melt candle wax,
throw in some cottonballs,
take an eggcarton and add more cottonballs,
about 3 in each hole,
pour hot wax on cottonballs,
let wax harden,
you will find that the wax will soak into cardboard and cottonballs,and when the wax hardens,
cut up the eggcarton into single firestarters,
each one will burn for about 10 to 15 minutes after you light them,
and it makes no difference if it is raining,
because they will continue to burn unless it is a down pore.
and they are small enough to carry in a pocket or fanny pack,or in your backpack,car trunk,or even your glove box.do not forget a lighter and allso carry matches.