Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL vs Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL ($30) vs Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 ($15) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ferro rod.
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Light My Fire
Swedish FireSteel 2.0
$15
Most Reliable Fire Starter
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL | Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 |
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| Price | $30 | $15 |
| Weight | 28g | 18g |
| Sparks | 3000°F ferrocerium | — |
| Strikes | ~3000 | ~3000 |
| Body | Machined aluminum | — |
| Striker | Tungsten carbide | — |
| WR | Fully waterproof | Works wet (not the rod, the method) |
| Weight | 28g | 18g |
| Spark | — | 2980°F |
| Altitude | — | Works at any altitude |
| Kit | — | Rod + striker included |
Pros & Cons
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
- 3000°F reliable sparks
- Waterproof operation
- Tungsten carbide striker
- Replaceable ferro rod
- Works at any altitude
- Requires tinder preparation
- $30 for a ferro rod
- Learning curve vs lighter
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0
- 3000 strikes = years of use
- 2980°F hottest spark available
- Works wet cold high altitude
- 18g forget you have it
- Military adopted worldwide
- Technique requires practice
- Not instant like a lighter
- Rod wears down over strikes
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 is the better value at $15. Both are part of our curated ferro rod index — tap through to check current pricing.