I'm not any expert on this topic, but it should be mentioned that if you are traveling by US air carrier, that you may only have one choice: Zippo. Lighters have been banned from carry-on and checked luggage in the US for sometime. This apparently hit Zippo pretty hard. They pushed some political buttons and got this rule change which allows you to carry a Zippo lighter (not butane) if you put it in your checked luggage in a specailly designed Otter Box . The box even has a legend on the back saying it complies with DOT specifications.

So, if you don't want the hassle of picking up a cheap BIC on the way to your adventure, or you are tired of throwing-away a perfectly good disposable before you get to the airport, this might be your solution.

Craig.