Gear check with Roisin Finlay
If you're a hardcore traveller, you'll need some serious gear. Here are three great items for every backpack.
MSR Strike Igniter
The MSR Strike Igniter (€15.95) is a winner if you use a camping stove. This all-weather igniter is ideal for lighting canister and white gas stoves. Its all-weather technology means moisture and pressure don’t affect performance. Amazingly, it produces 3,038°C sparks that light stoves quickly, and you’ll get between 3,000 and 12,000 strikes out of it. Plus, it has a handy built-in bottle opener.
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