One of the most frustrating parts about camping is getting stuck in the rain. Camping can definitely be a fun and rewarding experience, but if you spend the entire time sopping wet, it certainly has a way of putting a damper on the experience. And if it’s too wet, something as essential to camping as starting a fire can be extremely difficult. But savvy campers know that there are tricks to getting around even the foulest weather.

If you’re determined to have a fire, but the wind is howling and the rain is driving, just take a reliable fire starter. These are prepackaged packets that you can place on top of your stacked wood. You just have to light one corner with a match, and the packet will burn hot and slow, ensuring that your firewood catches. While some avid outdoorsmen might scoff at the use of this aid, it’s a great safeguard to have in case you’re actually stuck and need a quick and easy fire source.