Weatherproof Survival Matches (25 Count Tub)
The BCB Survival Matches are built to provide dependable fire starting when weather conditions work against you. Designed with extra-long match heads and packaged in a waterproof storage tube, they continue burning through strong wind and rain to help you establish a fire when conventional matches may fail.
Compact enough for survival kits, backpacks, glove boxes, and emergency supplies, these NATO-approved matches offer reliable ignition for camping, outdoor adventures, and emergency preparedness.
NATO Approved: NSN-9920-99-665-4243
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
25 waterproof and windproof matches
Matches relight even after full submersion
Up to 12 seconds burn time per match
Integrated striker on case plus a spare striker included
Compact and ultralight—perfect for go-bags, daypacks, or emergency kits
Lights fires, stoves, gas barbecues, and more
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Burn Time (per match) | Up to 12 seconds |
|---|---|
| Match Length | 2.125" (5.4 cm) |
| Weight (Kit) | 0.5 oz (15 g) |
| NATO Approved | NSN-9920-99-665-4243 |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
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American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
BRITISH SURVIVAL ENGINEERING SINCE THE 1860S
Over 160 years supplying survival equipment to armed forces — not to the outdoor aisle.
BCB International carries more than 160 years of heritage supporting the defence, security, humanitarian and maritime sectors. It designs and manufactures its own life-saving equipment, built for survivability and operational effectiveness in the harshest environments rather than for the weekend market.
Now part of the Wescom Group, BCB operates under an MHRA GMP licence and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation — the kind of compliance footprint that comes from selling to militaries rather than to retailers.
- Over 160 years of heritage in defence, security, humanitarian and maritime survival
- Designs and manufactures its own life-saving equipment
- Part of the Wescom Group
- Operates under an MHRA GMP licence
- Accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How many matches are included?
The tub contains 25 weatherproof matches.
How long does each match burn?
Each match has a listed burn time of up to 12 seconds.
How long is each match?
Each match is 2.125 inches (5.4 cm) long.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.