Do fire starters work on wet wood?

Many waterproof cubes and plugs are designed to light and burn even when damp, and several products in this roundup advertise weatherproof or water-resistant formulas. Ferro rods themselves are unaffected by water and spark when wet, but you still need dry tinder to catch the spark. For consistently wet conditions, verified-purchase reviewers tend to favor wax-based plugs and squares that keep burning long enough to dry and ignite surrounding fuel.