Windproof lighter

[Conan The Librarian]

I don't smoke but always keep a couple of lighters around, like in my hunting vest. A few years ago I bought a windproof butane lighter, which needs to be recharged periodically. Not disposable. This thing rocks. It's like a little cutting torch for a flame, is very reliable, always starts on the first click, and is by far the best thing to happen to lighters in my life time. You see them at outdoor shops sometimes. They are not cheap, maybe $20 or so. The only down side is that they need to be recharged relatively frequently when compared to a Bic. You might consider one if you're an outdoorsman. (doesn't burn your fingers if you keep it buring for a while, like to start a camp fire.)

[nw_hunter]

I don't smoke but always keep a couple of lighters around, like in my hunting vest. A few years ago I bought a windproof butane lighter, which needs to be recharged periodically. Not disposable. This thing rocks. It's like a little cutting torch for a flame, is very reliable, always starts on the first click, and is by far the best thing to happen to lighters in my life time. You see them at outdoor shops sometimes. They are not cheap, maybe $20 or so. The only down side is that they need to be recharged relatively frequently when compared to a Bic. You might consider one if you're an outdoorsman. (doesn't burn your fingers if you keep it buring for a while, like to start a camp fire.)

Sounds like a handy thing to have! I never leave home on a hunting trip without my primitive fire starter (flint and steel) and some small candles.Couple of Bic's usually in the fanny pack also.

From left to right.small leather bag,percussion cap tin filled with char cloth,small candle,piece of flint,striking steel, and tinder. Using tow for tinder, but dry grass or anything that will burn quickly.There are some good demo's on youtube for making fire with flint and steel.

[Conan The Librarian]

That's why I mentioned it. Very handy. I actually carry two in my hunting vest: The wind proof, and a Bic. I keep a Bic in the car.

[SHOOTALL]

I lost one up around Selkirk MB. if anyone sees it  I don't smoke either but being a plumber I seldon leave home with out one .

[Conan The Librarian]

http://www.cabelas.com/fire-starters-lighters-cabelas-alaskan-outfitter-8482-weather-lighter-1.shtml?type=product&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleBaseUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=734136&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=3FD81BCD-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA

Ouch! The prices really went up. The one in the picture looks like it was made by the same people that made mine. Only the price is at least twice what I paid a few years ago. If you do get one, get a bottle of butane to keep  it charged, and get one that's orange or some other visible color. Maybe they go on sale once in a while. I got mine at Gander Mountain.

[billy_56081]

It's good to see that I am not the only nonsmoker who takes a lighter with hunting.

[Pat/Rick]

I actually try to avoid "electrics" for field use. I suppose the largest exception would be FRS radios for hunting, mushrooming, etc  I will check into this product, hopefully the reviews are favorable. How long does it last once charged up?  My usual fire starting implements are a Doans magnesium /flint bar, bic lighter(s), strike anywhere matches in a brass matchsafe w/ the silva compass on top. I also like a zippo lighter, put extra flimts under the felt packing cover, and you can bur even gasoline with them. (learned that from my dad, seems a few drops of gasoline powered a number of them in WWII)

As an added note; salt water will ruin lighter flints! They crumble. If your journey's take you near salt water vacuum seal your emergency lighters and or flint bars. I had that experience with zippo flints when i left my lighter in my pocket while swimming in the Med many years ago.

[Victor3]

http://www.cabelas.com/fire-starters-lighters-cabelas-alaskan-outfitter-8482-weather-lighter-1.shtml?type=product&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleBaseUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=734136&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=3FD81BCD-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA

Ouch! The prices really went up. The one in the picture looks like it was made by the same people that made mine. Only the price is at least twice what I paid a few years ago. If you do get one, get a bottle of butane to keep  it charged, and get one that's orange or some other visible color. Maybe they go on sale once in a while. I got mine at Gander Mountain.

 I had the same lighter for a few years. It was sold under the Colibri name. I got it at REI ($12 because the package was damaged. It was very good for a while, but wouldn't light at all above 5000'. The spring that flips the top open failed about a year ago and I tossed it.

 Using quality butane is important to keep the valve from clogging. I always use King or Colibri. Other brands, like Ronson, have junked a few of my lighters over the years.

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 I'm partial to Zippos and also collect 'trench' lighters. I recently got these three off ebay. Been looking for the center one (Sterling silver Dunhill service model) for a long time...



 Fluid lighters generally need more maintenance than butane, but they've been more reliable and long lasting for me. They work well in light to moderate wind. I always carry one of the little zippo key chain fuel containers in my truck.

[P.A. Myers]

Zippo's, like old motorcycles require constant care. A maintained zippo will lite every time. If you can breathe, it will lite.

Those trench lighters are incredibly cool, tho not real practical.

Plasma lighters are for smoking dope.