Zippo-type lighters

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Montgomery Wick
22/05/2012 at 00:26
Not being a smoker, I have no idea - can you get Zippo-type lighters refilled in newsagents on a one-shot basis, i.e. so you don't need to have your own can of lighter fluid?
Spiritburner
22/05/2012 at 00:35
Don't think so.  An old fashioned tobacconist might oblige but doubtful.   If you use Coleman Fuel/Aspen4 etc you could use that in the lighter but I think you are a canister gas man?  BTW have you looked at the IMCO lighters?   Same fuel as Zippo but you can withdraw the core of the lighter once lit & use it as a kind of taper to light a stove - can be easier to get the flame  up close this way.
Edited: 22/05/2012 at 00:35
sam09
22/05/2012 at 00:44
poundland do the tins of lighter fuel for yes you guessed it a pound, also I think you can pick up spare flints there too, handy to keep one under the felt bit.
Montgomery Wick
22/05/2012 at 01:17
I want the reliability of a petrol-type lighter without having to carry a tin of fuel with me on extended trips. Those IMCO lighters would be great if I could sort out the refuelling issue.

No, I don't want to spend time hunched over my stove frantically scratching away at a flint fire starter.
Edited: 22/05/2012 at 01:18
StoneHuggingHippy
22/05/2012 at 04:59

Can you no longer get those little fuel capsules that resemble carvol capsules. ?

Like these. 

 

http://i47.tinypic.com/2s9ziw5.jpg

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StoneHuggingHippy
22/05/2012 at 05:02
Failing that you could decant a little fuel into a 5/10ml etc bottle if you really wanted too, i guess it's no more volatile than meths.

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Montgomery Wick
22/05/2012 at 05:32
I have an idea or two. Think I might take a punt on one of those IMCO jobs, as I've had some unreliable throwaways lately. Ta
Spiritburner
22/05/2012 at 08:32
Montgomery Wick wrote (see)
 No, I don't want to spend time hunched over my stove frantically scratching away at a flint fire starter.

 If I went  off-grid to the extent you do I'd carry a firesteel as a back-up.  They are dead easy to use when you get the knack.   You can make a lightweight one with a lenght of ferrocerium (ebay) & piece of hacksaw blade.

ed h
22/05/2012 at 08:42
I carry those nice little (free) books of matches (outmoded concept I know) you get from Hotels and Parisian bars....
Montgomery Wick
22/05/2012 at 08:43
Oh aye, I often do, but it is very much a back-up.
Spiritburner
22/05/2012 at 08:50
ed h wrote (see)
I carry those nice little (free) books of matches (outmoded concept I know) you get from Hotels and Parisian bars....

 Similar - wind-proof matches left over from compo ration packs.  Always in my first-aid kit as a backup when the BIC fails.

Nick P 10
22/05/2012 at 08:58
Montgomery, I used to smoke and always had my zippo with me. The fuel lasts a long time if you keep it shut (i.e. dont flick it open and shut all day long) should be fine for a trip. Just fill it before you go and you wont run out and no need to carry the refill.
sam09
22/05/2012 at 10:22

I carry those waterproof matches as back up left over from the ration packs, Never had to use them though.

Being an Ex smoker I know that there are lots of lighters which are reliable. Zippo's are good but if you are gramme counting think they weigh 70g when full of fuel. Something like a clipper which from experiance is just as reliable but not so wind proof and much lighter, Also the clipper will last about about 3 weeks smoking 20 per day before needing to be re filled with gas.

Mole
22/05/2012 at 11:45
poppell refillable gas lighters. piezo spark. clear colured plastic. about 90p. havent had any fail yet. some 3 years old. clippers ok till flint wheel gets damp from wet thumb then no spark till dry....

firesteels are great but lighters easier
Moonlight Shadow
22/05/2012 at 12:10

A filled up Zippo should last a fair bit but the fuel does evaporate quicker than you realise. A little 10ml plastic bottle should ensure a week long trip goes smoothly.

I like my zippo, don't smoke anymore but it's a lovely object. I've got a heating thingy from them as well that delivers a nice glow when started.

UKJeeper
22/05/2012 at 12:26
Used to use Zippos. But have recently switched to Turboflame lighters. Mini blowtorch type flame (can even lock on if needed). Much better way to light 'stuff' than a meandering, guttering flame from a Zippo (IMO). Fuel seems to last longer too (probably as it doesn't evaporate). About £7.
Montgomery Wick
22/05/2012 at 12:59
Those Turboflame lighters don't work at altitude though (as I've found to my inconvenience). Not even big altitude, either, just 2500-2800m+.
edd175
22/05/2012 at 15:31

I take a couple of disposables (normally come in a pack of about 7 for £1), got a ziipo as a back up as well as they seem to be reliable (simple design and have never failed on me) also a flint (picked up on Ebay for £1. Also recently bought 2 cheaper versions of a turboflame lighter:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200728995460?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

after hearing Turboflames were unreliable, I didn't want to for out £9 each, so got these for £1.74. haven't had any problems (yet) and they don't seem to use that much fuel either! Obviously with them being cheaper, there are a couple of things I've found with them; the gas stays on a bit when you have it turned right up and the lock on one of them has broken.

huskyman
22/05/2012 at 19:55

Re. the one shot capsules, haven't been sold in ages. Done away with on 'elf & safety grounds.

 You can also get the same problem of not lighting if flint gets wet. or you drop it onto/into something wet, grass could do if wet enough.

 I prefer lighters with Pizio ignition.

Mikel von Dundeeski
22/05/2012 at 20:35
I can flick open a Zippo single handed and light it at the same time.

 

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