Smith's Abrasives - Pack Pal Tinder Maker with Fire Starter

Smith's Abrasives - Pack Pal Tinder Maker with Fire Starter

Never get caught without a reliable fire-starting solution in the backcountry with the Smith's Abrasives Pack Pal Tinder Maker with Fire Starter. Part of Smith's essential Pack-Pal outdoor series, this clever all-in-one survival multitool allows you to quickly grate your own dry wood into fine, highly flammable tinder using the integrated stainless-steel grater blade. The self-contained grater box neatly collects and holds your shavings for easy transport and lighting, while the included fire starter rod and striker provide everything needed to spark a flame. Compact, lightweight, and engineered for dependable outdoor performance, it is a must-have addition to any camping pack, hiking kit, or emergency bug-out bag.

Best For Campers, backpackers, hikers, and survival enthusiasts seeking a compact, all-in-one tinder maker and fire starter for reliable emergency fire-building on the go.

Key Features

• Stainless Steel Wood Grater: Durable grater surface effortlessly shaves dried wood into fine, dry tinder flakes, ensuring you can always generate a reliable fuel source in damp or challenging conditions.

• Self-Contained Grater Box: Integrated storage box conveniently collects and holds generated tinder, preventing waste and making it easy to gather and transport your fire-starting material.

• All-In-One Fire Starter: Includes a high-performance fire starter rod and dedicated striker connected by a nylon cord, with both components nesting securely inside the grater box when not in use.

• Reversible Protective Design: The wood grater flips over for safe storage, protecting the stainless steel grating surface from damage while packed away in your kit.

• Ultra-Portable & Lightweight: Compact pocket-sized build weighs just 2.5 oz and features an integrated lanyard loop for effortless attachment to backpacks, belts, or gear loops.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Smith's Abrasives
• Series: Pack Pal
• Product Type: Emergency Tinder Maker and Fire Starter Kit
• Materials: Stainless steel grater, fire starter rod with striker, and protective storage box
• Dimensions: 91 mm L x 39 mm W x 38 mm H (3.6" x 1.55" x 1.5")
• Weight: 71 g (2.5 oz)
• Special Features: Self-contained tinder collection box, reversible protective grater lid, and integrated lanyard loop

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.