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title: "Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699]"
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# Waterproof tinder compartment Compact 4.8-inch portable design Ferrocerium rod sparks instantly Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699]

**Brand:** gerber
**Price:** $12317
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Light up your survival game with Bear Grylls’ trusted fire starter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699] by gerber
- **How much does it cost?** $12317 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/280950-gerber-bear-grylls-fire-starter-31-000699)

## Best For

- gerber enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gerber brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Survival-Ready Kit:** Includes Bear Grylls’ pocket survival guide and SOS rescue instructions—your ultimate outdoor safety companion.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 4.8 inches and 3.5 ounces, it fits effortlessly in your gear, so you’re always prepared without the bulk.
- • **Instant Fire Ignition:** Strike up sparks with the precision ferrocerium rod and metal striker—ignite your adventure in seconds.
- • **Weatherproof Reliability:** Waterproof tinder storage ensures your fire-starting essentials stay dry and ready, no matter the elements.
- • **Integrated Emergency Whistle:** Built-in whistle on the lanyard for quick signaling—because every second counts in the wild.

## Overview

The Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter is a compact, durable survival tool featuring a ferrocerium rod and metal striker for quick fire ignition. It includes a waterproof tinder compartment, an integrated emergency whistle, and Bear Grylls’ survival guide with SOS instructions, all designed for reliable performance in extreme outdoor conditions. Lightweight and portable, it’s an essential for camping, hiking, and emergency preparedness.

## Description

desertcart.com The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Survival Series Fire Starter is a must-have for scouting, camping, and hiking expeditions. Small and compact, this fire starter offers years of use. Watertight construction keeps tinder safe and dry, so when you need it, you can trust that it's ready to use.Bear Grylls and Gerber Team UpThe Fire Starter is part of the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series of gear. This collaboration brings together Gerber's 70+ years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls's extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience to create a one-of-a-kind line of knives, tools, and gear.From spending time in the British SAS, to scaling Mount Everest, Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations and multiple environments. Now he brings that knowledge to the creation of a range of items that help you make the most of your outdoor adventures.Get a Fire Going Quickly and SafelyThe Fire Starter contains everything you need to get a fire going--simply pull the unit apart. It features a ferrocerium rod and a metal striker, as well as a waterproof storage compartment to keep tinder dry.A lanyard keeps each piece of the product secure while it's open, and has an integrated emergency whistle for quick access when you need it.Lightweight Design for Easy PortabilityMeasuring 4-4/5 inches when closed, with a weight of 2-3/5 ounces, the Fire Starter fits neatly into a backpack or gear bag. It is a self-contained, waterproof unit that can be easily converted into a fire-starting kit by pulling the two ends apart.Includes Bear Grylls' Pocket Survival GuideThis tool comes with land to air rescue instructions and BearGrylls' informative Priorities of Survival pocket guide, loaded with survival basics designed to help keep you alive until you can be rescued or rescue yourself.What's in the BoxFire starter kit with starter, rod, and lanyard, and pocket survival guide. From the Manufacturer Gerber 31-000699 fire starter is small and compact. The fire starter offers years of use. Watertight construction keeps tinder safe and dry, so when you need it, you can trust it. Features include compact fire starter with ferrocerium rod and metal striker, lanyard to keep product secure and together, emergency whistle integrated into lanyard cord, waterproof storage compartment for tinder, and land to air rescue and SOS instructions. It has a priorities of survival pocket guide that contains Bear's survival essentials, and the overall length is 4.8 inches.

Review: Gerber fire starter. - Short and sweet. This product works just as it should. Its well made, and well put together. The lanyard cord you may wish to replace with something heavier if you feel the need, but I found the one it came with to work just fine. As for the little whistle that comes with it I could take it, or leave it. Its not that loud of a whistle and sounds a little " cheesy " That being said, the fire starter itself works just fine. I like the way the two pieces fit together when not in use and have a very good water resistant connection point. The striking rod and steel are small but more then enough to do the job. On my first attempt at using I placed a small cotton ball dipped in vasoline under some fine tinder and small dry sticks. Two short quick pulls with the fire starter threw a mass of sparks into the pile and in an instant I had fire. That quick, that simple. Just be sure your holding it CLOSE to your fuel source. Its not going to throw sparks from three feet away and start your fire.. Worked just fine. I think a lot of your success depends more on your pre job of setting up your fire fuel then on how big an area of sparks this thing will throw. If your not using something that will EASILY catch fire then obviously your going to have to work a lot harder at igniting it. So, as I said, product works just fine. Well built, compact and very light to carry.
Review: Don't Go Outdoors Without It - This works and sparked almost immediately. It's been a long time since I've seen a product, which goes WAY above and beyond; than just giving you what you've ordered. For me this is a FABULOUS product. The rod and striker goes together with a rubber washer to keep water, dust out. But that isn't why I love this. They have included a very compact, folded guide. An the title is a real gem, "So you're in a spot of trouble." A very personal message. It details information on determining direction, collecting water, snares/traps, knots, fire starting, shelter, signaling and a ruler in centimeter and inches. So much information so copy it, have spares and I really hope you do this. But No There's More - They've made little diagrams (but easy to read) - 'what position to take if a plane flies overhead, SOS and Alpine Rescue Signal - ON THE CASE. Oh and the lanyard is OK but I'm going to replace it with a weaved paracord; cause you can never have enough paracord. Anyway, I totally understand if it doesn't fit your needs or you're looking for something else. As you can expect, I definitely recommend this and will definitely purchase more.

## Features

- Compact fire starter with ferrocerium rod and metal striker
- Lanyard to keep product secure and together
- Emergency Whistle - Integrated into lanyard cord
- Waterproof storage compartment for tinder
- Land to air rescue instructions and SOS

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004DT6TEK |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #398,838 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #366 in Fire Starters |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,623) |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2010 |
| Included Components | Fire Starter |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | 3208 |
| Manufacturer | Gerber |
| Material | Other |
| Number Of Pieces | 3 |
| Part Number | 31-001110 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches |
| Size | Old |
| Style | Old |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty |

## Images

![Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mB7-740RL.jpg)
![Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lS2AYyXeL.jpg)
![Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter [31-000699] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sC8G3imgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have to drink your own piss to get this to work?**
A: Don't listen to anyone here.  They don't seem very knowledgeable on the art of fire lighting.  The device just needs prepping.

You must bend 2 copper wire hangers at a 90° angle and affix a quarts crystal to the end of one and a selenite rod to the end of the other.  Use 2 straw halves at the handle ends so that the rods will move freely.  Hold them parallel to the ground (works best in a pine forest) and douse your way to the sacred flame (found in 8 secret locations around the globe).  (Of course this must be done on a full moon during a drought)  Once the copper rods cross, you navigate 500 yards (don't forget your pace beads) to where you will find a tall tree and a noble one-eyed grasshopper perched on a small branch (the tree is tall, but not the tallest).  There you set up camp and quietly collect tinder in the form of coyote scat (don't question it) from the Alfa male and female.  Once you have gathered all your materials, you listen for the grasshopper to sing 3 times (chirp, chirp, chirp - not chirp, chirp, pause, chirp, or chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp).  There you take out your ocarina and mimic the grasshoppers song.  Once you have received the satisfactory nod from the majestic creature then, and only then, do you drink your piss -  and proceed to strike the rod violently with great fervor over the scat tinder till a small blue flame appears. 
 Everything should be smooth sailing from there.  

I almost forgot - when when meeting the grasshopper, keep a reverent downward gaze and do not look into his eye (this is important).

**Q: Is this any better than the other fire starters or is it just a "you pay for the name" type deal?**
A: Adding to my previous answer, this rod is short and unreliable per the price. I suggest spending 8.00 for this "relefree 1/2" X 5" 12.7mmx12.7cm Ferrocerium Rod Flint Fire Starter" is a 5inch long half inch thick ferrocerium fire starter rod. You can put a custom hand on it if you wish for better grip. I lashed mine with paracord for a handle. For 8.00...you can't beat that.

**Q: Post apocalyptic situation.  How long do you think this would last and produce sparks?  Would a 10 pack of bic lighters last longer?**
A: Why do people have to be such jerks? This is a great product. Regardless of the need for a saviour or an apocalyptic situation. Post- or otherwise. Period.

**Q: Is this product larger than a Bic lighter?**
A: I used a Bic lighter during my entire time on the Appalachian Trail during 2014.  Besides starting a camp fire each night It made it easier to light anything people had for smoking after a long day on the trail.  Try lighting something to smoke with the Bear Grylls fire starter and it's probably pretty difficult.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gerber fire starter.
*by W***5 on October 2, 2016*

Short and sweet. This product works just as it should. Its well made, and well put together. The lanyard cord you may wish to replace with something heavier if you feel the need, but I found the one it came with to work just fine. As for the little whistle that comes with it I could take it, or leave it. Its not that loud of a whistle and sounds a little " cheesy " That being said, the fire starter itself works just fine. I like the way the two pieces fit together when not in use and have a very good water resistant connection point. The striking rod and steel are small but more then enough to do the job. On my first attempt at using I placed a small cotton ball dipped in vasoline under some fine tinder and small dry sticks. Two short quick pulls with the fire starter threw a mass of sparks into the pile and in an instant I had fire. That quick, that simple. Just be sure your holding it CLOSE to your fuel source. Its not going to throw sparks from three feet away and start your fire.. Worked just fine. I think a lot of your success depends more on your pre job of setting up your fire fuel then on how big an area of sparks this thing will throw. If your not using something that will EASILY catch fire then obviously your going to have to work a lot harder at igniting it. So, as I said, product works just fine. Well built, compact and very light to carry.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't Go Outdoors Without It
*by M***E on June 8, 2025*

This works and sparked almost immediately. It's been a long time since I've seen a product, which goes WAY above and beyond; than just giving you what you've ordered. For me this is a FABULOUS product. The rod and striker goes together with a rubber washer to keep water, dust out. But that isn't why I love this. They have included a very compact, folded guide. An the title is a real gem, "So you're in a spot of trouble." A very personal message. It details information on determining direction, collecting water, snares/traps, knots, fire starting, shelter, signaling and a ruler in centimeter and inches. So much information so copy it, have spares and I really hope you do this. But No There's More - They've made little diagrams (but easy to read) - 'what position to take if a plane flies overhead, SOS and Alpine Rescue Signal - ON THE CASE. Oh and the lanyard is OK but I'm going to replace it with a weaved paracord; cause you can never have enough paracord. Anyway, I totally understand if it doesn't fit your needs or you're looking for something else. As you can expect, I definitely recommend this and will definitely purchase more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great firestarter, but needs a few changes to be an overall winner
*by T***. on July 24, 2011*

The first part of the review: the fire starter: In short, the firestarter worked great. Plenty of sparks, hot enough to start even a small amount of dry tinder. Had my tinder smoldering after one flick of the bar. You can tell, however, how much of the material is worn away with every strike, so I wouldn't consider this a long-term firestarting tool (but what tool can you say that about?) but it's definitely something I'll keep in my pack. The second part, the strap: At first I didn't care for how the strap was designed, which basically goes completely through each endcap. It gives you really three lengths to grab on to... two (one each side of) the whistle, and the other one being the piece between the endcaps, without the whistle. After playing around with it, and twisting the one endcap, I realized I could create some decent string "patterns" if you will. In the end, it's a strap. I did notice that one of the end caps pops off (more on that later), but the other end of the tool is not removable, so there's no disconnecting that, unless the strap is cut completely. The whistle: It's a small plastic whistle. For it's size, it sure packs a decent volume of ear-splitting rescue goodness. No complaints there for now, hopefully it's durable enough to withstand a drop or two. One thing I really didn't like is that the end cap that is removable just pops off. There's no twisting or unscrewing involved. It's a pretty tight fit, but I can see a moderate bang (ie dropping it) and that cap might be pop off. The good news is that the cap that is removable has a length of the strap that fits through it, but the down side to that is, the striking bar (not the metal piece, but the "flint" piece) is not permanently attached to anything. If the end cap pops off, and the metal and flint pieces separate, you just lost your "flint". I think having a screw-off cap, or even something that would allow the strap to go through all parts of the tool would have been better. The cap itself came with a little wad of tinder (looks like a cotton ball), which is good. The cavity in which that fits is empty, with a little bit of room for maybe 2-3 more cotton balls, or an equivalent amount of tinder. I know the inside of that is used to hold the "flint", but if it was large enough to say, hold standard matchbox matches, that would have been a bonus. There's nothing like having a firemaking tool that has room to hold other firemaking tools! (Especially if it's waterproof, but I don't know that for sure yet.) One last thought, the tool is mostly a dary gray color with an orange gasket and small print. I think having the tool be a brighter color in general would have been better. We're not looking for camouflage, but rather being able to find your tool if you dropped it in a puddle or in some muck. In the end, for the price, I'm extremely happy with this tool. I wouldn't have paid $20 for it, but the $9 (with free shipping -- thanks to Amazon prime) was a very good price to pay.

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