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.
Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
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 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 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.
