Lighters

[ez bake]

I've got some fire-starters and waterproof matches (and I've gone through flints and magnesium, fire-steel, etc.), but I've wanted to add a nice wind-proof lighter to my collection of hiking stuff for a while. Making a camp-fire is pretty critical in the wilderness (the worst hiking trips I've ever taken were in national parks where no fires were allowed except in dedicated spots - and there were no dedicated spots for about 12 miles in one particular instance).

I ended up just getting a couple of bright orange zippos back when I was first looking at getting a lighter, but I've always wanted a Delta Shock-proof / Wind-proof lighter.

Anyone have one and can you tell me if its worth the $40? Is there a better option for the money (looking for rugged/reliable/wind-proof)?



Here's the one I'm looking at:

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/deltashockproof-stormprooflighter-blazeorange.aspx

 

[SMS]

This caught my eye...saw a guy using one on a job last year and also caught it on TV the other day (the mechanic on Gold Rush used something similiar).

$20 or less turns a regular lighter into a windproof torch. Cheap but functional?

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8868/

 

[Johnwayne]

I've got a yellow one in another brand. It has served me well for 5 or 6 years. I have refilled it many times. I even messed the little wire up in the top of it, it still works fine. They last a suprisingly long time for the amount of fuel you will put in them. I think mine was close to 50 bucks.

 

[hc1]

Price looks good, they're selling for $49.99 on Amazon. You'll need to provide some feedback on the Cutlery Shoppe after you recieve the lighter.

 

[ez bake]

Price looks good, they're selling for $49.99 on Amazon. You'll need to provide some feedback on the Cutlery Shoppe after you recieve the lighter.

Cutlery Shoppe is good to go. I've bought several knives from them and they're well known around Blade Forums.

 

[RevThompson]

I use the Xikar stratosphere. It's high altitude and wind proof, one of the best lighters I have ever owned. I got rid of the $100 lighters for this little $30 job. I got mine from Tobacco Exchange they have two shops in the OKC area, 63rd and may, and Memorial and Eastern.

 

[WTJ]

This caught my eye...saw a guy using one on a job last year and also caught it on TV the other day (the mechanic on Gold Rush used something similiar).

$20 or less turns a regular lighter into a windproof torch. Cheap but functional?

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8868/

Don't have this one, but have a similar SOTO torch. It is good equipment, and uses Scripto lighters. http://www.sotooutdoors.com/products/item/PT-14SB.html

 

[SMS]

Nice...where'd you score that SOTO and what did it run you?

 

[langston302]

I use the Xikar stratosphere. It's high altitude and wind proof, one of the best lighters I have ever owned. I got rid of the $100 lighters for this little $30 job. I got mine from Tobacco Exchange they have two shops in the OKC area, 63rd and may, and Memorial and Eastern. View attachment 18399

Andy, I work at these stores on my off days where this gentleman got his Xicar. I have three of them one in each color. I would suggest them. LIFETIME NO QUESTIONS ASKED WARRANTY!


Just sayin. Hit me up and I can hook you up.

 

[AirMech74]

I've never really had good luck with "wind proof" lighters...I've used a Zippo Z-Plus insert in one of my Zippos for the last couple of yrs....it was considered wind resistant....it didn't light very good in a brisk wind. It finally crapped out on me a couple of weekends ago...so now I'm looking for a new lighter as well.

So does any of the Cigar shops around here (OKC) carry that Xikar Stratosphere?