A darned good option to throw in your pack before you head out camping. The Takeaway: A variation on the dual arc electric lighter, this one from LcFun has the benefit of serious water resistance too. Dimensions: Height 2.7” x width 1.9” x depth 0.7”.It’s our first choice for a lighter to take with you on a fishing trip, that’s for sure. The lighter itself is another great example of a USB-rechargeable electric dual arc lighter, this time in a more outdoorsy or tactical look that’s hard to come by in this category. It’s rated to IP56 waterproofing, meaning that it is “protected from high pressure water jets from any direction” (the locking top seals it well enough that it might survive a dip in the pool, but that’s not guaranteed). How many lighters do you know of that will still work after a day of being carried through the rain? We only know of one now: LcFun’s Waterproof and Windproof Dual Arc Lighter. Simply charge like you would your phone and you’re set for the day.Īmazon LcFun Waterproof and Windproof Dual Arc Lighter The Takeaway: It’s electric, so there’s no need for combustible fuel. Once you start using this, you may be tempted to ditch your gas lighters altogether. All metal construction with a wooden base and plastic see through fuel reservoir. The fueling station makes filling a ZIPPO lighter fool proof. Nomatiq’s Electric Dual Arc Lighter is among the best options out there, with a reasonable price and sleek, minimalist look and feel. GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTThis item will complete the collection of the ZIPPO aficionado who has everything. Instead of refilling it with lighter fluid, you just plug your electric lighter into a USB charger to keep it full of fire-starting juice.

In case you’re not already familiar with the style (it’s fairly new, after all), electric lighters offer a high-voltage electric “flame” that’s created without combustible fuel. Want to guarantee that you don’t have to deal with your lighter being blown out? Do away with the flame altogether. Nomatiq Rechargeable Electric Dual Arc Lighter Our selections run the gamut from convenient pocket-sized lighters to torches fit for doomsday survivalists. In the worst cases, that disappointment goes beyond “oh, this isn’t working well” and crosses over into a sort of primal frustration-shouldn’t we have this whole fire thing mastered by now?įear not: Equipped with one of our dozen choices for the best windproof lighters, you’ll never again face the struggle of lighting a fire alone on a windy day. There are few things as truly frustrating as going to light a celebratory cigar, start a campfire, or get the kindling going for a grill, and having weather conditions drown out your efforts.

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