Our Fire Blowing-Tube™ is unique in that it uses a combination of a stainless steel collapsible tube and a flexible clear plastic tube. The plastic tube can be removed, allowing you to use it as a drinking tube in an emergency situation, or replace it when needed. For those who are not allergic to latex, it can also be replaced with surgical tubing. The advantage of using both a rigid and flexible tube is it allows you to place the front of the rigid metal tube horizontally in towards the base of the fire while the user can remain upright. Fully extend the collapsible tube before using and DO NOT place the metal tube directly into a fire. You should place it close to the base of the fire, while continually blowing through the tube from the flexible end, and then remove it. This action can be continued over and over as needed. DO NOT place the flexible tubing in or near the flame. The collapsible stainless steel tube portion of the Fire Blowing-Tube™ was designed, so when it is collapsed, the smallest front tube extends 1/2" past the other sections so you can easily grab it with your fingers. This allows you to easily pull all sections out to the fully extended position. The bag the Fire Blowing-Tube™ is packaged in, was designed to be used as a zip-closure bag to store your Fire Blowing-Tube™ when not in use. You can also carry some of your prepared tinder in the bag so it is available when you need it. A Fire Blowing-Tube™ is an ideal item for all survival kits, Get-Home and Bug-Out Bags, Bushcrafters, campers, and adventurers. The Fire Blowing-Tube™ measures 3-3/4" collapsed and 11" fully extended. The flexible tube, attached, measures 2 feet long. The entire device weighs 0.3 oz.