The Sol fire lite kit is necessary to any backpacker's pack as an emergency tool. The kit comes in a dry bag with 20 pieces of tinder quik, a waterproof and windproof tinder that will burn for 3 minutes and will work even when wet! The kit also comes with a fire lite sparker that will produce sparks at any altitude and in any weather condition. Lastly, it comes with 10 feet of multipurpose utility cord that can be used in emergencies or the flammable waxed cotton can be lit as a wick.