over the years i have purchased a number of butane lighters, and i have noticed that if i leave them for a couple months (say, over the winter) they lose all their butane, and don't work.

has anyone else had this experience, or am i just doing something wrong? if this is normal, these lighters are obviously not the thing for an emergency kit. of course there are already issues with the ignition, which cannot handle getting wet and is not helpful if the fluid is gone..

does anyone have a suggestion for the best lighter to keep in a survival kit? i apologize if this has been discussed on this forum before, i tried to search and did not find anything relevant. i was wondering if anyone has tried the small torches, which seem to be sealed much better.

thanks for any info,

doug