I went a little video crazy over the past couple of days, meaning that after being really slack on the blog and video front over the past few months, you now have 12 new videos to suffer through.
The first one shows the butane lighters I stock. I had several requests for this one, which kind of surprised me. I always figured the lighters kind of explained themselves…
I like fire as much as I like flashlights. Maybe even more. I waver back and forth, depending on which shiny new object has captured my attention most recently. Some little lighters that I got as samples from the manufacturer of my waterproof capsule lighter have been in my pack or kits for a long time and have held up really well, so I am pleased to finally be able to offer them to you folks.
First off, I have a slim lighter that you many have seen in my videos a time or two. If I need a lighter, this is usually the one I reach for. It’s not waterproof like the capsule lighter, but I am pretty good about keeping my gear clean and dry, so I’ve never had any problems with it. It’s got such a slim profile that it can slip just about anywhere and I never notice it there until I need it.
Next up we’ve got the squat lighter. It is a nice, compact size like the slim lighter, but on the height dimension instead of width. Like the slim lighter, it is an adjustable refillable butane lighter using a piezo ignition.
Last off is an interesting little lighter. The other two have a windproof blue flame, but this one has a more traditional Bic-like orange/yellow flame. Instead of using a piezo ignition, it has a (replaceable) flint striker. It looks like something from many moons ago, but has the modern benefit of refillable butane. It also has a nice black crinkle finish that gives it a good grip and a slick look.
