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Exotac
Gear For Life
Exotac is a family-owned company founded by a Purdue graduate with a passion for all things earth and man-made. We are devoted to creating sleek, sexy, and functional products while focusing on engineering new high-quality, innovative items for the modern consumer. We spend countless hours developing new ideas to bring the best products to market by learning through hands-on experience, such as getting out there in the great outdoors, getting dirty, trying, failing, persisting, and surviving. From our own experiences and those of others, we know how to make products better and easier to use, and we continue to learn how to improve them along the way. Our motto is “gear for life,” We support this by designing and manufacturing products built to last forever and function when you need them most. We are proud to be an American-made business that ensures all engineering and manufacturing for our products are within the US.
polySTRIKER XL
Lightweight and Compact Striking Tool
The waterproof polySTRIKER XL comes from Exotac's line of minimalist survival gear created from recyclable ABS plastic. The tungsten carbide built into the striking tool easily snaps to the body, keeping everything compact and tidy. This survival tool also includes a 5/16-inch Ferro rod that is small and lightweight yet strong enough to hold up to regular use. Included is a flammable lanyard to help light your flame, when no other tinder is available. The innovative design ensures it can produce a fire in any weather, whether you are camping, hiking, or backpacking. The polySTRIKER XL makes an excellent addition to any survival kit!
Comes in a Variety of Colors
The polySTRIKER XL fire-starting tool comes in various rustic colors, such as Olive Drab, Blaze Orange, Black, and Gunmetal. Each color has a unique look, with the Blaze Orange having a rugged and bold look, while the Gunmetal is a bit more subdued. The Olive Drab is reminiscent of woodland and nature, while the Black makes for a sleek and stealthy tool.
Heavy-Duty Polymer Design
The polySTRIKER XL tool is made from durable ABS plastic. The striker tool features a large ferro rod and handle, making it easiest to use with gloves on or in cold weather. It is also lightweight so that it won't weigh down your pockets, survival kits, or backpacks.
polySTRIKER XL Key Features
- Compact Striking Tool
- 5/16-inch Ferrocerium Rod
- Heavy-Duty Polymer Design
- Comes in a Variety of Rugged Colors
- Includes Flammable Lanyard
polySTRIKER XL Key Features
Multi-Functional Fire Starting Tool
Exotac's polySTRIKER is a fire-starting tool with multiple functional and stylish vital features. A very-hard-and-very-sharp tungsten carbide insert gives the polySTRIKER XL superior spark production. When you're done using it, the striker snaps into the body of the polySTRIKER XL, so everything stays compact and neat. The fire starter features a heavy-duty polymer design, making it easiest to use in cold weather or with gloves on. It is also light enough to place in your pocket or backpack without the extra weight. The included ferrocerium rod is small and lightweight yet strong enough to hold up to regular use. It is waterproof but needs to be patted dry before use if it is wet or damp. A flammable lanyard is also attached to make fire-starting simple, no matter where you are.
How to Use The polySTRIKER XL
Simple Fire-Starting Guide
Exotac's polySTRIKER XL is straightforward to use. Simply remove the tungsten carbide from the body of the tool, and strike the tool against it for a spark. Strike the fire starter against the flammable lanyard to create a large, candle-like flame. When the tool is no longer in use, the tungsten carbide can be placed back in the tool's body and stored in any compact space.
Stay Ready for All of Life’s Adventures!
Camping
The fire-starting tool is long lasting, producing up to 1,000 strikes! Making this the perfect tool to add to your camping must have list.
Hiking
This tool is ultra lightweight, weighing in at just under 0.5 ounces. Thoughtfully designed and ideal for any hiking day trips or to keep in your emergency hiking pack.
Survival
The polySTRIKER tool is waterproof, and even works when slightly wet. Simply pat dry prior to using. This waterproof fire-starter is a must have for any backpacking trip, regardless of any weather elements.
Backpacking
This tool burns hot, with a temperature over 5500 degrees. This helps to aid in starting a fire under any condition to help provide warmth and heat to cook food or water.
Survival or Emergency Kit
Build Your Own
Before you can start building a life-saving survival or emergency kit, you must consider the nature of its design. In other words, you must ensure that your emergency gear suits your environment. Building a helpful survival kit requires making strategic decisions about what you put inside it and – equally important – how it looks. Your emergency kit's supplies will largely depend on where you plan to use them. Suppose you're venturing on a wilderness expedition or looking for something to carry around daily. In that case, all of Exotac's products are simply must-haves for all survival kits regardless of your environment. Here are a few Exotac items to consider:
- Exotac ToolRoll is the perfect canvas rolling bag, a compact solution for carrying all your fire-starting gear with you in your desired location. It has strong hook and loop closure straps to secure its contents; it also includes five elastic slip pockets and five mesh pockets.
- Exotac FireSleeve is a flexible lighter case that fits classic BIC Lighters and creates a waterproof barrier around the lighter. It has an integral strap at the top that can provide hands-free use if needed.
- Exotac MatchCap XL is an indestructible waterproof match case for storing matches and other survival gear. It includes a safety-match striker located inside the cap protected by an O-ring. The capsule can fit matches or other equipment up to 2.9 inches in size.
- Exotac FireRod, NanoStriker, and PolyStrikers are our unique, striking tools designed to create the most prodigious spark for its size. It comes in various sizes, colors, and fire striking needs.
- Exotac RipSpool is a lightweight field repair kit that can also be used for multiple survival tasks such as first aid, fire starting, fishing, and navigation. It includes High-Strength Synthetic Line (over 60 feet), Heavy Duty Repair Tape (over 50 in.), one #16 Sail Needle, and Fire Cord Lanyard (tinder).
- Exotac TitanLight is the first rugged, waterproof, refillable lighter on the market that uses readily available liquid fuel. This lighter won't leak, and the O-ring seals allow longer intervals between lighter fluid refills.
K Mart
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
Easy to use. Light. Easy to store.Not sure if it’s worth what I paid. But so far it’s delivered.
sherry estep
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
Great product
Aaron
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
This is the soft firesteel with magnesium in it. It throws globs of burning metal that stay sparking for a few seconds. I keep it in my pack as an emergency backup. I prefer these over the harder firesteels that just spark. Makes firestarting a bit easier on rainy days and other bad weather situations.Even though it's soft metal, it will still last a good while, longer even than you would need in an extended emergency situation, and if that goes on long enough, it'll give you more than a few weeks to build a good bowdrill set.
SF
Reviewed in Germany on November 11, 2017
Damit lässt sich in der Natur unter feuchtnassen Bedingungen prima Feuer machen. Würde ich immer weiter empfehlen. Allerdings ein bischen teuer. Es gibt auch preiswertere Varianten.
marc
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
Une des meilleur sur le marche! Couleur vive facile a repairer au sol
Wernschi
Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2016
Dieses Teil hab ich auf Youtube entdeckt. Dabei wurden verschiedene Feuerstarter getestet. Dann war für mich klar, der PolyStriker XL ist für mich die richtige Wahl. Endlich hat man was in der Hand. Klasse auch der Schaber, der scharf und schön zu nehmen ist. Natürlich kann man dazu auch sein Messer nehmen, aber der Schaber ist so schön im Griff integriert, verbunden mit einer Kordel, das funktioniert einfach. Bin sehr zufrieden.
starbuck
Reviewed in France on December 29, 2016
le produit m'a l'air de tres bonne qualite et de tres bonne fabrication. la partie emboitable est astucieuse et pratique pour le gain de place mais pas facile a detacher. je l'ai essaye et il est vrai que l'on peut obtenir de belles etincelles mais j'ai du mal a en faire. peut etre que c'est moi qui n'a pas la bonne pratique.
Robyn Miner
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
This Ferro rod is amazing! I did a lot of research before buying it and saw a few impressive videos on you-tube. The real test was when I took it to an REI Wilderness class this month. The instructors asked if anyone had a fire starter on them. I brought out mine and told him I wanted to try it out. By the end of the class everyone tried it, started a fire quickly, and wanted one. Once you take a few strikes and get some of the black coating off, the sparks fly. The experienced instructors said they had never seen a rod send sparks flying so far. We ended up giving the instructors ours and sending the link out to everyone. Couple this rod with some tender or cotton balls and Vaseline and you'll have a fire in mere strikes.
pabo
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
Disclaimer: I paid full price for this and have received nothing from the seller other than this excellent fire starter.That said, I don't think i can add to the accolades other reviewers have given this tool. Like many, I have tried just about every fire starter combo there is. Some have been sufficient some have been almost embarrassing. I need to have a yard sale.I was convinced this was the best yet when yesterday I was able to start a fire in the rain in my fire pit ( at home ). My tender was a combination of lint, Vaseline soaked cotton ball and some magnesium sprinkled on for good measure. I also had some fat lighter laying around. The Exotac produced a couple of humongous sparks that ignited the tinder in no time. Gave the fire some air, added a little fat lighter and slowly built the fire up using semi wet twigs,etc. By this time I figured I was wet enough and let the fire die. I have no doubt I could have continued to build the fire up but being in my backyard saw no reason to do so. Plus, my wife was yelling at me.Didn't mean to ramble on but I really like this one. In fact, just ordered another one for my wife to pack in. Thanks
Brett B
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2015
Pros:I love this thing, great design, storing the striker in the handle was brilliant! This makes storing the XL a snap. Also the striker is in the shape of an "I" beam so you have multiple striking surfaces which is awesome! The handle on the XL is very comfortable to use and very rugged. The rod seems to be attached to the handle quite well, I haven't seen any movement at all (unlike cheaper rods). This thing throws showers of sparks, although it took me a few minutes to get the right angle. I think anyone could light a fire quite easily with this rod. All in all a very well designed, rugged and effective ferro rod.Cons:I could wish that the handle was a little shorter and the rod a little longer. Also the overall length of the XL is too long to fit in most sheath pouches. And because the rod is only 2 inches long it may not fit securely in kydex ferro rod holders. However, it fits great on my Spec-Ops basic modular sheath, I wove the rod into the molle webbing and it's secured in place.
Serge Lecluse
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2014
This rod really sparks. Its shape makes it handy to operate. The handle of the rods just so for a good grip and the striker gives also an excellent hold. Its overall shape is perfect to stow in any lose corner and its weight is no issue when you want to travel light. I recommend this rod warmly and enthusiastically.
Renbutsu
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
This is my first fire starter and I researched several others as well as different designs. I really like this fire starter for several reasons. One is the larger size which makes it easy to hold both the rod as well as the striker. Another is the storage for the striker when not in use. The thicker rod is also a reason why I chose the XL over the standard one. The only negative I can say is the lack of cover for the rod. I would have loved to have some sort of cover or cap to protect the rod. As I said, it's my first fire starter so I don't know whether having the exposed rod is more vulnerable to breakage. Still, I like it enough that I may buy another one in a different color.I had my 13 yr old son test it out in the yard over a standard cotton ball. He has never used one before and hesitantly striked it, resulted in only small sparks. I told him to strike it more confidently and the cotton ball immediately lid up. There was a small amount of wind (enough to move the cotton ball around until I placed a small rock to hold it in place).Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.
BigBadE
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
Out of the box the unit as a whole has a quality feel to it even the plastic handle looks and feels quality, you have to see it to understand. That said I have been practicing with it lots around the house and yard to see what lights best. Any true tinder (cotton ball, twine, alcohol wipes ect.) lights right away one or two strikes. More damp stuff takes more work and prep but its the same with a zippo. The lanyard could be longer but not a big deal still workable, rode is thick and strong and handles all the over pressure I give it. I've learned to not use as much pressure and it works the same. it's light and the handy orange color makes it easy to find if you drop it. Just practice with it and it should serve you well, I'm going to buy a few more for some other kits and they should last a very long time. I've used cheaper flints and you definitely can tell the difference in handling and confidence it gives you, not a last ditch I hope this works or it doesn't break feel.
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