I finally got around and actually took a picture of my fire starting kit. Some might find it overkill/heavy, and some might find it quaint. I find it perfect for my needs.
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It consists with 3 methods of ignition; matches, lighter and fero rod, and three artificial tinders; lint, P-jelly, and wet-fire. I might change the lint to cotton balls after having some lint not catch fire. Every thing is contained in an NBC decon container that I bought at a surplus store fore $2. The matches are also in a waterproof match case. The petroleum jelly is in the carmex container. I found it doesn't leak when the temp is warm and the p-jelly is less viscous. You can see that my fero rod is almost wore out. This is what happens when you teach boy scouts how to use it. When I replace it, I will probably put two rods in the kit; one with a handle and striker, and one without (for space). That way I will have one to practice with and replace frequently, and one to always have "full".
The philosophy of use is that first the fero rod is used. If I can't start with the fero and the lint and p-jelly, then I use the lighter. If that fails, I use the matches. I should only use the matches and wet-fire if my life depended on it.
