UCO Stormproof Match Kit vs UCO Titan Fire Striker Ferro Rod
UCO Stormproof Match Kit ($11.99) vs UCO Titan Fire Striker Ferro Rod ($19.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right stormproof matches.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | UCO Stormproof Match Kit | UCO Titan Fire Striker Ferro Rod |
| Price | $11.99 | $19.99 |
| Weight | 45g | 96g |
| Matches | 25 stormproof | — |
| Burn | 12 seconds each | — |
| Case | Waterproof | — |
| Strikers | 3 included | — |
| Temp | Burns in wind/rain | — |
| Weight | 45g with case | 96g (UCO published) |
| Material | — | Ferrocerium with metal striker |
Pros & Cons
UCO Stormproof Match Kit
- Burns in wind and rain
- 12-second burn time
- Waterproof case included
- $9 incredible value
- Reliable backup fire
- Consumable (finite matches)
- Case is bulky for EDC
- Not for everyday use
UCO Titan Fire Striker Ferro Rod
- Large 12 mm rod throws a lot of sparks
- Works wet
- Striker and lanyard included
- 96 g is heavy next to a small rod
- Needs tinder and some practice
UCO Stormproof Match Kit is the better value at $11.99. Both are part of our curated stormproof matches index — tap through to check current pricing.