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I grew up above 10,000 ft and routinely hunt at 11-12K. For goat and sheep hunts, I've spent a lot of time even higher, up to close to 14K feet. One thing I do know is that the really fancy lighters (storm lighters) that give off the flame like a torch do not work at 10K feet or above. They'll work at 5-6K and I think I remember checking that they were only rated up to 8K elevation. That was when I had one that was given to me and found out the hard way that they would not work at higher elevations. I typically carry just a cheap cigarrette lighter that you can buy just about anywhere. Usually the clear ones that you can see if they still have any fuel left. I like the ones that you can adjust the flame height on. I've never had a problem with one lighting at high elevations. The flame can sometimes burn a little lower at the high elevations due to lack of O2, but that's why I like the adjustable flame ones so I can turn it all the way up. As long as you keep them dry, they should work. However, I also usually carry two of them just in case one gives up the ghost, plus matches, trioxane, etc. for emergencies. Forunately, I've never had to use that stuff, though.
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