No, we’re not blowing hot air up your hind parts, but this gadget will blow 1,250 degrees Fahrenheit of hot air to your charcoal. Starting a charcoal fire isn’t the most fun thing to do but if you have this 60 Second Fire Starter, then the chore becomes a joyful activity. Plug the device to a standard outlet, hold the button, point at the charcoal, and see them ignite. Get the fire going in only a minute and save precious time that you could use for drinking beer instead. The handle is cool to the touch so as not to burn your hand but the business end of it is of course, a different story. $80.

You’ll never know the value of having two hands in a survival situation until you have to start a fire. But if you have the BlastMatch from Ultimate Survival Technologies, you could start a fire with just one hand. This fire starter has a spring-loaded flint made of a combination of metals to produce a spark that’s three times hotter than conventional matches. It works by placing your thumb on the carbide striker and rubbing the flint for a controlled and directional spark. All-weather, all-terrain, and really simple to use, this kit is meant to be in your pack if you wanna have a fighting chance for survival while outdoors. $20.

Nowadays, going outdoors is a matter of choice, not a matter of survival. But it doesn’t diminish the fact that the wild outdoors is well, wild, and the dangers are still out there for the ill-prepared. Don’t get caught without the essentials like a fire starter, a knife, and an emergency signaler when camping or hiking. And this Firesteel pocket knife is one such life-saver. The small but versatile tool has a 3″ stainless knife, half of which is serrated and can be opened with one hand. There is also an all-weather magnesium-alloy firestarter than can be stored inside the handle of the knife. At the end of the handle is a pea-less whistle for loud distress signaling. The zytel handle makes sure your knife doesn’t slip from your grip easily and is perfect for the rough and tumble world outdoors. $26.