One of the benefits of a Zippo is that it is refillable. You can replace worn flints and replace used fuel. The drawback is the fuel typically only lasts about 30 days before it evaporates.<br><br>So they are not very good for long term storage. For daily use they provide reliable lights. For longer term storage, I would recommend a disposable butane lighter and some strike anywhere matches in a waterproof container with a piece of striker thrown in. I would also suggest the small artifical flint sticks. About $2 from the Boy Scouts. About the size of a house key.<br><br>