>>149162> really dont see a reason to take a ferro rod over waxed matchesBecause even on a short weekend camp out, you may encounter
rough weather (rain / wind) that will blow out all your one-time-use
matches before you can get a fire going.
And if your Bic lighter is disabled for some reason, (though this isn't
likely) you'll be left with no way to start a fire beyond primitive means,
such as a fire bow or finding a chunk of flint (valuable skills to have).
A ferro rod is immune to weather conditions, virtually indestructible
and will last you a lifetime.
