When I was in the Boy Scouts, we were allowed 2 matches to get a fire started. We were expected to properly prep the wood before we tried to light it. If we had to use a second match, we were unmercifully razzed!
I used to sneak a can of Boy Scout Water, (aka: Ronson Lighter Fluid), into my day pack. It wasn't much of a secret. One day, the scoutmaster asked to borrow to get a fire going!