Man, let me put it to you this way...I was asking the exact same question a year ago, and I settled on a $50 Windmill Delta Lighter. I bought the hype that it was "waterproof, shockproof, windproof, etc." It did get submerged for about 10 minutes while I was swimming, and to be honest, it worked fine afterwards.<br><br>However, I also had an 89 cent Bic lighter in my pocket. And while they dont claim their lighters are "waterproof," it also worked fine afterwards. And, with a little drying out period, it will most likely work everytime it is submerged. Get yourself a couple of the Bics next time your at the gas station. <br><br>If you'd like to test the Bic yourself, try "accidentally" leaving it in a pocket when you wash your jeans. This has happened to me numerous times, and they always come back to life after a couple of minutes.<br><br>I agree with NAro and Polak, save your cash.<br><br>John McIntire