trekker-overview

Our reviews over the years have been very consistent – the Amazon average for the Trekker is 4.8 out of 5 stars with over 1,400 ratings. My wife and I make every fire starter that comes out of our shop. I control the quality and never provide something for sale that I wouldn’t want to buy myself – and I’m picky!

In 2023 we improved the Trekker again: we lengthened the ferrocerium rod from 3″ to 3.5″ and set that extra half-inch deeper into the African hardwood handle. That change eliminated the very last structural concern anyone ever had – it now takes extreme, intentional violence to break a Trekker (or any of our fire starters).

If the “you know what” hits the fan – you’ll be very happy to have a Fire-Fast Trekker in your emergency kit. It will serve you and your family well… for many years.

Real customer experiences:

• “I purchased a Fire-Fast Trekker fire-starter just about two years ago, and I love it. I have used it to start fires in my backyard firepit and the wilderness.” – EverstrykeMatch.com, April 2024
• “These are great! The ferro rod sparked before I even removed the coating on the first strike! The Trekkers are huge and you get 3 of them!!” – Amazon customer, October 2016
• “I managed to get this fire going in less than a minute of throwing sparks… in rainy, non-ideal conditions with minimal tinder. The rod lives up to its claim of throwing more sparks than Chinese versions.” – BackdoorSurvival.com, February 2020
• “The Fire-Fast Trekker offers exceptional value to anyone in need of a reliable fire starter. With its superior craftsmanship and high-quality materials, this product is worth every penny.” – The Off Grid Guide, October 2023
• “Bought the updated 3.5″ version this year. I’ve broken every other ferro rod I’ve owned over the years… finally one that just won’t break, no matter how hard I try to abuse it.” – Amazon verified purchase, June 2024