LIGHT MY FIRE
Welcome to the world of Light My Fire. A company that creates products reconnecting us with nature, wherever we are. They combine design and functionality with the joy of adventure and new experiences. From a lunchtime break in local parks to meals while hiking in vast forests. From family barbecues in urban gardens to cooking on mountain peaks, the dream remains the same: to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, think about future generations, support the rediscovery of forgotten skills, and rediscover the art of making fire.
It all started with a stick. In 1995, founder Michael Odqvist discovered an ancient secret – MayaSticks. He was fascinated by the sheer brilliance of this resinous firestarter. Not only was it a quick, easy, and reliable way to start a fire, but the sticks were also entirely natural, made from waste – stumps left over from felled pine trees – by local people in Guatemala. By launching fair trade production on a larger scale, Michael helped 400 of these Mayan descendants earn more money to begin sending their children to school. A year later, fire starters were launched in Sweden.
FIRESTEEL LINE, ABOUT FIRE STARTERS
The legendary Swedish FireSteel, first developed for the Swedish Ministry of Defense, is the original magnesium alloy fire starter. The Swedish FireSteel offered the first viable solution to the problems of lighting fires at high altitudes and in low temperatures. Thanks to its ability to ignite flammable gas or liquid directly, the Swedish FireSteel is ideal for traditional alcohol and modern gas stoves. This led to its adoption by many military units worldwide. The fire starter, made in Sweden by Light My Fire, has evolved with design improvements, including a precision stainless steel striker, ergonomic handle, and built-in emergency whistle.
HOW IT WORKS
The Swedish FireSteel consists of two basic parts – the rod and the striker. The rod is made from a high-quality self-igniting alloy containing metals like iron, magnesium, lanthanum, and cerium. The striker is made of stainless steel and has precision-ground edges designed to produce maximum sparks. Scraping the striker against the rod ignites tiny metal fragments, turning them into oxides and generating bright sparks at high temperatures. The remarkable difference between the Swedish FireSteel and similar friction-based fire starters, often called Ferrocerium rods, is the patented alloy hardening process, which creates a high-quality material that achieves durability without sacrificing consistency.
HOW TO START A FIRE
- Gather small sticks, bark, and other kindling. The smaller, the better, as they will burn more easily.
- Arrange them into a small pile.
- Select the Swedish FireSteel or Swedish FireKnife with built-in FireSteel.
- Use paper, birch bark, or ideally, choose your TinderSticks or Tinder-on-a-lane, made from cultivated Honduran pine, scrape some shavings, and place them between the kindling. With 80% resin, it's the optimal igniting fuel that burns extremely hot and slowly – and is resistant to moisture and water.
- Carefully build the fire, starting with small sticks and gradually increasing the size. Ensure the fire has enough oxygen and be patient.
ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS
The main advantage of the Swedish FireSteel compared to other fire-starting tools is its reliability in any situation. The Swedish FireSteel is robust and requires no flint, lighter fluid, batteries, or spare parts.
The Swedish FireSteel will work in harsh conditions, such as extreme cold, where gas does not evaporate easily, making it difficult to ignite. It also offers predictable performance at any altitude, unlike a butane lighter, which is affected by humidity and reduced oxygen content at high altitudes. The spark from the Swedish FireSteel is bright enough to be used as an emergency signal. The striker and rod are connected by a lanyard to prevent accidental separation, and they are compact enough to fit in your pocket.
FireSteel Army is the bigger brother of FireSteel Scouts, providing a massive 12,000 strikes at 3,000 degrees. That’s the kind of heat that allows for lighting a fire at any altitude and in any weather. The magnesium alloy is solid, durable, and fit for purpose. Concentrated sparks ignite any fuel, and when you need fire, you need reliability. It’s practical, compact, strong, and a key component of any kit. Ergonomic design and a built-in whistle, nothing but the best.
MAYA FIRESTICKS
These fantastic bundles of sticks are perfect for starting fires. No harmful chemicals mean no harmful fumes. All-natural tinder, up to 80% resin content, which burns stronger and lasts longer. Easy to light in any weather means they won’t fail you when you need a fire. One or two sticks will instantly fire up the BBQ or campfire. Plus, they smell amazing!
WHAT ARE FIRESTICKS MADE OF?
Cultivated pine
Natural wood without chemicals with up to 80% resin content. Our Fatwood comes from pine stumps. These pines are grown and do not take up rainforest areas. They are non-endangered species that provide a product that is sustainable, economically viable, and environmentally friendly. By utilizing the stumps, we reduce overall waste while creating a sustainable and safe byproduct. Verified to the SCS Salvaged Wood & Fiber™ standard for using 100% reclaimed material.
SPORK
The Spork is a spoon, fork, and knife in one and works just as well at a BBQ as it does at a graduation. It perfectly fits in a pocket, backpack, or handbag. The Spork comes in a variety of different types, so there’s something for everyone. Choose from 10 different colors, and if you’re left-handed, pick our Lefty. Everyone deserves a chance to eat in the best way possible! This goes for the little ones, too: Spork Little is a favorite for small hands.
For your toughest adventures and challenges, we recommend the Spork Titanium – our most indestructible and forever reusable Spork. All other Sporks are made from bio-based safe plastic.
MY CUP N LID AND MEALKIT CONTAINERS
Light My Fire presents MyCup’n Lid – a brand-new reusable cup and lid for your everyday coffee in the city and weekend trips. The new cup has the potential to put an end to disposable cups once and for all.
The new cup, made in Light My Fire’s own factory in Västervik, Sweden, from organic materials sustainably sourced from certified sugarcane and wood fibers, is the latest cup based on natural materials. The tightly fitting lid with a sip hole perfectly matches our reusable straw, and the whole range is available in four nature-inspired colors.
MyCup’n Lid comes in two sizes: original and small. Original MyCup’n Lid: maintains the standard barista size of 12 fl oz. You can be sure that your latte to go will fit, and you won’t need to use a disposable cup from cafes. MyCup’n Lid short: holds 8 fl oz and is perfect for when you take a thermos or bottle on a trip. My Cup’n’Lid is a robust, compact everyday companion that’s dishwasher safe and fits wherever your day takes you!
LIGHT MY FIRE MEALKIT BIO is a practical dish set, ideal for travel. Everything stays nicely together, doesn’t take up much space, and is eco-friendly. The containers can be stacked on top of each other and then strapped together, allowing us to pack plenty of food for a proper outdoor party. Like My Cup, Mealkit is made from organic materials sustainably sourced from certified sugarcane and wood fibers.
SWEDISH FIRE KNIFE
The FireKnife BIO is a beautifully crafted multi-functional tool inspired by nature that uses sustainable materials to develop a knife like no other.
Made from a bioplastic blend containing coconut shell fibers, it creates a beautiful experience of texture, appearance, and natural scent. The Sandvik Steel 12C27 blade is made from 90% recycled steel, is clean, strong, and without compromise.
The handle hides a Swedish FireSteel that is weatherproof and capable of producing sparks up to 3,000 strikes at 5,400°F/2,980°C, igniting your fire even in the most challenging environments. Once worn out, it can easily be replaced with a new insert, keeping your sparks bright and your fires burning.
The clip point blade provides extra strength when working with hard materials and is great for splitting logs. The spine of the blade is ground at an angle designed to perfectly stroke the FireSteel magnesium alloy, resulting in repeated, precise, and focused sparks.
The Swedish FireKnife Bio, made in Sweden, is durable, reliable, and presented in a timeless design. Everything you need, whether cutting rope, chopping wood for kindling, or slicing an apple for the kids.
TITANIUM LINE
With the Spork Titanium set, Straw Titanium, and Spork’n Straw Titanium, we offer an unbreakable Titanium collection. This super tableware is the perfect reusable companion for hiking, traveling, festivals, BBQs, and lunch breaks.
Non-toxic, non-corrosive, and without a metallic taste, made from 100% grade 2 titanium, it guarantees the highest quality of multi-functional utensils with unbeatable durability and high tensile strength.
Titanium Spork – the iconic combo of spoon, fork, and knife in one, and the titanium straw, designed for all your drinking, stirring, and mixing needs, are not just great additions to any kitchen, kit, or lunchbox but are also top-tier alternatives to their outdated single-use plastic counterparts.
These iconic products add value to any adventure and inspire others to embark on adventures as unique gifts.
Light My Fire, in collaboration with Woolpower, a Swedish manufacturer of woolen underwear and socks, has developed travel cutlery cases for Light My Fire; the perfect way to carry your personal, sustainably made, reusable cutlery combinations in style. This robustly sophisticated case made from recycled merino wool, taken from production waste at Woolpower’s garment production, is lightweight, durable, and beautifully presentable with a look tailored to your needs, whether you’re dining in a restaurant or eating outdoors.
The merino wool case, designed to securely and intelligently hold several Sporks, Restraws, or your own set of cutlery, is great for your lunch set, picnic basket, briefcase, bag, backpack, or inner pocket.
GRANDPA GRILL
Compact, practical, portable, and a great way to expand your outdoor adventure menu with this adjustable and versatile FireGrill. Simply attach it to any stick you find, and you can start grilling. Just add anything from fish to vegetables, burgers, or toast, and serve a fantastic meal cooked over an open fire for yourself, your friends, and your family! The folding grill opens into a larger grilling base. Make the most of your adventure, get the kids involved, and have fun. Made of stainless steel, easy to clean, and fits into the MealKit when it’s time to pack up.
HOW TO USE THE GRILL
Unfold the Grandpa Grill
Pick a good, straight stick to place it on, and then secure it with the grill’s arms. Fasten it in place, open it, place the food you need to grill inside, and close it. Enjoy a freshly roasted dinner over the hot fire.
LIGHT MY FIRE offers a complete range of equipment for all outdoor gourmets and enthusiasts. With their eco-friendly production techniques and positive approach to nature, these products will enhance every outdoor experience. Whether you’re alone, enjoying the silence, or celebrating life with friends by the fire, LIGHT MY FIRE products will serve you faithfully.
