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Matches Chicago IL

Local resource for matches in Chicago. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to waterproof matches, windproof matches, match products, and match boxes, as well as advice and content on how to safely use matches.
Cigars Around the World
(312) 382-1812
1101 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL
Dearborn Rack Service Co-Div Ofbrn Whlsle Grcrs LP
(773) 254-4300
2801 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
Alfa Tobacco Group
(312) 782-4317
333 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
Utopia Cigars, Inc
773-725-1810
6355 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL
Cigar.Com Inc
(312) 263-3740
203 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
Dearborn Wholesale Grocers LP
(773) 254-4300
2801 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
222 SRS Lobby C Store
(312) 669-1919
222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL
Weyland's Landscape Maintenance
(773) 545-1464
4152 West George Street
Chicago, IL
Schermerhorn Cigar Stores
(312) 565-2450
130 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
Up Down Tobacco Shop
(312) 337-8025
1550 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL

Start a Fire with Matches

Of course, matches are the simplest and most common method of starting fires, but there are some special matches you should consider keeping in your camping supplies.

Waterproof Matches


waterproof matches Waterproof doesn't really mean 'waterproof' sometimes. Most inexpensive waterproof matches have the tip dipped so water can not dampen the combustible tip - but the wooden part of the match can still absorb moisture. This means that once the tip burns up, the wet match goes out. It is also possible that the moisture travels up to the tip and dampens it after some amount of time. Another potential problem is that the striking surface (often on the side of the cardboard box) may not be waterproof. If you have nothing to strike on, a waterproof match might as well be a twig.

You can make your own waterproof matches by coating a wooden match with clear nail polish or dipping it in melted wax. Store these home made waterproof matches in a 35mm film canister along with a strip of striking surface and it will all stay nice and dry.

Windproof Matches


windproof matches Windproof matches are also waterproof. They are waterproof matches with an extra large dose of Tip material, usually about half the length of the match. Once you strike the match, it does not go out until the combustible chemicals are consumed.

These are dangerous, highly flammable, and expensive - around $4.00 for 25 matches. If you will be in damp, windy conditions hypothermia danger is pretty high so investing in windpro...

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