OT: lighters

mjmcdowell · #1

Even if you don't smoke do you still carry a EDC lighter? If so what kind do you prefer and why. I think a lighter might prove to come in handy some day so I have been carrying a black Brunton Helios it fit's the bill nicely for EDC. Be safe,mjmcdowell

cgjones · #2

I quit smoking a little over a month ago, yet I still find myself carrying a lighter. I prefer BIC's, they last quite awhile and they are cheap.

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Sword and Shield · #3

Of course. I've never smoked, but a lighter comes in handy in research. Burners don't light themselves, you know! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I like a brushed brass Zippo. Hard to kill, reasonably cheap, waterproof and windproof. I'd like that 18K Zippo from AG Russell's catalog, but it's a touch pricy. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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aero_student · #4

I smoke the occasional cigar so I have a $15 torch that takes care of that. I also have a zippo, but that is not suitable for cigars because it can impart a nasty bit of flavor.

J Smith · #5

Well I guess I am the only one that smokes.I have gone back to a zippo,the bics started leaking or something.The last 3 I bought did not last more than 3 days each.

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pops · #6

I love my Nibo space triple jet butane lighter. On E-bay for around $10.00. Looks like something from Star Wars and lights every time and hot flame.

dialex · #7

I also don't smoke, but I carry a lighter now and then.
I used to have a cute one, with a quite low profile, with two triggers, one for starting ignition, the other one was popping out a switchblade just near the flame. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Was looking like a present from my friend Bond - James Bond <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Parted with it some time ago.
Now I use a chippie. Reliable and I don't bother if I lose it somewhere.

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