UCO Stormproof Matches – 25-Pack of Waterproof & Windproof Matches for Emergency Preparedness
When extreme weather strikes, make sure you're ready with the UCO Stormproof Matches. These matches are built to ignite in the toughest conditions—wind, rain, snow, and even after submersion in water. With a consistent, 15-second burn time and relight capability, they’re essential in any serious emergency preparedness kit. With 25 matches-that totals over 6 minutes/box worth of constant, reliable fire for your backpack, emergency kit or glove box.
Each match is 2.75 inches long, giving you a safer grip and more time to light stoves, lanterns, fire starters, or survival candles. Lightweight and compact, this 25-pack fits easily into bug-out bags, tornado preparedness kits, hurricane emergency kits, and camping gear.
Whether you're in the backcountry or riding out a storm at home, these stormproof matches help you light what you need—when you need it most.
Key Features
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Stormproof ignition – Lights in high wind, heavy rain, and snow
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Waterproof & windproof – Match stays lit even after being submerged
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Extended burn time – Each match burns up to 15 seconds
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Longer length – 2.75" match keeps hands farther from the flame
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Compact emergency match kit – Easy to store in survival kits, gloveboxes, backpacks, or gear bins
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Ideal for use in:
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Tornado and hurricane preparedness kits
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Emergency supplies for home or car
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Earthquake kits and blackout prep
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Camping, overlanding, or off-grid living
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Specs
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Match Length: 2.75 in / 7 cm
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Burn Time: Up to 15 seconds
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Quantity: 25 matches per box + spare strikers
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Weight: 0.8 oz (22 g)
Why it belongs in every kit:
These UCO Stormproof Matches are purpose-built for survival. Whether you're prepping for hurricanes, wildfires, power outages, or just want a reliable fire starter on your next camping trip, this match kit offers peace of mind in any condition. Fire is one of the most critical survival tools—and with UCO, you’ll always have the spark you need.
USING MATCHES
CAUTION: For outdoor use by adults only. Carefully monitor lit matches until completely burned. Store extra strikers in protective sleeves after use to keep dry. Store matches separately from strikers to prevent accidental ignition.
PERFORMANCE TIPS:
- For lighting a match, it is ideal if the striker is a firm surface which can usually be achieved by just closing the box.
- If striker and box become wet, the striker will still work, but needs to dry first so that the surface is once again firm. Use a spare striker until then.
- If matches become wet, just wipe dry before use.
SAFETY TIPS:
- Strike away from the body or in a downwards position. Be careful of bystanders.
- Be careful when striking the match since sparks can fly off the igniting head.
- After using the match, run it in water to be certain that it will not light anything else on fire.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATCH FOR ANY ACTIVITY
Our matches are built for reliability in any outdoor condition, from rain and wind to extreme storms. With options like waterproof, long-burn, and stormproof designs, they ensure you can start a fire no matter the environment. Explore our complete collection of matches and fire-starting tools below.
Customer Reviews
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J
I am still old-school,
Restoring, collecting and using vintage Coleman lanterns.
These 15 second burn matches work great for preheating the lantern generators when lighting.
S
The matches are amazing for any fire you are trying to start.
