Best windproof/torch lighter

[Remnar]

 Like the title says .Whats the best windproof lighter ? Ive had a couple of the cheap ones over the years that were ok for awhile but would wearout/break  . One used alot of fuel .

Looking for something more dependable and efficient .

[follow maggie]

I’m interested in getting a good one, too.

[ghosthunter]

Well not a lighter. But one of the best things in my pack the past few years is a Holand Lightening Strike.

[highside74]

Pyro Putty rechargeable arc lighter seems pretty legit.

[fishngamereaper]

I ran a rechargeable arc lighter this year and was pretty impressed. It got some warming fires going in some nasty weather during elk season and Idaho whitetail hunting...

Can't remember the brand it's in my pack.  But it's earned a place in my kit.

[JWBINX]

I've been using a Pyro Putty Dual Arc Plasma lighter I purchased from Western Hunter.
It does work well although you have to use some good fire starter.
It is rechargeable, through a USB port.
My Elk hunting buddy bought a cheap torch light at a convivence store and it kicks ass! Not sure how long
the cheap Chinese lighter will last?

I'm still searching for the best, and most reliable. I still carry a Bic and waterproof stick matches.
Let keep this thread going.
   

[fowl smacker]

I've used a Cabelas brand torch lighter that runs on butane for about 20 years and it's been awesome, but I got tired of buying the fuel so I got one of the Pyro Putty dual arc rechargeable lighters 2 years ago and so far it too has been awesome, especially when starting actual Pyro Putty, but it will light other materials as well.

[RB]

"I still carry a Bic and waterproof stick matches.
Let keep this thread going." From JWBINX

 

Bic, Matches, inside a ziploc, inside my dry bag. Had a Zippo I carried for a long time then a Cabelas windproof. Will most likely go back to a Zippo plus carry the others and maybe a Zinc too!  A couple Wetfire packets, some Fat wood, and dryer lint to round it out. 

[jstone]

I have a dumb question does the bic act up at high altitude?

[jrebel]

We carry an old school Bic, waterproof matches and a high quality ferro rod.  The ferro rod is something you need to practice with before you need it.  We have the kids run competitions on who can start a fire the fastest with a ferro rod....they love it and it's great practice. 

We also carry a good fire starter.   These are lightweight and burn great.  They also take a spark well and one pack can be used to start multiple fires if you have good kindling.

https://www.amazon.com/100537048-Purpose-Firestarter-Cubes-None/dp/B07CZDBXR9/ref=sr_1_5?crid=Z1H2MG0OMMV1&keywords=zip+fire+starter&qid=1704248939&sprefix=zip+fire+starter%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-5

These are the Ferro rods we carry...

https://www.amazon.com/bayite-Survival-Ferrocerium-Striker-Pro-Paracord/dp/B00VFBEJX2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2Y7TS7XOGD4B4&keywords=ferro+rod&qid=1704248928&sprefix=feral+rod%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-6

Not sure they make this one any longer...but it kicks butttt.  I love mine.  You can still find them. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235348161214?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOoq1TzSHMtcf_lMmz6rTr5MPwOlDuz7p-xBTIXH862HoejxcDICpeos


I have a rechargeable lighter but won't rely on battery power alone in a survival situation. 

[jstone]

I always have 2-3 ways to start fire and a couple different starters. Lint, pyro putty and a few pieces of wood with pitch in them.

[JWBINX]

Cotton balls saturated with Petroleum jelly and stuffed in a prescription (pill)
bottle works well, or dryer lint.
I never had much success with strikers.

On some of hikes in the fall or spring we practice building a fire in lousy weather.
Sometimes we really have to work at it for a while to make it happen.
Who knows, It may save your life.

[LDennis24]

Find some punk wood to soak with flammable kerosene oil or find some fat wood to shave into a waterproof container and a forever match striker and fires will be easy forever.