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what are you guys using for a lighter on your backpacking excursions??
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I found this really cool lighter that has a bunch of pockets but I cant remeber the name of it right now-sorry
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A couple BIC lighters, a LightMyFire steel and some firestarter.
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I found this really cool lighter that has a bunch of pockets but I cant remeber the name of it right now-sorry Was it camo?
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I would not buy an expensive windproof lighter. My fancy Brunton Helios is a complete POS. A couple BIC lighters, a LightMyFire steel and some firestarter. +1
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I found this really cool lighter that has a bunch of pockets but I cant remeber the name of it right now-sorry Was it camo? I just carry a couple of bics and a few of those 'trick' birthday candles. Funny though, I keep them all in one pocket with my other stuff and can hardly ever find them........
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I can't stand the spin-the-wheel lighters. I go to the tobacco shop and buy a few piezo lighters.
my fingers can get cold pretty easy and when cold and wet, it's a little tough to snap the wheel and hold the gas valve. With the piezos, just press the valve lever.
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OK, I've got a confession. I'm a sucker for gadgets---------especially ones that involve fire. I own BOTH the Brunton Helios and the Windmill Delta lighters. I snagged 'em on Ebay for a lot less than retail, so I didn't get burned. The burner/ignitor assemblies of both appear to be made by the same Japanese company. The way they each seal up is bascially the same too. They're both much bulkier and heavier than a disposible Bic, and for the money, a guy could buy several dozen Bics and be ahead of the game IMO. But I bought these lighters to test and play with, not because I thought I was getting something "better" than a Bic. I haven't tested them above 10K feet, but I've heard they might not work. That's fine because I never find myself there. I feed them both Vector 5x refined butane and so far I haven't had a lick of trouble with either one. I don't smoke, so they're not getting the daily miles a smoker would put on 'em. I'd trust either one in the mountains, but I'd still have a fire steel, stormproof matches and some Vaseline cotton balls too. If the lighter failed, then I wouldn't be risking my life---------same approach I take with Bics.
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My knock on the Helios was at altitude. Mine doens't work above 9k or so, but I've been told I might need to try a more refined butane. It does have the cool factor going for it though, but I just don't trust it for much more than my cigars though.
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I always carry a disposable BIC lighter in my pocket. I like those with transparent bodies so you can see how much fuel is inside. They don't work well if they get wet and when I carry one in my pocket, the head can get filled with lint. So I always carry an extra lighter and a small pill bottle full of large kitchen matches, in my cook kit.
I've had some of the fancy wind-proof lighters and I threw them away.
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Thanks for the clarification Browtine. If I ever find myself heading to some higher elevations, I'll take my lighters along just to test 'em. I enjoy cigars, but have intentionally kept them from becoming part of my lifestyle. The Helios would be a great torch for that purpose though.
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Like mtnhunter says 2 of the small bic lighters a fire steel and vasaline cotton balls.
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Few years back I picked up a Butane Soldering iron. Its about twice as long as a standard Bic lighter and refillable. When you remove the soldering tip it will shoot a 1.5" blue flame out the end. Once its lit it will burn for 15 minutes until it runs out of butane. More than enough time to catch even the dampest tender. Its handy as a pocket on a shirt. I light it, set it propted on a little rock shooting the flame under a pile of twigs and before long they are crackling and catching fire. Ive built a fire with some wood that I thought would never catch using this little beauty!
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A couple BIC butane lighters (they tend to 'disappear' over a trip) and a medicine bottle with strike anywhere matches. Usually have a fire steel stashed somewhere.
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What's your favorite backpacking toilet paper??
I've never backpacked so I want to know what works best 'tween your cheeks?
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What's your favorite backpacking toilet paper??
I've never backpacked so I want to know what works best 'tween your cheeks?
I like the camo stuff, made out of Ti. Its more expensive than paper, but sometimes you can find it on EBAY, used...
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Bic. I have several in various places. Pants pocket, pack pocket, oh chitt kit... I try to buy orange so they're easy to see, no camo.
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TOWTABS!!!! Best backpacking arse wipe EVER!! Just add a little water and watch em expand into a but cleaning marvel!! They are actually very strong, 10 in a roll about the size of a roll of dimes, and they work great for anything else you need to wipe up! The best part...they dont disintegrate if they get wet!
Bick lighters all the way, have not had an issue with them up to 8000feet.
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My question about TP was not a serious one (you could say "tongue-in-cheek" but that just doesn't sound right in this context). But as long as we're on that subject, for serious arse-wiping I like the Nice n Clean antibacterial wipes, Campmor has 'em. They come in small, resealable packs, and they're antibacterial so after you're done with the arse-wiping you can pull out another wipe to clean/sanitize your hands with. I have some towtabs and I like them for general camp chores.
As far as lighters, I carry bics and like them for their convenience, but they are mechanical devices so I always have a backyp that's not a Bic, like a metal match with tinder and/or stormproof matches.
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