Huh ... I've dunked a Bic lighter under running tap water, shook it out, and within a few minutes got a flame. Maybe it depends on the humidity at the time.

A few months back I tried using a Bic light in a pretty strong wind and was very frustrated. I've used sparkers in similar wind and found them even more frustrating. These days I've taken to carrying jet-type lighters (Storm, Windmill) since they are more windproof. They also have a rubber gasket on the lid, which helps water resistance.

Ken