Überleben | Tindår Tinder Fire Starter Kit – 3 Paraffin-Wax Hemp Wicks & Aluminum Bellow Sleeve – 60 Min Burn, Waterproof Rope Match Fire Starter – Camping Essentials

The Tindår is another amazing and innovative offering from Überleben. I own and use many of their products from the titanium outdoor cookware to their quality fire rods — this product fits in well with the rest of their product line up for fire starting and survival equipment. The burn time is easily comparable to a lighter. The refills are easy to install/use/replace and are inexpensive to keep on hand. These work well in all conditions - I have used these in the wilderness in rainstorms, icy conductions, and wet foggy grossness… the Überleben Tindår has yet to let me down. The grip is good and the function is consistent. The tin storage box these come in are also great. They are a compact, lightweight, and durable way to protect your Tindår and other fire starting accessories. For those who appreciate a lightweight outdoor survival product, or are serious outdoor enthusiasts who count the ounces to stay as a “hyperlight” backpacker - it’s hard to outdo this product.

The fire steel works great for the size. The striker is small but normally I use my knife so this wasn’t an issue. The tine is useful and comes with a band to keep it closed. The tin has space if you need to put a back up lighter for when you are out. The fire rope is good quality and lights right up with no issue.

Another quality Uberleben product. It's easy to light, easy to extinguish, and has about a 1hr burn time per wick. I personally won't be using the aluminum tube for a bellows because I prefer not to get my face that close to a fire, but that isn't what I bought it for.

I'm willing to pay more for a product that is a great idea and works well. The first Tindar I received didn't arrive with the aluminum collar that slides along the hemp rope. I returned it and a couple of days later, I got another. The photo of the scratched up case is included. So far, not impressed with the product or the company. I took the Tindar, slid the tube back about 5 mm from the end of the rope, frayed the rope very much, held the fray in my striker hand (UNDER the ferro rod), and ran the striker on top of the rod. It took a few tries to get a spark to fall on the frayed rope, but once it did, the rope ignited easily. With practice, ignition got easier. The rope and the collar are genius. When the fire is lit, slide the collar to the end of the rope and you're done, the flame is extinguished. It's so simple and very effective. Maybe you would have thought of using rope as tinder. Maybe even the metal collar to extinguish the flame, but you didn't produce the item and market it. Uberleben did and they deserve credit for it! I would have given the product 5 stars if the order shipped correctly in the first place. Getting a scratched up, partially painted box with the second Tindar was an insult.

Amid a litany of other survival-type fire building products out there, this one stands head and shoulders above. I have tried them all, but more recently began looking for a product that would really easily take sparks from (specifically) ANY fire steel, and create actual usable fire with practically no effort. THIS IS THE ONE The closest option that ALMOST makes that grade is CHAR CLOTH. So let's compare the two based on my experience. Char cloth positives: Burns a long time - catches sparks and lights efficiently - virtually weightless - transfer your fire from one place to the next if done properly and with extreme care (and if you have a lot of char cloth) Char cloth negatives: It is extremely fragile - won't work when wet - if damaged or broken up, becomes unusable - only holds a burning ember, doesn't actually produce flame on its own - requires secondary tool to light (fire steel or other spark-caster) Uberleben Tinderwick negatives: is heavier than char cloth (though still very low profile, and still virtually weightless) - requires secondary tool to light (fire steel or other spark-caster) - **personal negative** I already carry a pocket bellows, so the bellows on this rope becomes redundant and is nothing but extra weight (I will cut way down and leave it on as a slide-over extinguisher [which is its secondary function]) Uberleben Tinderwick positives: Will burn a LONG time, and if used properly will make a huge amount of fires over the lifespan of just one wick - very lightweight - WATERPROOF - works precisely as advertised - replacement wicks available, & are very affordable - will last forever in a survival kit - instant fire come whatever apocalypse you're preparing for - overall length long enough to be square knotted on both ends so you won't lose the bellows - comes with an adonized aluminum bellows for promoting fire growth in early stages - forget transferring your fire. Just make a new one effortlessly! CONCLUSION: This is a brilliant piece of Effortless Instant Fire. Weightless, Waterproof, Affordable, Infinity Shelf Life, Long-Burning. This is the survival fire preparedness item you want. I would give a hundred out of a hundred stars if that was an option. It is literally a PERFECT option for making fire with fire-steel or flint. BUY THIS! -Nater

This is overpriced, but truly functional and superior to its commercial competitors and most home made versions—I’ve directly compared. The cordage lights more easily and lasts longer. The short tube does a great job of flame control and extinguishing, but can get hot for an extended burn-still, its length is good for fitting in a tin or small pouch such as can be fitted to an ESEE knife sheath. Probably the nicest thing about this unit is the ease by which you can move it between fires, or different points within a single fire. I now have at least six of these spread between various kits and other than for use to compare, all the alternatives will never see use again.

Tried this over a three day camping venture this weekend, and this is all I used. I started it with a bic lighter prior to leaving just to get an initial char, but used only this and a ferro rod all weekend for about 8-9 fires. It takes a spark immediately, stays lit, and goes out immediately with the bellow over it. Being able to quickly light this and leave it under a tinder pile while building the fire was similar to using fatwood or spartan fire, only without the additional processing. Definitely a win in my book!

Good quality. Wax does not flake off like the cheaper versions. Tube slides well to adjust or snuff out the flame. Very happy with this purchase.