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Hot take: I spent $80 on a 'stormproof' lighter that failed in a light drizzle on the Appalachian Trail.
It was supposed to be a backup for my stove, but now I'm looking for a truly reliable fire starter that won't let me down when it's damp, any solid suggestions?
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rowank696mo ago
That "stormproof" claim gets me every time. I had a similar thing happen with a fancy ferro rod that just threw weak sparks when the humidity got up. Ended up just going back to carrying a simple Bic lighter in a zip-lock bag, it's never failed.
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rowank696mo ago
You really trust a cheap plastic lighter in a real downpour? Those things get cold and the flint gets damp, then you're just clicking a dead stick. A proper stormproof lighter is sealed for a reason, maybe you just got a bad one or didn't clean the jet after fueling it. I've seen guys light a fire with one in a sideways rain that would turn a Bic into a sad little paperweight. Sometimes you gotta pay for the tool that actually works when things get bad.
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