Just a tip for that weekend the weatherman was wrong about the rainfall! I always take along either long wood stirrers, kabob sticks or tongue depressers. You can usually find a package of them at your neighborhood dollar store. They make good dry kindling to help the fire get going!

That's a great tip.

That is another great idea from CPA.

In a pinch, or to get smaller stuff to burn you can also use cotton balls covered in vaseline. Coat em', and stick them in a little container to store with your other gear.

However, I have a friend who always uses fire starters..and they do work like a charm. You can also make your own on the off season (for those who don't camp year round) if you have cabin fever using wood shavings/chips and wax. (like this as one example)

Do not forget the old Boy Scout fire-starter, good old dry lint.