Are there any jet-flame lighters that use flint ignition? All the ones I've come across are piezo-electric. It's a shame because I'd prefer flint for the reason you mention and also because there is a chance you can use the flint to ignite improvised tinder when the fuel runs out.

I agree on the Solo Storms. I have a couple of them. Good windproof/waterproof lighters, particularly for the money--$10-15.

I just had one of the no-name rectangular ones fail on me. It was the kind with the clear housing so I could see there was plenty of fuel in it. But no fuel came out when I pressed the button. It was usable as a spark wheel only. I didn't see any visible clogging in the nozzle and I've since thrown it away. The thing was, I dunno, at least 3 years old and I'd tested it a few times over that period and it had always worked, but I had occasion to use it a couple weeks ago, and dug it out with the above results. The spark it made was actually enough for my purpose though (lighting a gas stove).

QUOTE: "Most people tend to try to cram as much as possable in the smallest space available. The ploblem that happens in many cases is that something ends up jammed into the fuel release lever of the lighter. This opens the valve and out goes the gas. Some time slowly or at full flow. The the negt time it is checked It is dead. "

I wrap a small rubber band multiple times around the lighter just below the gas release lever. This prevents any accidental actuation of the lever. I have had zero leaking problems since. It is easy to remove to use the lighter and the rubber band can be used in a pinch for other PSK duties.

Good luck, TR