Abstract: An apparatus for outdoor recreation and survival which provides five simultaneous functions: portability, light, heat, a friction ignition system and a liquid heating system. It combines together elements of a burner fueled by a commercially available propane tank, mounted in a housing where the burner can provide both light and heat simultaneously when lit. The apparatus can simultaneously be transported by use of a handle attached to the housing. Light and heat are maximized through the use of reflective surfaces inside the housing which surround the burner. The improvement comprises a friction igniter attached to the housing for the safe and efficient lighting of the burner. The igniter is attached to the housing through a door/framework containing fire resistant glass to protect the user from any flames during ignition and use thereafter. Furthermore, an improved liquid container provides an energy efficient kettle that heats liquids.