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Matches Phoenix AZ

Local resource for matches in Phoenix. 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.
J & M Mart
(602) 263-5384
4604 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Trails
(602) 265-6653
323 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
Ms Discount Cigarettes
(602) 230-1270
4831 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Al-Harmine Market
(602) 212-9663
4418 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Cigar Warehouse
(602) 277-3388
1040 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
7th Avenue Smoke Shop
(602) 264-7516
5501 North 7th Avenue Suite 102
Phoenix, AZ
Tobacco 4 Less
(602) 336-8911
1802 West Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ
Ann Smoke
(602) 265-1933
4700 North 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Good Fellas Cigar Lounge
(602) 277-6066
800 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
Georgetown Market
(602) 336-8911
1802 West Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ

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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