Matches are needed when going hiking or camping so if you need to build a fire for warmth, light, or to show your location. If the matches get wet then what are you to do? The best way to prevent matches from being ruined is to treat them by making them waterproof. Making matches waterproof sounds a little silly, but it can actually be done.

Most women have this item you need in with their cosmetics, and if not it is very inexpensive to purchase. Take clear fingernail polish and coat the entire match and let dry. The nail polish coats the match and works as a water sealant saving your matches. After doing this, another way to help ensure dry matches is to place them in a sealed container to keep out water. If you drop the matches in the creek, river, or if it rains this will prevent them from ruining. Therefore, you can still able to build your fire without all the hard work of rubbing two sticks together.

Keywords: matches, waterproof, nail polish

Heather Isaacs