Originally Posted By: Tom_L
Thanks for all the replies! I'm glad I started this thread because it seems most "heavy duty" lighters out there deliver less than they promise.

So I guess the right quesiton would be, is there any reasonably priced lighter sturdy and reliable enough that you could actually depend on in the wilderness?


You mean besides Zippos which you have to carry extra fuel with, or rod type sparkers you need tinder for?

I tend to have quite a few Bics. I like the other brands which prevent the fuel button getting pressed and losing their fuel.
I know Iron Raven has a method of using electrician's nylon zip ties to wedge the fuel button up to prevent that too.

I tend to be like Thumb and carry lots of backup in the fire department. Spare lighters, sparkers, a small magnifying glass...
at this time everything except matches it seems, and we will likely pick up a box of them when we go shopping next time.


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