The story of Sparks Fly
Striking the flint and steel together, a spark flew and a campfire was born.

From the start, the Goodrich brothers were outdoor nuts – just ask their parents! They took to scouting from the start and eagerly awaited camping trips where they would practice and learn outdoor skills.

At the end of a long day in the woods, the campfire was a favorite way to end - especially on chilly fall and cold winter evenings. Seated around its ring we relaxed and found our minds drifting to peaceful places as we gazed at the dancing flames. It never felt right that something so magical began with the strike of a match or the flick of a lighter. The fire needed a more primitive, more pure beginning. The answer came during a chance encounter with a scoutmaster who carried a steel striker and piece of flint in his pocket. Striking the two together, a spark flew and a campfire was born. We had our answer.

The Flint and Steel kit was the first Sparks Fly product, introduced in 2000. Soon after we began production of the Bow Drill kit for the camper who wanted a little more of a challenge. And in 2007 we introduced the Fire Bolt.

Kris Goodrich