I don't think I'll replace my bic for everyday use. I keep it in my pocket and have no trouble lighting it up. I always seem to misplace them before they run out of fuel. I've never had one break on me that I wasn't trying to destroy, and even then it took me two tries before it stopped functioning.

In my opinion buying cheap lighters is a waste of time. They burn through the fuel too quickly, their flames are too small, and they are not durable at all.

However, cheap lighters found on the ground are another story. These rusted, abused relics seem nigh indestructible. They function perfectly, with a beautiful flame. I don't know what it is about lighters that have braved the elements and survived, they just seem tougher.