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I've seen some expensive lighters on the market lately. Not sure if they are worth the money. What is everyone using around the fire?

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Still Flickin' my Bic... I usually carry 3...

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Bics...but also carry some plain ol matches, they actually will start a fire!

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Originally Posted by leftycarbon
Bics...but also carry some plain ol matches, they actually will start a fire!

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The "strike anywhere" matches are not what they used to be.

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Carry 2 bic. Either big ones or micro. In a zip lock bag.

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Carry 2 bic. Either big ones or micro. In a zip lock bag.

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Bic as well. I usually have a handful of them in a couple different spots.


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3 Bics: one in backpack, small one in first-aid kit and always leave one in camp. Inexpensive and they seem to work fine.

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I like the UCO Stormproof Torch Lighter it is waterproof, windproof - this I like a lot cool and you can refill it.

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I carry three of the mini Bics. 1 in my pocket & 2 in my backpack. Also carry some strike anywhere matches in the pack.


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2 Bics and matches. Most butane lighters do not work when cold.

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Another faithful Bic user here. I bought a $50 lighter about a decade ago and discovered that it didn't work above 10,000, as confirmed by the manufacturer! Back then, I was not able to find a single "high-dollar" lighter that would work above 10,000 feet, so I stuck with the Bics. They're cheap, and they have NEVER failed me, so I'll keep using them. I won't get suckered into spending more than a buck or two for a lighter ever again!

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Bic (clear plastic to see fuel), kitchen matches, and a flint and steel.


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Bic lighters are ubiquitous and fairly dependable

The best lighters IMO, are from a tobacco shop that is piezo activated. When my fingers are cold and a fire is very important, I have some coordination problems with snapping the wheel and getting the valve held down in time. The piezo is a simple single-function operation.


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Originally Posted by ScottBrooks
Another faithful Bic user here. I bought a $50 lighter about a decade ago and discovered that it didn't work above 10,000, as confirmed by the manufacturer! Back then, I was not able to find a single "high-dollar" lighter that would work above 10,000 feet, so I stuck with the Bics. They're cheap, and they have NEVER failed me, so I'll keep using them. I won't get suckered into spending more than a buck or two for a lighter ever again!

Originally Posted by ScottBrooks
Another faithful Bic user here. I bought a $50 lighter about a decade ago and discovered that it didn't work above 10,000, as confirmed by the manufacturer! Back then, I was not able to find a single "high-dollar" lighter that would work above 10,000 feet, so I stuck with the Bics. They're cheap, and they have NEVER failed me, so I'll keep using them. I won't get suckered into spending more than a buck or two for a lighter ever again!


This is where I'm at. I added Bic's to the shopping list and will forgo the expensive lighters.

Thanks to everyone for their input.

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Originally Posted by 1minute
Bic (clear plastic to see fuel), kitchen matches, and a flint and steel.

It's a disgrace that they took away our good matches. Let the junkies kill themselves if they want to. That wouldn't be any loss. I want my good matches back.


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Originally Posted by ironbender
The best lighters IMO, are from a tobacco shop that is piezo activated. When my fingers are cold and a fire is very important, I have some coordination problems with snapping the wheel and getting the valve held down in time. The piezo is a simple single-function operation.


Back when I was investigating the trouble with my high-dollar lighter, I found out that the problem was the piezo igniter itself. It seems that they quit working when the air gets thin, usually at somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000 feet...

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I use a Bernzomatic TS4000 with a camping size propane bottle.


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Slightly off topic, and I am unsure of how well they work at extreme altitude, but I always have a couple Walmart special road flares in the map pocket of my pack. I carry a bic too, but only use it when it is nice out and everything is hunky dory.

The hell with cotton balls dipped in vaseline, tree bark soaked in some other skank juice fuel and all that other gay ass jazz. When your fingers are numb and you're completely drenched, road flares straight up work and will give you a guaranteed 15 minutes of flame. Soaking wet wood gets lit up quickly too when you shove your flare in a pile of sticks like its a Thai hooker. I keep a couple in ziplock bags and make damn sure the cap is sealed well until it is time to start a bonfire in the pouring down rain.

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Of course you wouldn't use this backpacking, but when I'm packing with the llamas, this always goes along. It's great for starting up the wood stove.
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