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#243824 - 03/26/12 09:29 PM Peanut Lighters by Nagatac
ireckon Offline
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These are new, or at least new to me.

http://www.fusiongear.com.au/lighters-peanut-petrol-lighter-c-49_196.html

Those seem to be like the Countycomm peanut lighters, just a different shell.

http://www.countycomm.com/fire.html
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#243957 - 03/29/12 01:11 AM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: ireckon]
wileycoyote Offline
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i've been using peanut lighters for years. great survival item. i carry one 24/7.

in fact, i was a member of the team that brought them to the usa back in 2007. here's the thread about it and how it all happen:
http://edcforums.com/showthread.php/42660-Can-any-recommend-some-good-keychain-sized-lighters

and a couple pixs i took of them back then:




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#244529 - 04/06/12 02:37 PM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: ireckon]
Brangdon Offline
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The small peanut lighters can be a bit fiddly to use when your hands are cold.
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#244566 - 04/06/12 10:20 PM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: Brangdon]
wileycoyote Offline
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having tried a number of lighters, from mini bics to a bunch of different Colibri, so far i find the peanut the easiest and most reliable of the bunch.

for $10 its worth trying, and if you find you prefer something else, it still makes a great back-up in a survival kit.

in fact, i just bought two more peanuts in bright orange for my wife who spends her days alone deep in the wilderness, horseback pushing cattle.

custom orange (and other colors) versions over at CPF can be found here


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#244598 - 04/07/12 06:11 PM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: ireckon]
gitnready4it Offline
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I bought my wife the split pea lighter from countycomm. It's made by Maratac. It's about half the size of the peanut lighter, made of solid stainless,and works very well. I'm getting the peanut for myself.
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#244603 - 04/07/12 07:19 PM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: ireckon]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Loc: USA
I own both the peanut lighter and the split pea lighter. My experience has been that the o-rings hold out for years and that they'll light on the first try after six months of storage or more. Usually when I refill them at that point they're full, or nearly so.

Back when I was a smoker I would drop a spare flint into the body of my Zippo before reinstalling the insert after refilling. I've done the same with my peanut and split pea lighters.

I've no affiliation with Countycomm/Maratac other than as a customer.

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#244610 - 04/07/12 11:38 PM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: chaosmagnet]
hikermor Offline
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I am carrying a split pea County Comm lighter on my key ring. I have tested it a few times and it lights right up - makes me very happy.
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#244613 - 04/08/12 01:03 AM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: ireckon]
bacpacjac Offline
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Oh no! I feel like I need one of these!
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#244614 - 04/08/12 01:04 AM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: bacpacjac]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Originally Posted By: bacpacjac
Oh no! I feel like I need one of these!


Don't worry, Countycomm doesn't ship outside the USA. You're safe.

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#244616 - 04/08/12 01:12 AM Re: Peanut Lighters by Nagatac [Re: chaosmagnet]
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PHEW!! LOL!!
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