It's hard to choose, but of the four classic essential elements - earth, water, wind and fire - it's hard to deny our affinity for fire! Perhaps it's the kid in us, or the long latent hunter/gatherer, but fire - and the ability to create it - is what separates humans from the rest of the pack.
It's a fact, undoubtedly, that the editors at Outdoor Life were thinking about as they put a new generation of fire starters to the test in their February issue. We're happy to report that not only was the Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Fire Starter in the mix, but it tested quite well receiving a 4-star rating in a thorough field test.
Now if you can combine the elements all the better, but that's a story for another day.
Carry on!