Will the size of the UCO make a difference? Has anyone tried it? I've got a bunch of the old school UCO storm proof matches (not Titan), and haven't bought any of the "XXL" matches reviewed here.
My plan... To buy both and put the UCO matches in the Zippo container and just use the Zippo matches around the house (pilot light, birthday candles, etc.) and get UCO match refills to refill my camping and survival matches.
Thanks for the test. I’ve tested cheaper matches and moved up the the UCO using both their Stormproof and Titan. Only matches I trust even though that pad isn’t waterproof like the zippo. But since you have spares I’m not worried about that part. I do like the UCO Stormproof Case being bright orange instead of the Titan being olive drab.
A little bit of nail polish on the case works well for me! My wife has it laying around so I didn't have to go out of my way to buy some, but if you have to, go buy a cheap bright orange, red, yellow etc nail polish and you're set!! I just did 3 rings around my case and That works great for better viz if I drop the case. Spray paint works also but will fade faster and isn't quite as robust as nail polish. Best of luck to you! Stay frosty.
Nice comparison! I have the Zippos. I took out about 5 matches and added a couple Vaseline and cotton balls sealed in 2 inch straws. Also added a keychain fero rod and small striker. I wrapped the body of the container with a few feet of gorilla tape. I left mine submerged under a foot of water for 24 hours and it had a few drops of water penetrate it. I put teflon tape on the threads and tried again. Completely dry this time. Thanks for the vid!
I agree that UCO appears to be the better champion in performance however you didn't test, and really can not, until 10 years later...shelf life. I found some old strike anywhere matches a while back at my old job that still work but there performance in those were questionable with softer heads snapping off and the such. Dadgum good video here.
In Zip lock freezer bag and then seal that up in a Food saver bag. The Food saver bag system can protect a multitude of outdoor items. If any water or air gets into that with reasonable care, IDK. you can do the same with pre prepared meals and then just immersion boil the bag outdoors. Eat out of the bag, no dirty plates or pots😂
I do not use any brand of XL size matches in my systems, but I do use the UCO standard size storm proof matches in ALL of my kits. My kit needs room for other things... so I stick to the standard UCO's.
I've always wondered why UCO leaves the striker exposed. I'm with the other commenters. Buy the zippo and use UCO matches. Thanks for the information Arron. Great video as usual.
I'd like to see if the "flameless burn" will still ignite tinder. The Zippo matches were showing a lengthy time of burning without a flame, but can it still light tinder?
I got the exact opposite of you in the same test, of course, it's 4 years later but the Zippo outperformed the UCO and the Zippo burned 12 seconds longer. Could have been improvements made or the batch we each got.
I wonder how many Scripto butane lighters would fit in the same space as that Zippo Match Case? And frankly, I think I'd rather have a can of Zippo fluid and a one-handed flint wheel sparker.
I've tried both and I have to say the UCO is more superior compared to the Zippo. Definitely the Zippo container is better then the UCO because of the expose to the striker.
Here's a thought.... since the striker surface dissolves when submerged, could some 220 wet/dry sandpaper be cut into strips and glued on the exterior of case?
RUclips is i think doing something with your channel. I'm following you for years and all of a sudden your notification is off. I like your video's and bought a lot of goods like the Esee6 and several more items. Probably youtube done this more often.
How do these hold up when they are soaked in water prior to striking? I mean not just dipping them in water after you strike them and try to put them out once they are lit. The UCO matches are obviously far superior to the Zippo matches, and it seems ike a no brainer to just put the striker pads inside the case. Just to have a rubber cover over the striker pad seems like a novelty and not worth the extra bulk for the Zippo model. The Zippo pad doesn't seem as coarse as the UCO pad is either. Also, can you use something else to strike these i.e. strike anywhere matches? For example a Leatherman file, or a rock etc.
I just bought the zippo one cause the striker was protected and I also got some uco storm matches for when the zippo matches run out cause no one said that you can't put other brand matches in it so it's a win for me
I am utterly annoyed because I can can get the Uco matches in a regular pack, I can’t get the zippo matches in the Uk. Only wanted them for the better container with the pad covers 😕 even emailed them but apparently they don’t sell them here for some reason,
It looks like the UCO's compound might contain more phosphorus. The most important question might be: if no one is around to dunk your match in water or snow, does the Zippo have a longer continuous burn time?
@@05generic the standard size UCO’s burn a bit less,(approximately 20 second total burn time), than these extended size UCO titans at roughly 30 seconds.
I don't see that the difference in the two would have any real world relevance. What other practicle ignition source is going to work even half as well in similar circumstances? I think I'll look into wet/dry sandpaper as a scratch source for my UCO's. That probably won't work when wet either but at least it can survive getting wet without falling apart. Thanks.
Would the UCO's work with the Zippo case? Seems like you could have a pair of huge ferro rods for the equivalent amount of space in your pack, so I don't think they would be for me. Nice comparison though.
It's always best practice to have more than one way of starting a fire. Redundancies are nice in survival! Let's say your ferro rod breaks or it gets wet or lost. I have lighters (2 Bic), matches and 2 ferro rods in my 72hr+ bag. 24hr+ bag has 2 mini Bic, matches and 1 ferro rod. The 24hr bag is 24 hours of comfort but I could go about 3 days. The 72 hour bag is 72 hours of comfort but I could go about 7 days with it and live. After that, I need to start finding/gathering/hunting food and boiling water.
Regular size go in my 24 hour bag which is just a backpack for me, my wife and daughter. But the 72 hour bag, which has a ton more room has the regular size AND the titans, just cause I have the room and fire is your main source of survival. Heat, cook food, safe drinking water, keeping bugs and predators away etc. So if I can't start a fire I might as well be dead already!!
This is a ver interesting Idea but I carry so many lighters with me, some water proof, it's really not.. hmmm well still, might be nice just to have in the BoB... you never know...
Potassium chlorate, white phosphorous, antimony sulfide, the usual stuff, just in particular quantities that keep the chemical reaction going longer and the flame reigniting. Just don't eat them and you're good. ;-)
Awesome products and very Cool. I would go with the Zippo too. You can't bet a company that has been around for years. Also have a Happy 4th of July bro.
Not a very "Realistic" test! I can see dropping a match once into a puddle, but dunking it 4 or 5 times? In a wilderness SURVIVAL situation? NOPE. Also, who in the hell is stupid enough to plunge their last/only match into the snow? And you did it 5 times? I would really like to see a ; REAL WORLD scenario for your next video. This one wasn't even entertaining.
cross polinate, buy the zippo ones, use them up and refill with uco matches then you have the best of both products
I would by the Zippo container and get uco matches
I agree.
I was thinking the same thing.
Quinn Warman Same here. UCO Titans come in refill box.
same
Will the size of the UCO make a difference? Has anyone tried it? I've got a bunch of the old school UCO storm proof matches (not Titan), and haven't bought any of the "XXL" matches reviewed here.
My plan... To buy both and put the UCO matches in the Zippo container and just use the Zippo matches around the house (pilot light, birthday candles, etc.) and get UCO match refills to refill my camping and survival matches.
Thanks for the test. I’ve tested cheaper matches and moved up the the UCO using both their Stormproof and Titan. Only matches I trust even though that pad isn’t waterproof like the zippo. But since you have spares I’m not worried about that part. I do like the UCO Stormproof Case being bright orange instead of the Titan being olive drab.
A little bit of nail polish on the case works well for me! My wife has it laying around so I didn't have to go out of my way to buy some, but if you have to, go buy a cheap bright orange, red, yellow etc nail polish and you're set!! I just did 3 rings around my case and That works great for better viz if I drop the case. Spray paint works also but will fade faster and isn't quite as robust as nail polish. Best of luck to you! Stay frosty.
Nice comparison! I have the Zippos. I took out about 5 matches and added a couple Vaseline and cotton balls sealed in 2 inch straws. Also added a keychain fero rod and small striker. I wrapped the body of the container with a few feet of gorilla tape. I left mine submerged under a foot of water for 24 hours and it had a few drops of water penetrate it. I put teflon tape on the threads and tried again. Completely dry this time. Thanks for the vid!
I agree that UCO appears to be the better champion in performance however you didn't test, and really can not, until 10 years later...shelf life. I found some old strike anywhere matches a while back at my old job that still work but there performance in those were questionable with softer heads snapping off and the such. Dadgum good video here.
In Zip lock freezer bag and then seal that up in a Food saver bag. The Food saver bag system can protect a multitude of outdoor items. If any water or air gets into that with reasonable care, IDK. you can do the same with pre prepared meals and then just immersion boil the bag outdoors. Eat out of the bag, no dirty plates or pots😂
This is the first video in a rabbit hole of match videos
I do not use any brand of XL size matches in my systems, but I do use the UCO standard size storm proof matches in ALL of my kits. My kit needs room for other things... so I stick to the standard UCO's.
Exactly! Not to mention you get double the matches in the regular sized UCO case! I would rather have 25 chances to start a fire instead of 12.
I find the Zippo case too big for just matches.
I've always wondered why UCO leaves the striker exposed. I'm with the other commenters. Buy the zippo and use UCO matches. Thanks for the information Arron. Great video as usual.
It’s light weight and there are extras on the inside, but mostly for convince if I had to guess
@@lcm7541 think you're right about that
I'd like to see if the "flameless burn" will still ignite tinder. The Zippo matches were showing a lengthy time of burning without a flame, but can it still light tinder?
Zippo needs to just design a sealed lighter.
Aaron, I would take the uco matches and put them in the zippo container (water proof stricker) and store the extra uco strikers inside.
I got the exact opposite of you in the same test, of course, it's 4 years later but the Zippo outperformed the UCO and the Zippo burned 12 seconds longer. Could have been improvements made or the batch we each got.
Zippo grew in size/width compared to five years ago
I expected more from the Zippo brand to be honest. I do non-stop matches in my kits, especially waterproof.
Ive had some of these style matches for at least 10+ years in my kit..not sure the brand but they are great!
Awesome video! UCO matches for sure and zippo or better container.
Both are great the zippo case is better for sure
I wonder how many Scripto butane lighters would fit in the same space as that Zippo Match Case? And frankly, I think I'd rather have a can of Zippo fluid and a one-handed flint wheel sparker.
I've tried both and I have to say the UCO is more superior compared to the Zippo. Definitely the Zippo container is better then the UCO because of the expose to the striker.
Great video🙂 I don’t have matches in my kit. Definitely would go with the UCO also though👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The UCO matches are better but the Zippo matches are still really good.
Great video! Thanks. I have the Zippo so it was good to see this test.
Here's a thought.... since the striker surface dissolves when submerged, could some 220 wet/dry sandpaper be cut into strips and glued on the exterior of case?
RUclips is i think doing something with your channel. I'm following you for years and all of a sudden your notification is off. I like your video's and bought a lot of goods like the Esee6 and several more items. Probably youtube done this more often.
Thanks for the heads up, the best way is just to come back and check the home page every week.
Nice option to have instead of using the wetfire tinder and striker. Adding it to the pack!
How do these hold up when they are soaked in water prior to striking? I mean not just dipping them in water after you strike them and try to put them out once they are lit. The UCO matches are obviously far superior to the Zippo matches, and it seems ike a no brainer to just put the striker pads inside the case. Just to have a rubber cover over the striker pad seems like a novelty and not worth the extra bulk for the Zippo model. The Zippo pad doesn't seem as coarse as the UCO pad is either. Also, can you use something else to strike these i.e. strike anywhere matches? For example a Leatherman file, or a rock etc.
I have use the UCO for years and just but the Yuko case this year
I just bought the zippo one cause the striker was protected and I also got some uco storm matches for when the zippo matches run out cause no one said that you can't put other brand matches in it so it's a win for me
How high up in the hills did you have to go before you found snow on the 4th of July? Nice vid
Mike K mid June video 10,600ft
Waterproof matches with a striker that can’t get wet. Makes sense!! Still love these matches though
"We threw it in the lake"... That's one hell of a lake! You can barely see the opposite shore.
I am utterly annoyed because I can can get the Uco matches in a regular pack, I can’t get the zippo matches in the Uk. Only wanted them for the better container with the pad covers 😕 even emailed them but apparently they don’t sell them here for some reason,
It looks like the UCO's compound might contain more phosphorus. The most important question might be: if no one is around to dunk your match in water or snow, does the Zippo have a longer continuous burn time?
05generic no both are about 30 sec
@gideonstactical Cool, thanks for the reply. That's good to hear as I have the standard UCO Stormprood matches.
@@05generic the standard size UCO’s burn a bit less,(approximately 20 second total burn time), than these extended size UCO titans at roughly 30 seconds.
But are the matches fire proof
Buy both, store in zippo container and save zippo matches for back up.
I don't see that the difference in the two would have any real world relevance. What other practicle ignition source is going to work even half as well in similar circumstances? I think I'll look into wet/dry sandpaper as a scratch source for my UCO's. That probably won't work when wet either but at least it can survive getting wet without falling apart.
Thanks.
Will the UCO matches fit in the Zippo container? If so.....yeah lol.
YES THEY WILL!
I bought both and switched cases ! And I just buy matches hereafter
you should do a review on the farson hatchet. nice vid too!👍
So get the zippo’s for the case use them up
but refill with the UCO 😂
Yep
So buy the zippo's case and then the UCO's match replacements :)
I agree zippo case with uconn matches. Have you tried the uco butane torch?
Container: Zippo
Water-proofing of matches: UCO
Snow: UCO
Wind: ? Also likely UCO
Would the UCO's work with the Zippo case? Seems like you could have a pair of huge ferro rods for the equivalent amount of space in your pack, so I don't think they would be for me. Nice comparison though.
yes they fit fine that's what i did and you can get more matches in the zippo case .
It's always best practice to have more than one way of starting a fire. Redundancies are nice in survival! Let's say your ferro rod breaks or it gets wet or lost. I have lighters (2 Bic), matches and 2 ferro rods in my 72hr+ bag. 24hr+ bag has 2 mini Bic, matches and 1 ferro rod. The 24hr bag is 24 hours of comfort but I could go about 3 days. The 72 hour bag is 72 hours of comfort but I could go about 7 days with it and live. After that, I need to start finding/gathering/hunting food and boiling water.
Bonjour So which one is the best ?
Any reason the matches aren't "strike anywhere"?
But is it dirt/sand proof?
UCO is, not sure about Zippo as I haven't tested them yet
Great video my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Try getting the match wet before you try lighting it
UCO works, though it does take a few strikes, not sure about the Zippo brand though.
Thanks for the video :-)
Put uco matches in zippo container
I agree with you
UCO’S for me...
UCO all the way, I use the regs and the Tirans in all different kits
Regular size go in my 24 hour bag which is just a backpack for me, my wife and daughter. But the 72 hour bag, which has a ton more room has the regular size AND the titans, just cause I have the room and fire is your main source of survival. Heat, cook food, safe drinking water, keeping bugs and predators away etc. So if I can't start a fire I might as well be dead already!!
This is a ver interesting Idea but I carry so many lighters with me, some water proof, it's really not.. hmmm well still, might be nice just to have in the BoB... you never know...
Question, haven't tried it myself, but are some striker pads proprietary?? Seems like I've heard this before
but but how many fires do we light underwater XD
Dan theman obviously it's more showing how you can start a fire while it's raining or snowing in reality...
Quinn Canfield
Roll's eye's lol, i know was a joke mate, keep ya panties on
Dan theman no need to be douche...
Quinn Canfield
Tissue?
Congrats Zippo... You found another way to disappoint.
haha
The irony is UCO is from India and not available in India.
Strike steel is still the most reliable.
Makes u wonder what the heck those matches are made of, hopefully nothing toxic to people
Potassium chlorate, white phosphorous, antimony sulfide, the usual stuff, just in particular quantities that keep the chemical reaction going longer and the flame reigniting. Just don't eat them and you're good. ;-)
Awesome products and very Cool. I would go with the Zippo too. You can't bet a company that has been around for years. Also have a Happy 4th of July bro.
He went with UCO, not Zippo
Zippo because of the protected striker.
Just put the UCO striker in the container.... no brainer to me
I prefer Uco în The container zipoo
I got UCO matches and it charged me 34$ dollars for shipping total 50 bucks don’t buy UCO
Not a very "Realistic" test!
I can see dropping a match once into a puddle, but dunking it 4 or 5 times? In a wilderness SURVIVAL situation? NOPE.
Also, who in the hell is stupid enough to plunge their last/only match into the snow? And you did it 5 times?
I would really like to see a ; REAL WORLD scenario for your next video. This one wasn't even entertaining.