I'm certainly no expert on lighters, but ...

Peiso-Electric Lighters I've heard several comments about peiso-electric lighters no lighting in very cold weather (those are the ones that get a spark from electricity generated by a trigger movement - as opposed to metal striking a flint). I always wondered by a few moments in a pocket or armpit wouldn't solve that issue.

Zippo Lighters I've heard these have problems with fuel escaping during long-term storage. That alone has kept me from using them. If used more often they might be a better option for me.

Disposable Lighters Vary as far as reliability. Well known brand names seem to do better. All are somewhat subject to long-term corrosion issues, which is why scheduled swap-out of older Bic lighters is recommended. Someone here recommended use of Cricket lighters instead. Cody Lundin prefers some kind of low-cost generic lighter, but I've not a clue which ones are those.

Jet Lighters This is my general term for lighters that seem to burn at higher pressures and have a characteristic "blow torch" type flame. Most have peizo-electric starters. The Windmill Stormproof Lighter and the Solo Storm are examples. I have both and they seem pretty equivalent and quite reliable. They can be used upside down which is good for lighting pipes, if that's your thing. I've always suspected they go through butane faster than other types, but have no proof of that.

One of the things I've not liked about most, if not all lighters is that they have very poor "reach". Picture setting up a campfire. Place a fire starter (cotton ball w/ vaseline). Place the tinder (usually small twigs for me). Cover with kindling. Add some fuel wood. Now try to use a typical lighter to reach through the tinder, kindling, and fuel wood to light the firestarter. Yeah I now I could light the firestarter first and then start placing the tinder, kindling, and fuel wood on top, but that isn't how I prefer to do it.

Anyway, I came across the Solo Candle Lighter which is made by the same people as the Solo Storm. It is an extendable lighter that can be lit both extended and unextended. Pretty cool. I really like mine but haven't used it long enough to give long-term reliability. Also the place where I bought it didn't allow color choices and mine came in black. The company doesn't offer any bright colors - wish they did. Not the best colors for outdoor use. The best choice might be the blue one. It has a peizo starter, but a traditional flame (not a jet type), which I might thing would last longer.

Also, if you do get a refillable lighter, take the trouble to go to a pipe shop and get high quality butane. Solo gives specific recommended brand names: Lava, Lucienne, King, Prometheus, or Vector - describing them as usually coming in a large 10-13 oz can with a metal fill nozzle (ass opposed to plastic). I use the Lucienne brand.