Kit has 14 waterproof wafers, 10 small sticks of fat lighter wood, 15 waterproof matches, round 2.5 inch aluminum tin to store wafers in so not to get damaged. Kit comes neatly packaged in a white box with camping logo that reads Fire Starter Kit / Always Be Prepared on front of box. To light wafers , tear wafer exposing the cotton fibers under the layer of paraffin wax. Wafer lights easily and has a average burn time of 4.5 minutes. Kit has enough fire starting material to start 14 fires if used sparingly. Keep Kit in all your vehicles in case of emergency and you need to build a fire. Kit can be useful year round from camping, traveling, or just lighting the grill.