Stormproof Matches
UCO Stormproof Matches provide dependable ignition when weather and conditions work against you. Designed for survival kits, overland travel, and emergency readiness, these matches light in rain and wind and will relight after submersion once dried. Compact and manual by design, they deliver reliable fire starting without fuel, batteries, or electronics.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Windproof and waterproof ignition lights reliably in rain, snow, and strong wind
Submersion-safe matches can relight after being fully soaked and dried
Extended burn time of up to 15 seconds supports ignition of wet tinder
Extra striker included for redundancy and long-term field use
Compact box stores easily in kits, glove boxes, and dry bags
Strike match firmly on the box or included striker.
Apply flame to prepared tinder immediately.
If matches become wet, dry both match and striker fully before use.
Always strike away from your body and maintain control in wind.
Extinguish spent matches completely by smothering or submerging.
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Quantity | 25 matches per box |
|---|---|
| Burn time | Up to 15 seconds per match |
| Weather resistance | Windproof, waterproof, submersion-safe |
| Included | Extra striker |
| Country of sale | United States only |
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.
LIGHTING, FIRE & CAMP GEAR
Made in Washington for 50+ years. World leader in candle lanterns.
UCO Gear is part of Industrial Revolution, Inc. — a company that started making camping gear in Redmond, Washington back in 1971 (ski boot buckles first, then the breakout product: the Original Candle Lantern). UCO became the world leader in candle lanterns with the Original, Micro, Mini, and Candlelier designs. The company moved to a larger facility in Tukwila, WA in 2012 and has been distributing Sweden's Light My Fire line (Spork, Swedish FireSteel) in the U.S. since 2005. Camp lighting, fire, and dining gear — built in Washington for over 50 years.
- Part of Industrial Revolution, Inc. (parent since 2005)
- Manufacturing in Washington state since 1971
- Headquartered in Tukwila, Washington (since 2012)
- World leader in candle lanterns (Original, Micro, Mini, Candlelier)
- U.S. distributor for Sweden's Light My Fire (Spork, FireSteel)
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Will these matches still work after getting wet?
Yes. Once dried, they will ignite and burn reliably.
Do they need special storage?
Store sealed and dry when possible to maximize service life.
Are there shipping restrictions?
Yes. These matches are sold to U.S. customers only and ship by ground.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
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. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.
