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Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 vs Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 ($15) vs Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube ($10) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fire starter.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 | Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $10 |
| Weight | 18g | 30g |
| Strikes | ~3000 | — |
| Spark | 2980°F | — |
| Weight | 18g | 30g |
| WR | Works wet (not the rod, the method) | — |
| Altitude | Works at any altitude | — |
| Kit | Rod + striker included | — |
| Burn Time | — | 3min/tsp |
| Material | — | Paraffin putty |
| Waterproof | — | Yes |
Pros & Cons
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
Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube
- Burns wet
- Long burn
- Easy to light
- Greasy to touch
- Gets on hands
Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube is the better value at $10. If weight matters most, Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 carries lighter at 18g. Both are part of our curated fire starter index — tap through to check current pricing.
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