So you could store them seperate then combine to start a fire without anything else. How long a burn time and does it explode?

It burns pretty quickly, but does not explode. I would use it in conjunction with other kindling materials. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You can also use a LITTLE potassium permangenate to help make drinking water safe, and as a topical antiseptic. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

WOW, sounds like you have done some studying.

Can you get the Potassium permangenate at Walmart, or hardware store?

I've used corn chips as a fire starter, also fine steel wool. Never heard of the potassium stuff.

Just looked this up, Interesting!

Potassium permanganate - This is another cheap and easy way to purify water. Potassium permanganate crystals can be bought from any chemist and you need add only about 3 or 4 crystals per litre of water (or until the water stains a light pink) and leave for 30 minutes. Potassium permanganate can also be used as a disinfectant for cleaning wounds, add crystals one by one until water turns purple (approx. 0.01% solution).

I've heard of it but truthfully didn't really know what it was,

You might be able to find it at a hardware store, but I bought mine from a place on eBay. It's a good item to keep in an emergency kit. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, purifies water AND use as a disinfectant.

Did you think I was tugging on your leash?!!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Actually No, I didn't. Many things when combined produce unexpected results. Take vinegar and baking soda for example.