Recommendations for lighters?

[F4lconF16]

Looking for a couple different things.

First, I need a windproof, stormproof, waterproof, dropproof, generally indestructable one to go camping with. I used to have one that was fantastic, and so durable it worked fine after I accidentally put it through the wash.

Second, I need a windproof one that can be refilled for general use. I had one a while ago, and lighting a bowl properly becomes a lot easier when you can aim the tip of the jet to the rights spots on the bowl.

Figured this forum might have some ideas.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

1. I just use Bics.

[F4lconF16]

4. They work just fine

But it's a little easier if you're in a windy area (which I almost always am) or if you're trying to get a particular part of the bowl to light first so that it burns better.

[NightWatcher]

6. Second vote for Bics. Carry lotsa Bics

When I go camping or treking I will sometimes have nearly a dozen throughout my pack. I keep one ranger banded to my main knife sheath. others are attached to pack straps and stuffed into other gear.

If one fails, a dozen won't. If they all get wet, wait a few minutes, but what are the odds that they ALL get wet.

[notadmblnd]

2. nothing more reliable than a old fashoned Zippo

[B Calm]

9. But, get a little too much fuid in them and it will leak in your pocket. Stings. .

[notadmblnd]

10. Butanes are unreliable in my opinion.

maybe one of those bbq and fireplace lighters will work for ya?

[brewens]

3. Cheap cigar torches are not reliable, I know that much. I get one for free every once in awhile

buying boxes of cigars online. Those are free for a reason. They work well at first and then become unadjustable or just quit working. I have no clue what an expensive one would function like. I'm not a cigar snob though I smoke good quality ones. I just usually use a bic once my latest fancy torch dies on me.

[F4lconF16]

5. I haven't thought about using a torch.

I'll take a look at that. I could see using that as my everyday lighter, though I don't know how well it'd hold up in harsh environments.

[Half-Century Man]

7. Zippos, or if you can find one a Ronson.

Old School lighters from an era when pipes were more common.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/U-S-Army-Cigarette-Pull-Apart-Stem-Lighter-Pre-World-War-II-Smoke-Raleigh-/161697022033?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a5e4c051
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Lighters-Marlboro-Brass-No-6-Ronson-and-Zippo-Army-Engineer-/371322293225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5674888be9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-x-BRAND-NEW-ARMY-PETROL-CIGAR-LIGHTER-MATCH-CIGARETTE-WINDPROOF-LIGHT-L-K-/371253829206?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item567073de56
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-IMCO-Lighter-Collectable-Vintage-WW1-WW2-Stainless-steel-Oil-Trench-Lighter/181627795329?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003150253%26meid%3D63526965374e408297d3ce002861982f%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D111248348707

[tridim]

8. A modded Bic wrapped with hemp wick. Awesome!