Exotac firesleeve

[bb07]

I'm not sure if this has been posted before but if not then it might interest some of the Bic lighter fans. Throw away your ziplock bag and keep your Bic in this:
http://www.exotac.com/fireSLEEVE/


I have to admit, I would buy one

 

[TarHeelBrit]

Thanks for the link. It looks interesting but it didn't make me want to buy one as soon as I saw it. I bookmarked the page and will no doubt be back to have another look.

 

[woodsorrel]

It is intriguing.

I currently carry my lighter in a ziplock bag, sealed in a larger Aloksak with the rest of my survival gear. To decide whether to switch from my current system, I would consider these criteria:

1 - Price
2 - Effectiveness (rain/damp)
3 - Effectiveness (submersion)
4 - Effectiveness (protection from mechanical damage while inside my pack)
5 - Durability (how long it will last before needing replacement)
6 - Weight
7 - The Environment (I will eventually throw away my plastic bags)

The question for me is which of the above 7 items does the new product do better?...

- Woodsorrel

 

[Dave Budd]

i currently (and most likely always will) keep my lighter in my pocket.

Granted I also have lighters in most of my jacket and rucksack pockets, but hat is due to forgetfulness!

 

[British Red]

I have some rubber "boots" that attach mini bics to keyrings etc. My lady wife has used one for years keeping a mini bic on a key ring. Its a very useful thing for her. This new one has a lot of additional features and so, price depending, I would buy one for her. Me, I keep a lighter in the pocket with my knife, and since it isn't a bic, its not right for me. I have an exotac firesteel on my keys though - excellent bit of kit.

 

[Tank]

so, price depending, I would buy one for her.

http://www.exotac.com/product-list/ $14.99

 

[British Red]

If they end up at £9.99 it might make a small birthday gift. Over £10 would seem.....excessive.

 

[Stew]

Nice idea but pricey for what it is. The standard boot would work fine enough.

 

[British Red]

Nice idea but pricey for what it is. The standard boot would work fine enough.

Yep, the standard boot waterproofs the head (if you put it in head first), holds the lighter, protects against accidental gas release etc.

 

[Stew]

Yep, the standard boot waterproofs the head (if you put it in head first), holds the lighter, protects against accidental gas release etc.

The only extra bonus of this one I can really see is the loop to pull for 'always on'. I expect a bit of clever thinking would resolve that on other versions....

 

[British Red]

I think the waterproofing is probably a bit better too....

 

[Tracer1969]

Firesleef 15$, shipping 20$. I'll wait

 

[Jared]

BIC make a handful of different cases for their lighters. Like all metal zippo style flip top ones, but they just don't seem to market them over here.