How much is in each bag...estimation?

4-5 grams of magnesium in each bag according to the description, which is enough to start about 3 fires per bag.

Should gloves be used when handling this material? Looks like it can easily cut or become embedded in your skin.

No gloves needed. The tiny pieces are not really that sharp. The material is so light weight it requires negligible pressure from your fingers to handle it. It doesn't stick to your fingers any more than damp sand. Its not toxic either. I usually don't handle it much anyway, just dump a small portion onto a surface and push it into a neat pile with my knife. Magnesium is softer than steel and doesn't form very sharp edges like steel when it it shaved into these small pieces. I've found i really only use it in the very wettest conditions anyway to help dry out damp tinder.

When it says free container, does it mean one extra? As in two separate tins?

No just one tin. It is still nice.

what is the shelf life

Shelf life is unlimited. Magnesium is an element and does not deteriorate into anything. It doesn't oxidize much either. It'll be around forever.

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eGreen Emergency Magnesium Fire Starter: 6 Bags Shavings, Ferro Rod & Tin

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Details

Brand
eGreen
Included components
Magnesium Rod
Item dimensions L x W x H
11.9 x 8.9 x
Item weight
0.1 Kilograms
Manufacturer
Ever Green
Material
Magnesium

🔥6 resealable magnesium bags

🧰Compact 4.7" x 3.6" x 1.6" tin box

🌧️Ignites reliably in wet conditions

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Description

🔥 Ignite your adventure, rain or shine!

ALL WEATHER IGNITION - Easily sparks with ferro rod, matches, or torch lighter—even in wet or windy conditions.
LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE - At just 0.1 kg, this kit won’t weigh down your gear but will always have your back in the wild.
TRUSTED BY OUTDOOR PROS - Highly rated with 4.5 stars and thousands of happy campers—don’t get caught unprepared.
COMPACT SECURE STORAGE - Durable tin box keeps magnesium safe from moisture, children, and pets—perfect for your backpack or bug-out bag.
SURVIVAL READY FIREPOWER - 6 resealable bags packed with premium magnesium shavings for multiple fire starts anytime, anywhere.

The Emergency Fire Starter Kit includes 6 resealable bags filled with magnesium shavings and a sturdy tin box for safe, portable storage. Designed to ignite quickly with ferro rods, matches, or lighters—even in wet conditions—this lightweight kit is an essential tool for camping, hiking, bushcraft, and survival scenarios.

Specifications

ASIN	B0814F2DSD
Best Sellers Rank	134,705 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 502 in Camping Lighters & Fire Starters
Brand Name	eGreen
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,680)
Included Components	Magnesium, Ferro Rod, Striker
Item Dimensions	11.9 x 8.9 x 4.3 centimetres
Item Weight	0.1 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Ever Green
Manufacturer Part Number	201911000006
Material Type	Magnesium,Wooden
Model Number	201911000006
Number of Pieces	33
UPC	795853366211

Reviews

O**R

I would recommend

As described

9.02.2026

N**.

GREAT FOR CAMPING TRIPS...

DOE'S WAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN...10/10

16.07.2025

M**M

Great bit of kit

I’ve not used it yet as it will go into my emergency grab bag. It was delivered quickly and I’m pleased with the product.

8.02.2025

J**S

I love this fire starter, did a bunch of research before purchasing and it seemed to be a a good thing to add to my fire starter kit, and guess what ive havent stopped using it since i got it, this paired with a ferro rod burns super hot and gets fires going even in wet enviroments, only con is its super light so it will blow away if u dont secure it.

22.10.2023

H**.

Good kit work well in rainny or wet situations

15.02.2026

B**S

Burns like crazy. Be careful. Great product but safety is up to you.

23.09.2025

M**E

Great for fire starting in good and bad weather.

27.08.2020

S**H

I have no doubt that these work but camping season is over here and I am not inclined to test these in the house. Not a good move. Once ignited it gets extremely hot and water will not put the fire out. It will have to wait for next year to test in a fire. Use caution.

6.10.2020

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