quickLIGHT™ Waterproof Fire Tinder
Fire starts with tinder that catches when everything else is damp and your hands are cold. quickLIGHT is dry-treated cotton that takes a spark, match, or lighter on the first try and holds a steady flame long enough to bring your kindling up to speed.
It shrugs off water, so it still works after a river crossing or a night of rain — not just on a clean, dry afternoon. Pull a piece apart to expose more surface and it lights even easier.
Small enough to stash in a fire kit, a go-bag, or a jacket pocket, and cheap enough to keep in all three. When the weather turns, this is the piece you'll be glad you packed.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Ignites easily with minimal sparks when fluffed properly
Sustained 1–2 minute burn supports ignition of larger tinder bundles
Water-resistant treatment maintains performance in damp conditions
Clean-to-the-touch material stores well in kits and pockets
Can be extinguished and reused if full burn time is not needed
Compatible with ferro rods, flint wheels, matches, and lighters
Separate and fluff one end of a quickLIGHT™ piece to increase surface area.
Ignite the fluffed end using a firestarter, match, or lighter.
Place the burning tinder beneath your primary tinder or kindling.
Build fire as conditions allow.
If needed, snuff out unused material and store for later use.
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Material | Dry-treated cotton |
|---|---|
| Burn time | Approx. 1–2 minutes per piece |
| Water resistance | Effective when damp once excess water is shaken off |
| Quantity | 12 pieces per pack |
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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USA-MADE FIRESTARTERS & EDC
Engineered to last forever. Made under one roof in Pooler, Georgia.
Exotac was started in 2010 by a Purdue engineering grad who wanted firestarters and EDC built to outlast the trip — not the warranty period. The company runs vertically integrated production out of Pooler, Georgia, with nearly every part made in-house. Their motto, "Gear for life," is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on every product they ship. Firestarters, match safes, lighters, tinder, and small EDC kits — designed in Georgia, made in the USA.
- Founded in 2010
- Headquartered in Pooler, Georgia
- Made in the USA — vertically integrated, in-house production
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
- Firestarters, match safes, lighters, and EDC kits
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Does quickLIGHT™ work when wet?
Yes. Shake off excess water and fluff the end with dry hands before igniting.
Can it be reused if I don’t need the full burn time?
Yes. The material can be extinguished and reused later if not fully consumed.
What fire tools work best with quickLIGHT™?
It ignites easily with ferro rods, flint wheels, matches, or lighters.
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.
