IMHO don't spend $40-$50 on one. Buy a handfull of cheap disposables like Scripto or Cricket and stash them around. Waterproof them by putting them in baggies or something. Windproof them by getting well sheltered when you try to light your fire. <br><br>While in fact my old Zippo is still my prime outdoor and general camping lighter, I own (and am affiliated with a shop that sells and repairs lighters) many. From butane/flint, to butane/quartz ignition.... from $12 to $150.00. EVERY ONE will fail from time to time: fuel, ignition, lint, moisture, etc. My PSK has alternate fire starting options, and also a cheap cricket brand butane lighter. I must be afraid of being without a fire, because I probably have 3-4 disposable butane lighters stashed in my gear somewhere when I go out. <br><br>