Any good windproof lighters?

[Garnett]

I picked up a SOTO Pocket Torch XT last year because it looked like the perfect tool for lighting barbecues, firepits etc. It turned out to be utterly woeful. Often it won't even light indoors.

I've tried a Soto Micro Torch which is more reliable but loses out on the extendability of the Pocket Torch XT.

I'm after something I can hand over to others in our camping group, so fire steels aren't really an option.

Anyone got any good recommendations for a simple lighter that will do the trick?

 

[Hodge]

Butane insert for a Zippo lighter solves the problem with the liquid lighters evaporating.

 

[mikehill]

Not sure about simple but Windmill lighters used to be great.

 

[Stew]

The PB-207 before there were lots of cheap copies!!

 

[Nice65]

These Honest ones are brilliant. I bought 10 of them years ago, I‘m on my second one because I lost the first one and have given the rest away. I may still have one if you’d like it, and if I can find it. If ever a lighter was going to win the 10 strikes challenge, this is my entry.

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[Garnett]

Thanks for all the suggestions...

These Honest ones are brilliant. I bought 10 of them years ago, I‘m on my second one because I lost the first one and have given the rest away. I may still have one if you’d like it, and if I can find it. If ever a lighter was going to win the 10 strikes challenge, this is my entry.

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Cheers. I'll give one of these a try.

 

[Minotaur]

It might be worth looking at the electric ones which everyone seems to be heading that way.

 

[Potatohead]

I have a regular zippo updated with the zippo butane turbo flame insert. No issues with it at all.

 

[MikeLA]

Wish I’d read this bought a Soto micro 2 weeks to replace my turbo lighter that stopped working. Hoping it would be a useful outdoor tool. So far ok but reading original comment think I should have sourced another turbo lighter.

 

[British Red]

I've owned both Windmill and Silva high end turbo lighters. I try to obey Thumpers rule but damn they were a waste of money. I now have a simple turbo lighter for a few pounds. I carry them every day. MUCH better.

This is what I carry. I get at least 500 days out of each one which is more than I get from fancy models tbh.

ZENGA ZL-1 WINDPROOF JET LIGHTER TURBO BLUE FLAME TANK REFILLABLE LIGHTER RUBBER | eBay

Piezoelectric ignition.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Nice65]

It might be worth looking at the electric ones which everyone seems to be heading that way.

The plasma lighters? If that‘s what you mean, they’re pretty rubbish unless all you need is a hot spark. In which case a ferro rod is a more reliable lighter. They’ll light a fag or a bit of paper, but no way will they light a meths burner or lantern, even a gas stove and you’ll lose a few hairs because you have to get in close.

Also, they need charging, which means there’s a fallible battery inside. Unlike a gas lighter, you have no idea the state of the charge or battery because there’s no looking or feeling the liquid.

If you want mine, generic orange version, drop a PM with your address and I’ll post it over so you can experience the general uselessness of it.

 

[MikeLA]

I've owned both Windmill and Silva high end turbo lighters. I try to obey Thumpers rule but damn they were a waste of money. I now have a simple turbo lighter for a few pounds. I carry them every day. MUCH better.

This is what I carry. I get at least 500 days out of each one which is more than I get from fancy models tbh.

ZENGA ZL-1 WINDPROOF JET LIGHTER TURBO BLUE FLAME TANK REFILLABLE LIGHTER RUBBER | eBay

Piezoelectric ignition.

www.ebay.co.uk

Better price as well

 

[Mesquite]

I've owned both Windmill and Silva high end turbo lighters. I try to obey Thumpers rule but damn they were a waste of money. I now have a simple turbo lighter for a few pounds. I carry them every day. MUCH better.

This is what I carry. I get at least 500 days out of each one which is more than I get from fancy models tbh.

ZENGA ZL-1 WINDPROOF JET LIGHTER TURBO BLUE FLAME TANK REFILLABLE LIGHTER RUBBER | eBay

Piezoelectric ignition.

www.ebay.co.uk

I wonder why they're sold out...

 

[Broch]

I wonder why they're sold out...

They had one left until I pressed 'buy now'

Showing in stock on Amazon:

Set Of 2 Zenga ZL1 Jet Flame Lighter Rubberised Wind Proof High Temp 1000-1.300°C Black And Blue : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Set Of 2 Zenga ZL1 Jet Flame Lighter Rubberised Wind Proof High Temp 1000-1.300°C Black And Blue. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Mesquite]

They had one left until I pressed 'buy now'

Showing in stock on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zenga-Flam...50931&sprefix=zenga+zl-1,aps,176&sr=8-14[/URL

Unfortunately there's a minimum order of 6 for that listing.

I'm ok because I sucumbed to temptation and bought one last night

 

[Broch]

Unfortunately there's a minimum order of 6 for that listing.

I'm ok because I sucumbed to temptation and bought one last night

Ah, missed that

 

[British Red]

I wonder why they're sold out...

I think they have more. I honestly don't know where I bought mine - wherever was cheaper ! They work okay and if I lose or break one it's not heartbreaking