Don’t Go Camping Without This: Pull Start Fire
May 7, 2023 Marsha Mowers
We admittedly don’t normally do “reviews” when it comes to travel products; but this one intrigued us. A firestarter that doesn’t need matches and can even start wet wood? You’ve piqued our interest.
Pull Start Fire doesn’t disappoint and, in our opinion, campers this summer shouldn’t be without it.
Pull Start Fire is an eco-friendly fire starter that lights without matches, lighters, kindling or fluids. Probably best described as a little piece of wood that’s connected to a string loop and then a longer string. Simply wrap the looped end around a log in your soon-to-be bonfire to secure it, position your logs for the fire as you normally would, so that Pull Start Fire won’t move. Then step away, pull the long string and boom – your fire has started. Pulling the string makes a “cap-gun” sound noise and starts the flame, which instantly ignites your wood and burns for 30 minutes, even in the wind and rain.
We tested it in our own fireplace with damp wood at home, after multiple attempts to start on our own failed. We also tested it outdoors. Both worked fantastic to the astonishment of all of us.
Simply pull the string and watch as it instantly ignites your wood, burning for 30 minutes even in the wind and rain.
We can see this product totally saving the day during rainy weather on a camping weekend this summer. It’s not a product that needs to be used every time you start a fire – though it could! – but it’s definitely good to have on those days when weather or firewood isn’t optimal.
There are no harsh chemicals and the fire is safe to cook over – bring out the marshmallows!
Pull Start Fire is sold at Canadian Tire and comes in a package of 3 for $14.99.
About the Author
Marsha Mowers made the move to editorial side of travel after many years working in destination marketing where she represented places such as NYC and Las Vegas. Her experience on “both sides” of the industry has put her in a unique position to provide valuable context to both readers and trade partners. Marsha also serves as Director of Content for TravelPulse Canada
