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Kamper Lanyard Ferro Rod Fire Starter – Neck Carry

Sale price$33.95 Regular price$39.00

Fire-Fast Kamper Lanyard – Hands-Free Ferro Rod Fire Starter Necklace

For camping, EDC, and get-home bags

Wear your fire. The Kamper Lanyard is a 3 oz, 5⅝" neck-carry ferro rod fire starter on a 40" adjustable 550 paracord lanyard — so if the pack comes off, the fire starter stays with you.

My wife and I hand-make every one in Florida. Austrian ferrocerium (76% rare-earth alloy) throws a large shower of ~5,500°F sparks with normal pressure. A separate 96% magnesium rod shaves into hot tinder in about 10–15 seconds. The African Padauk handle is dense, resin-rich, glove-friendly, and can be scraped for emergency tinder.

No ferro rod lights soaking-wet tinder by magic. Prep dry tinder — or shave magnesium — then throw sparks. That is how you get fire after rain, wind, or a soak. Read our guide to starting a fire in wet or snowy conditions.

Why people wear the Kamper Lanyard

  • Always on you. Neck, belt, or pack strap. The 40" lanyard wraps around the handle for packing. If you leave the pack, the fire starter does not.
  • Easy sparks. Austrian flint needs steady pressure, not brute force. Scout leaders tell us kids can earn fire-starting requirements with it, and one Kamper stands up to a whole patrol.
  • Built-in tinder. Shave the 96% magnesium rod. The ½" oval profile holds about 30% more magnesium than a round rod of the same width.
  • More than fire. Unwind the 7-strand 550 paracord if you need cordage. High-carbon steel striker stays tied on so you cannot lose it.
  • Built to stay together. Since the 2022 update, the ferro rod is buried ½" in the handle and the magnesium ¾". Zero reports of rods separating after that change.

Specs

  • Weight: 3 oz
  • Overall length: 5⅝"
  • Ferro rod: 3" total / 2½" exposed / ½" buried — 8 mm Austrian (76% rare earth)
  • Magnesium: 3¼" total / 2½" exposed / ¾" buried — ½" oval, 96% pure
  • Handle: African Padauk hardwood
  • Striker: high-carbon tempered steel
  • Lanyard: 40" U.S. 550 paracord (7-strand core), adjustable
  • Longevity: a smaller Firefly we wear-tested delivered 2,200 strikes; the Kamper has substantially more ferro. Real-world camping estimate: one fire a day for about two years

Compare fire starter sizes.

What's included

Austrian ferrocerium rod • 96% magnesium rod • high-carbon steel striker • Padauk hardwood handle • 40" 550 paracord lanyard

“In real-life survival, seconds count. Gear you trust? Fire-Fast delivers — we stock it for SAR & wilderness training.” —Dan Lisk, Canadian Forces Veteran & Great Ape Empire Owner

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Kamper Lanyard Ferro Rod Fire Starter – Neck Carry
Kamper Lanyard Ferro Rod Fire Starter – Neck Carry Sale price$33.95 Regular price$39.00
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chad chaves
great product!!!

I saw you 1st at a Gun show 2020, sweet simple booth, you all were Cool. I got your Kamper lanyard from lyour site. Now recently ordered My Brother one through Amazon. Keep up the good quality.

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chad chaves
great product!!!

I saw you 1st at a Gun show 2020, sweet simple booth, you all were Cool. I got your Kamper lanyard from lyour site. Now recently ordered My Brother one through Amazon. Keep up the good quality.

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s0urKr4u7
Out of all 3.. this is the one

I bought 2 of each size. Trekker, kamper, fire fly. Kamper is the best size. Goldie locks is pleased with this one. And it already come with a lanyard to toss around your neck. I’m very pleased and will be coming back for more when needed. Many fires will be had. Thanks fire fast.

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s0urKr4u7
Out of all 3.. this is the one

I bought 2 of each size. Trekker, kamper, fire fly. Kamper is the best size. Goldie locks is pleased with this one. And it already come with a lanyard to toss around your neck. I’m very pleased and will be coming back for more when needed. Many fires will be had. Thanks fire fast.

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Rick
Great Product

This fire starter is everything I expected. I have no trouble getting the sparks flying and lighting up all sorts of tinder. I might buy myself two or three more, just for the heck of it.

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Rick
Great Product

This fire starter is everything I expected. I have no trouble getting the sparks flying and lighting up all sorts of tinder. I might buy myself two or three more, just for the heck of it.

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Richard L. Evans
Great Product

Started my first two fires this last weekend using this without the magnesium using foraged fuel. Works great. At first it might seem like the sparks are not that great but give it some time. Once the rod wears down a bit the sparks fly. Have used the magnesium as well and of course it helps a lot just wanted to try it without "cheating" hehe and works great.

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Richard L. Evans
Great Product

Started my first two fires this last weekend using this without the magnesium using foraged fuel. Works great. At first it might seem like the sparks are not that great but give it some time. Once the rod wears down a bit the sparks fly. Have used the magnesium as well and of course it helps a lot just wanted to try it without "cheating" hehe and works great.

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Scott S
High Quality. Better Than Expected. Top Notch.

I had high hopes for this thing. It’s maybe a bit pricey, relatively speaking of course, but reviews were great, and I wanted to upgrade some gear so I pulled the trigger on the Kamper.Within three strikes I decided to buy the firefly as well. This is a good size, a bit bigger than you might be used to, but it is a piece of equipment. It’s just solid, well done, and finely executed. It’s a tool. It does everything you need it to, and it does it well. There’s no gimmicks here, just quality material and craftsmanship.I wasn’t expecting the Ferro rod with a relatively light strike to send sparks four feet down into my carpet but that’s exactly what happened.Do yourself a favor; stop buying junk, stop falling for the gimmicks, buy a nice piece of equipment that will last a long time. You deserve this tool, really.For the occasional user, or light packer, I’d say Fire Fly. If you spend some time in the bush, you can’t go wrong with the Kamper. If you’re a beast of a man and forest dweller, the Trekker.

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Scott S
High Quality. Better Than Expected. Top Notch.

I had high hopes for this thing. It’s maybe a bit pricey, relatively speaking of course, but reviews were great, and I wanted to upgrade some gear so I pulled the trigger on the Kamper.Within three strikes I decided to buy the firefly as well. This is a good size, a bit bigger than you might be used to, but it is a piece of equipment. It’s just solid, well done, and finely executed. It’s a tool. It does everything you need it to, and it does it well. There’s no gimmicks here, just quality material and craftsmanship.I wasn’t expecting the Ferro rod with a relatively light strike to send sparks four feet down into my carpet but that’s exactly what happened.Do yourself a favor; stop buying junk, stop falling for the gimmicks, buy a nice piece of equipment that will last a long time. You deserve this tool, really.For the occasional user, or light packer, I’d say Fire Fly. If you spend some time in the bush, you can’t go wrong with the Kamper. If you’re a beast of a man and forest dweller, the Trekker.

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Angela D
Works Great

Purchased this fire starter to teach our son how to start a campfire with one. He had no issues and started a fire quickly. Happy with my purchase.

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Angela D
Works Great

Purchased this fire starter to teach our son how to start a campfire with one. He had no issues and started a fire quickly. Happy with my purchase.

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Amazon Customer
Easy to use

Pretty easy to start fires with this.

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Amazon Customer
Easy to use

Pretty easy to start fires with this.

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wolfgang
super good

It really easy to start the fire.

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wolfgang
super good

It really easy to start the fire.

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J. Burhop
great firestarter

well made and works great - will be my go to Firestarter from now on.

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Hollydog
Great Product!

My husband hikes with the local Boy Scouts and this is invaluable for starting campfires. It is small and light to fit in a backpack.

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J. Burhop
great firestarter

well made and works great - will be my go to Firestarter from now on.

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Hollydog
Great Product!

My husband hikes with the local Boy Scouts and this is invaluable for starting campfires. It is small and light to fit in a backpack.

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Rick
Best FIRESTRIKER EVER

Best fire 🔥 striker ever. PERIOD.

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Rick
Best FIRESTRIKER EVER

Best fire 🔥 striker ever. PERIOD.

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Dani
Amazing Ferro Rod

If you are looking for a great ferro rod, look no further. I've used other ferro rods, and none of them threw large sparks like the Fire Fast with so little effort.Love that it comes with a magnesium rod as well. Magnesium shaves off easily. Makes it even easier to get a fire going.

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Dani
Amazing Ferro Rod

If you are looking for a great ferro rod, look no further. I've used other ferro rods, and none of them threw large sparks like the Fire Fast with so little effort.Love that it comes with a magnesium rod as well. Magnesium shaves off easily. Makes it even easier to get a fire going.

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chris
Hikers best friend

I have many ferro rods as well as mag for starting fires. Many are small and most mag ferro combos are the square type with a small ferro on the side that u would get at Walmart. I found out a couple years ago when your hands are freezing it is so difficult to strike those little ferro rods with any accuracy. This thing is pretty big with the handle but it’s well worth it for something that could save your life in low temps. It throws sparks likes nobody’s business! I can start a fire with 3 strikes or less with all my rods but like I said when my hands were froze it took me almost 10 minutes to get my tender on fire and each strike hurt my froze hands. Although I haven’t used this one in such a situation I’m sure it would be so much easier the handle alone would make it so much better. Also the handle could be shaved for a small tinder pile if it’s all you had. I would only do this if you can’t find any dry wood to shave anywhere however. They make an even larger one but for hiking this is perfect size. The striker itself is way better than most. I always use the spine of my knife but this is still a great backup.

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chris
Hikers best friend

I have many ferro rods as well as mag for starting fires. Many are small and most mag ferro combos are the square type with a small ferro on the side that u would get at Walmart. I found out a couple years ago when your hands are freezing it is so difficult to strike those little ferro rods with any accuracy. This thing is pretty big with the handle but it’s well worth it for something that could save your life in low temps. It throws sparks likes nobody’s business! I can start a fire with 3 strikes or less with all my rods but like I said when my hands were froze it took me almost 10 minutes to get my tender on fire and each strike hurt my froze hands. Although I haven’t used this one in such a situation I’m sure it would be so much easier the handle alone would make it so much better. Also the handle could be shaved for a small tinder pile if it’s all you had. I would only do this if you can’t find any dry wood to shave anywhere however. They make an even larger one but for hiking this is perfect size. The striker itself is way better than most. I always use the spine of my knife but this is still a great backup.

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Amazon Customer
Very nice

Great product. Sparks come easily. Would buy again.Forget the regular available survival kits. Better get decent quality of what you really need or want.

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Amazon Customer
Very nice

Great product. Sparks come easily. Would buy again.Forget the regular available survival kits. Better get decent quality of what you really need or want.

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Gene G. Keller Jr.
Throws a ton of sparks

Nice item. It throws a lot of sparks and the magnesium is fairly easy to shave off. Next best thing to a match.

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Gene G. Keller Jr.
Throws a ton of sparks

Nice item. It throws a lot of sparks and the magnesium is fairly easy to shave off. Next best thing to a match.

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Terry Allen S.
Exactly what I was looking for!

About 25 years ago, I had a similar fire starter purchased at a gift expo from the man who made them. I loved it, used it for every recreational and cooking fire. I lost it in a move, and lost the contact info. My backyard fire activity has increased the last couple of years, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a good variety from Fire Fast. It arrived promptly, the magnesium is easy to shave, the striker produces sparks just fine, and I get a nice fire right away! Very satisfactory, I would definitely recommend them!