Just about every storm-type lighter I've owned, both cheap and brand name(including Colibri and Solo), have broken eventually. I've never had a bic fail ever, even after going through several loads in the washer and dryer. If I have the money and the space, storm-proof are nice, but I no longer consider any of them reliable.

My swedish firesteel scout never leaves my body. When hiking, neither does a mini bic and full size firesteel.