The best "lighter" type device I have found is the Permanent match. It's like a Zippo, in that, you can use various types of fuels, but it doesn't suffer from the problem of quick fuel evaporation and getting water logged. It is also more reliable than a Bic or piezo type lighters. I carry one of these, a BSA Sparklite, and a mini-Bic and I have never had any problems with starting a fire.