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Old 10-26-2012, 01:18 PM   #1
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This may fall under different category but you still need a way to start a fire to cook all those dandy things. What lighter do you put your trust in? I use regular Mini/Maxi BIC lighters.


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Old 10-26-2012, 01:38 PM   #2
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I like the mini bics. One is always in my pocket, one is always in my cups with the fuel cannister and multi-tool and one is always in my pack along with a book of waterproof matches in a ziplock. Yep, never leave without 3 of the little fellers.


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Hi...


Bic is also my favorite...even though they may not be manufactured in the US. And DON'T use one of those 'flat' lighters with a see-through fuel container. I've had them FAIL in as little as six flicks of the spark wheel...!!


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Bic all the way. No other option in my mind either. I normally carry one in my pocket, one with stove, two in a dry bag in my pack.


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Now that we 'rv'instead of camp acording to some folks I favor those bic bbq type long lighters, they last forever and I have several scattered around in the camper, jeep truck, boat, tackle box. Back in my younger backpackin days I used one of those permanant matches as my go to.


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wooden matches to lite the fire , stove and lanterns. carry a zippo in the pocket and a few bics in the pack for emergency or to give to unprepared campers .


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Bic as well for me. one in the fanny pack, one in the backpack,one in my pocket, and one in my vehicle.


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I would not trust Zippo lighter for expeditions because the fuel evaporates quickly. Although it can burn other fuels when Zippo fuel it's not available.


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BICs are great because there is no fuss on fueling them up or taking care of them. When they are out of fuel just toss them out.


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