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anyone know of a cool camping lighter
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Midget
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what aspects in a lighter are you looking for?
i get the feeling that there will be a unanimous hoorah for the classic zippo, as it's a tried and true design, and quite a favorite amongst campers and civilized "gents" alike. i have two zippos, which I am quite happy with, although i don't like the idea of having to refill it every week or so (i don't use it often, but it likes to dry out). these aren't considered to be waterproof.
other than that, you could go for the waterproof windmill delta lighters, which go for about 45.00. 1sks.com has them.
I can't tell a difference between any of the waterproof, butane, torch lighters, honestly. but then again, i'm of the mall-ninja variety.
i also have a "fire one" butane torch that I got on sale at a local outfitters store. 20.00. it is indeed, waterproof, fairly reliable, and has treated me nice.
if you're not worried about getting wet, i'd say go for just the bic disposables. or if you're worried about getting wet, put em' in a plastic bag.
i get the feeling that there will be a unanimous hoorah for the classic zippo, as it's a tried and true design, and quite a favorite amongst campers and civilized "gents" alike. i have two zippos, which I am quite happy with, although i don't like the idea of having to refill it every week or so (i don't use it often, but it likes to dry out). these aren't considered to be waterproof.
other than that, you could go for the waterproof windmill delta lighters, which go for about 45.00. 1sks.com has them.
I can't tell a difference between any of the waterproof, butane, torch lighters, honestly. but then again, i'm of the mall-ninja variety.
i also have a "fire one" butane torch that I got on sale at a local outfitters store. 20.00. it is indeed, waterproof, fairly reliable, and has treated me nice.
if you're not worried about getting wet, i'd say go for just the bic disposables. or if you're worried about getting wet, put em' in a plastic bag.
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I'll have to disagree with Midget here regarding the suitability of Zippos for serious camping. Zippos dry out way too easily, and even if you fill it up before a trip, they burn fuel too quickly. They're fine and all for city use, but I'd rather not take the chance of my fire source drying up on me when I'm out in the wilderness.
I know some hardcore distance hikers (weight-conscious sawed-off-toothbrush wackos) will kill me if they hear what I use. I pack one of those foot-long barbeque lighters. I know that I really shouldn't, since it weighs quite a bit at 2 ounces. The particular one that I use is a wind-resistant Scripto, which puts up a rather strong flame. I like how it keeps my fingers out of the way when I'm lighting up the alcohol stove, something that's difficult to do with a regular lighter or even matches.
Of course, a camper should always have backup fire sources if they need the fire to make their dinner. Dry pasta isn't very fun to eat, nor is it very fun to pass the next day.
Pack a few strike-anywhere matches, or even a box of regular matches-- they're light enough.
I know some hardcore distance hikers (weight-conscious sawed-off-toothbrush wackos) will kill me if they hear what I use. I pack one of those foot-long barbeque lighters. I know that I really shouldn't, since it weighs quite a bit at 2 ounces. The particular one that I use is a wind-resistant Scripto, which puts up a rather strong flame. I like how it keeps my fingers out of the way when I'm lighting up the alcohol stove, something that's difficult to do with a regular lighter or even matches.
Of course, a camper should always have backup fire sources if they need the fire to make their dinner. Dry pasta isn't very fun to eat, nor is it very fun to pass the next day.
Pack a few strike-anywhere matches, or even a box of regular matches-- they're light enough.Keep in mind that butane may not be reliable in cold weather or at higher altitudes. For a lighter, my vote goes to Zippo.
You should pick up something like a Swedish Fire-Steel and learn how to use it. Spark based fire starting is a skill EVERYONE should know.
Paul
You should pick up something like a Swedish Fire-Steel and learn how to use it. Spark based fire starting is a skill EVERYONE should know.
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I like my Windmill Delta's. Like has already been stated, cold weather directly affects the volitility of the fuel, so a cold lighter will be essentially useless until the fuel is warmed up. That is why I always try to carry in an inside coat pocket.
When in the company of a Swedish Firesteel, and some waterproofed strike anywhere matches, they, IMHO, provide a great leg of triplicate firestarters.
When in the company of a Swedish Firesteel, and some waterproofed strike anywhere matches, they, IMHO, provide a great leg of triplicate firestarters.