We put it to the test in some pretty horrible, wet conditions to see how well those claims hold up under real world conditions. Here we go.
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Ease of Use: To use, you actually light the bag itself to get an initial flame going, thus igniting the rest of the bag and the contents. No dealing with breaking anything apart or building a tinder bundle to get things going, if you can light the bag, you are well on your way to having a roaring fire. If the bag itself gets soaking wet, you can simple tear it open and light the interior fuel bundle. We were able to light the contents under rainy conditions without a problem. You still have to start with smaller pieces of wood and wait until the bag is roaring before putting them on but the long burn time of the Rapid Fire makes the job easy.
Portability: One of the best features of the Clean Flame Rapid Fire is its size and weight. Its incredibly lightweight and packable so traveling with it isn’t an issue. You can easily store multiple packs with you and not even notice they are there.
Functionality: Even with the bag wet, it still holds the fire starting materials on the inside contained and protected. If the bag is soaking wet, just pour out the material into a pile and light. The varying conditions the Rapid Fire shines in sets it apart from other products on the market. You can also use it to light grills, wood stoves, campfires, and everything in-between. The natural ingredients are safe to use indoors or when cooking. Go ahead and light your grill or heat your cabin without worry of harmful chemicals or additives.
Value: $14.95 will get you a box of 10 Rapid Fire packets. For that price, you can afford to keep enough on-hand to never run out. The ability to start a fire in less than ideal conditions really can’t be overvalued. Factor in the work you will save gather and cutting tinder, you’re working smarter not harder using this product.
