When the power's out, the rain is sideways, and your lighter’s soaking wet... that’s not the time to realize your gear wasn’t storm-ready. In hurricane season, your fire starter can make or break your ability to cook, stay warm, signal for help—or simply light a candle and breathe easier.
Here’s why UCO Hurricane Matches and Titan Stormproof Matches are your best defense when nature doesn’t play nice.
Not All Emergency Matches Are Built for the Storm
Most matches are meant for dry, windless conditions—like lighting birthday candles or a cozy fireplace. But during a hurricane or blackout, conditions are anything but gentle. You need a match that:
- Strikes anywhere
- Burns strong in high wind
- Relights after being submerged in water
- Lasts long enough to light wet kindling or gas stoves
Standard matches? They’re gone in a puff. Lighters? They fail when wet. But UCO’s stormproof matches? They’re built for moments like this.
Hurricane Matches: Compact, Tough, and Made for Coastal Chaos
These are specifically designed for tropical storm zones like Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Southeast. What makes them different?
- Windproof and waterproof: Stays lit through gusts and rain
- Burns up to 15 seconds—plenty of time to get your fire going
- Works after being dunked in water
- Fits easily in go-bags, glove boxes, and emergency kits
They're a prepper’s favorite for good reason—and the go-to for anyone who doesn’t want to rely on chance during hurricane season.
Titan Stormproof Matches: Big Flame Energy for Big Emergencies
Need even more burn time and protection? Enter the Titan. These are the longest-burning, most rugged matches we make.
- Burns up to 25 seconds
- Waterproof, windproof, and virtually un-killable
- Ideal for camping, survival, disaster prep, or military use
- Each match is like carrying a mini torch in your kit
They’re thicker, longer, and more powerful than anything else on the market—and they work when everything else fails.
UCO vs. Standard Matches: It’s Not Even Close
| Feature | Standard Matches | UCO Hurricane Matches | UCO Titan Stormproof Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burn Time | 5–7 sec | Up to 15 sec | Up to 25 sec |
| Waterproof | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Windproof | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Relights When Wet | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Flame Strength | Weak | Strong | 🔥 Torch-strong |
| Emergency-Ready | ❌ | ✅ | ✅✅✅ |
Who Needs These Matches?
- Florida residents prepping for hurricane season
- RV and vanlifers who need reliable fire starters in unpredictable weather
- Off-grid campers who won’t risk lighters in the rain
- Emergency preppers building blackout or go-bags
- Anyone in the Gulf or Southeast who’s experienced a power outage during a summer storm
Don’t Wait for the Wind to Pick Up
When the lights go out, you’ll wish you had them. Be ready before the next storm hits.
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