Exotac Matchcap
From the archive: originally posted on ProCamping in May 2013. Retailer links from the time have been removed, but the Matchcap is still sold by Exotac and outdoor retailers today.
Exotac's goal with the Matchcap is to create a virtually indestructible and waterproof match case for keeping matches, or any other fire-starting materials, dry.
The case has a red phosphorus striker built into the threaded core of the capsule, so there's no need to pack a separate striker. The Matchcap also contains a concealed O-ring for waterproofing, a durable square thread, a bottom strike-anywhere striker, and it looks good too.
The Matchcap can carry any size of match, from standard kitchen strike-on-the-box matches to NATO lifeboat matches and even extended-length stormproof matches. With the dual-striker design you can use safety matches, strike-anywhere matches, or a combination of both.
Features
- Waterproof, safe and redundant match striker design
- Replaceable striking pads
- Works with both safety and strike-anywhere matches
- Holds matches up to 72mm in length
- Square-threaded cap for maximum durability
- Unique lanyard attachment allows for two 550 paracord loops
- Waterproof to depths >5 metres
- Lightweight aircraft-grade 6061 aluminium construction, anodized and laser engraved for durability
- Unique knurl for grip and use with strike-anywhere matches
Package includes
- Match case
- Extra O-rings
- Extra match strikers
- Lanyard
- Instruction manual