--- product_id: 15287421 title: "Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag" brand: "fire-fast" price: "AR$151509" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Fire Fast" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/15287421-fire-fast-trekker-best-emergency-waterproof-survival-fire-starter-magnesium store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 76% Rare Earth Ferro Rod 550 lbs Tensile Strength Paracord Hardwood Handle for Dry Tinder Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag **Brand:** fire-fast **Price:** AR$151509 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Strike Fast, Survive Longer — Your Ultimate Firestarter Companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag by fire-fast - **How much does it cost?** AR$151509 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/15287421-fire-fast-trekker-best-emergency-waterproof-survival-fire-starter-magnesium) ## Best For - fire-fast enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fire-fast brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Spark Like a Pro:** Hardened steel striker produces massive showers of sparks with every strike—no bulky tools needed. - • **Survival-Ready Paracord:** Integrated 550 lbs tensile strength paracord made by certified US contractors—trustworthy and rot-resistant. - • **Crafted for the Elements:** Ergonomic hardwood handle ensures a secure grip and doubles as emergency tinder for fire-starting ease. - • **Ignite Instantly, Anywhere:** Military-grade magnesium rod delivers intense heat bursts even in wet or windy conditions. - • **Built to Outlast Adventures:** Durable ferrocerium rod with 76% rare earth metals guarantees thousands of reliable strikes. ## Overview The Fire-Fast Trekker is a compact, military-grade emergency fire starter featuring a 76% rare earth ferrocerium rod and a magnesium ignition source. Designed with a hardwood handle that doubles as tinder and a hardened steel striker for powerful sparks, it’s built to perform in extreme conditions. Equipped with a rugged 550 lbs tensile strength paracord, this tool is an essential, durable companion for camping, hiking, bushcraft, and survival kits. ## Description desertcart.com: Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag. : Sports & Outdoors Review: This one. Get this one. - I have had a ferro rod and lost it. I almost bought another one similar to the one I lost but read the reviews on this. Then went on Youtube and watched a video or two on this one. After watching the videos I liked it. And figured if it was no good I could always buy another ferro rod. When I got it I took it outside to try. It seemed odd to scrape a bit of the wood off but I did. The only thing, you have to make sure there is no wind or put it in a hole so the tiny slivers of wood do not blow out. Then I scrapped the magnesium on the wood. I have had bad luck with magnesium not starting in the past and was not expecting much. Finally it was time to see how the spark would go. Looking at the little tool to strike the rod I almost got my backpacking knife and used the back of the blade. The tool looked so small lol. But I took the little sharpened tool, struck it down the rod and Wow! It made a big and Strong shower of sparks! The first try actually surprised me it was so intense! The tiny pile of wood and magnesium I had made for a first try did not light but honestly I was off a little. I positioned the rod better and the next strike lit it right up! The magnesium shavings were small enough even they lit! I was very pleased. Of course I had to try it again and made the pile of wood shavings from the handle a little larger as well as the magnesium. Took the little scraper-tool and first try it set the shavings on fire. Then I had to try it on other things without using the shavings from the tool, like cotton balls with Vaseline. Worked perfect. I love it. Much better to me than a regular ferro rod. Review: It\nGets the job done quickly - It does exactly what they say it does in love it.I think everyone will either wants to live off.Grid or is camping needs one ## Features - WE USE REAL FERROCERIUM (FERRO ROD). Austrian ferrocerium combines over a century of craftsmanship and superior technology to produce the finest ferro rod in the world. Our ferrocerium is 76% Rare Earth Metal, 20% Iron, 2% Magnesium and 2% Anti-corrosives. There are no other additives. - MILITARY GRADE MAGNESIUM ROD used to create a burst of intense heat and flame kickstarting a fire even in the worst of conditions. The magnesium is easily scraped off with the striker and is ignited by sparks from the flint. - HARDWOOD HANDLE crafted for sure grip even in the dead of winter. The handle can be scraped to produce dry tinder – essential in an emergency situation. - STRIKER/SCRAPER made of hardened steel is sharpened to create large showers of sparks and won’t cut your skin. It also scrapes the magnesium rod and hardwood handle with ease. - PARACHORD rated at 550 lbs. tensile strength made in the US by certified US govt contractor. Won’t break or rot. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00US61QQI | | Best Sellers Rank | #97,475 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #140 in Camping Emergency Fire Starters | | Brand | Fire-Fast | | Brand Name | Fire-Fast | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,408 Reviews | | Included Components | 96% Pure Ferrocerium, Hardened Steel Striker, Hardwood Handle, 95% Pure Magnesium, 550 Paracord | | Item Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.05 x 1.25 inches | | Item Type Name | emergency fire starter | | Item Weight | 91 g | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 1.05 x 1.25 inches | | Manufacturer | FFI Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 001 | | Material | ferrocerium, magnesium, paracord, hardwood, high carbon tempered steel | | Material Type | ferrocerium, magnesium, paracord, hardwood, high carbon tempered steel | | Model Number | KM7 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Set Name | Trekker | | UPC | 707565465007 | | Warranty Description | 2 years from the date of purchase. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fire-Fast - **Included Components:** 96% Pure Ferrocerium, Hardened Steel Striker, Hardwood Handle, 95% Pure Magnesium, 550 Paracord - **Item Weight:** 91 g - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.5 x 1.05 x 1.25 inches - **Manufacturer:** FFI Inc. - **Material:** ferrocerium, magnesium, paracord, hardwood, high carbon tempered steel - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Set Name:** Trekker - **UPC:** 707565465007 ## Images ![Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y+BsYqtsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the overall length?** A: 6 1/2" **Q: can u replace flint and magnisem** A: No, it's long lasting, but they cant be replaced. **Q: Is any of it made in China?** A: I don't believe so but you should review the manufacture's website. My recollection is they talk at some lengthy about how and where they source their materials as an overall explanation for their slightly higher MSRP. Here's a snipptet: Not all Ferro/Flint is created equal. Most flint found in the market, used by many of the biggest brands, is subpar. The average product contains low-grade flint from China. Chinese flint is only 17% rare earth metal and as much as 20% of the flint is plastic. We source our flint directly from Europe. European flint creates a large shower of sparks, allowing you to start your fire with ease! More rare earth metals = better. Our fire starters are 76% rare earth metal. In any case I've been thoroughly happy with mine. It's easier to handle than other ferro rods & strikers that strive so hard to be packable and "small" that they are nearly impossible to "use". This one is easy to grip and throws sparks like the 4th of july. The addition of the magnesium is a nice touch too. **Q: Is the handle made of wood?** A: Yes, the handle is made of African hard wood. The wood contains resin that makes it water resistant - we did a test where the fire starter was submerged in water for 4 days and successfully lit a fire within 30 seconds after coming out of the water. Also the handle wood can be scraped and used as tinder - even after being soaked in water for 4 days! At times we have purchased an entire tree and the wood color varies from tan to deep red. Also the edge wood looks like oak - so sometimes there is a "calico" effect where the red color is next to the oak color. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This one. Get this one. *by R***N on March 29, 2021* I have had a ferro rod and lost it. I almost bought another one similar to the one I lost but read the reviews on this. Then went on Youtube and watched a video or two on this one. After watching the videos I liked it. And figured if it was no good I could always buy another ferro rod. When I got it I took it outside to try. It seemed odd to scrape a bit of the wood off but I did. The only thing, you have to make sure there is no wind or put it in a hole so the tiny slivers of wood do not blow out. Then I scrapped the magnesium on the wood. I have had bad luck with magnesium not starting in the past and was not expecting much. Finally it was time to see how the spark would go. Looking at the little tool to strike the rod I almost got my backpacking knife and used the back of the blade. The tool looked so small lol. But I took the little sharpened tool, struck it down the rod and Wow! It made a big and Strong shower of sparks! The first try actually surprised me it was so intense! The tiny pile of wood and magnesium I had made for a first try did not light but honestly I was off a little. I positioned the rod better and the next strike lit it right up! The magnesium shavings were small enough even they lit! I was very pleased. Of course I had to try it again and made the pile of wood shavings from the handle a little larger as well as the magnesium. Took the little scraper-tool and first try it set the shavings on fire. Then I had to try it on other things without using the shavings from the tool, like cotton balls with Vaseline. Worked perfect. I love it. Much better to me than a regular ferro rod. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It\nGets the job done quickly *by L***S on September 11, 2026* It does exactly what they say it does in love it.I think everyone will either wants to live off.Grid or is camping needs one ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use. Works like a champ! *by A***R on June 13, 2024* Hiking the Arizona trail, and this fire starter has not let me down. Sturdy construction. According to the enclosed data sheet, you can shave the handle to assist with your fire-starting efforts; however, I have not had to go that route. I highly recommend this bush tool; you will not be disappointed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fire-Fast Trekker. Best Emergency Waterproof Survival Fire Starter. Magnesium and Euro Fire Steel Ferro Rod. Compact Durable Tool for Bushcraft, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Hunting, or Bug Out Bag - LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness - Aquatabs 397mg Water Purification Tablets (100 Pack). 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