Thanks for the feedback.

Even though this is for EDC and not a kit, because I’m not a smoker, and I go for weeks without using a lighter in normal life, a “Zippo” type just doesn’t work for me- it will have evaporated dry almost every time I need it. Other than that, I agree about the reliability. The butane lighters are much more complex. All of which sound like arguments for the Permanent Match, come to think of it.

Even though I’ve only used Colibri fuel, evidently the “timing” of my Windmill is now off. Not surprising, considering what it’s been through. Neither immersion was intentional, both required disassembly.

Sooo… though I don’t really dispute anything you’ve said, I’m not quite ready to give up the looking for a reasonably waterproof gas lighter, preferably with a compass, quite yet.