who cares? wrote:

In article om,
wrote:

MATCHES

The ability to make fire is fundamental to survival and, all else being
equal (never a safe bet :-) the handiest way to do so is to simply
strike a match. But based on the comments I received not everyone is
aware that matches come in two basic flavors and a variety of sizes.



What about carrying one of those disposable cigarrette lighters that you
can
buy at walmart for less than a dollar? You could put two or three of them
in an airplane if you like backups.
Do you really want to carry one of those leaky propane "bombs" in your close
confine airplane with you? Maybe Maybe not!
High altitude pressurized gas could be interesting. No experience here, just
wondering out loud (can you hear my gears turning!).
John