Cannabis

F4lconF16

(3,747 posts) Mon May 11, 2015, 06:59 PM May 2015

Recommendations for lighters?

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.

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Recommendations for lighters? (Original Post) F4lconF16 May 2015 OP

I just use Bics. Dr Hobbitstein May 2015 #1

They work just fine F4lconF16 May 2015 #4

Second vote for Bics. Carry lotsa Bics NightWatcher May 2015 #6

nothing more reliable than a old fashoned Zippo notadmblnd May 2015 #2

But, get a little too much fuid in them and it will leak in your pocket. Stings. . B Calm May 2015 #9

Butanes are unreliable in my opinion. notadmblnd May 2015 #10

Cheap cigar torches are not reliable, I know that much. I get one for free every once in awhile brewens May 2015 #3

I haven't thought about using a torch. F4lconF16 May 2015 #5

Zippos, or if you can find one a Ronson. Half-Century Man May 2015 #7

A modded Bic wrapped with hemp wick. Awesome! tridim May 2015 #8

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)

1. I just use Bics.

Reply to F4lconF16 (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:00 PM

May 2015

F4lconF16

(3,747 posts)

4. They work just fine

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #1)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:16 PM

May 2015

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

(39,358 posts)

6. Second vote for Bics. Carry lotsa Bics

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #1)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:18 PM

May 2015

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

(23,720 posts)

2. nothing more reliable than a old fashoned Zippo

Reply to F4lconF16 (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:13 PM

May 2015

B Calm

(28,762 posts)

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

Reply to notadmblnd (Reply #2)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:42 PM

May 2015

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)

10. Butanes are unreliable in my opinion.

Reply to B Calm (Reply #9)

Mon May 11, 2015, 08:09 PM

May 2015

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

brewens

(15,359 posts)

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

Reply to F4lconF16 (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2015, 07:14 PM

May 2015

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.