Lighter Opinion Wanted

[andre3s]

I use the Colibri Pacific Air pipe lighter. It is a good lighter. Not sure if it would work well under a strong winds conditions.

 

[ssjones]

To me, smoking the pipe in high winds is anything but enjoyable. When smoking my pipe becomes unpleasant or difficult, I just pause. But, to each his own. In high winds, a torch is likely your only choice.

 

[STP]

Another vote for Zippo. They’ve always been dependable for me regardless of the elements ?

 

[cshubhra]

Most of the time I use a BIC. Other times I would use kitchen matches or a cheap Comoy’s lighter (Mostly when I am smoking a more expensive pipe). I have tried Zippo with pipe insert - Not a fan due to two reasons (1. It became black and sooty very soon 2. The flame temperature is colder than butane)

Inspired by @PipeIT ’s praise on Chinese goods, @mikethompson ’s utter ridicule of the same, and @jpmcwjr ’s eloquent narrative on Faux DuPont lighters, I placed an order on Ali Express to gain some first hand experience on faux DuPont, Ali Express Purchase and Chinese merchants. Will post later if the lighter meets my needs when it comes.

 

[dcon]

Most of the time I use a BIC. Other times I would use kitchen matches or a cheap Comoy’s lighter (Mostly when I am smoking a more expensive pipe). I have tried Zippo with pipe insert - Not a fan due to two reasons (1. It became black and sooty very soon 2. The flame temperature is colder than butane)

Inspired by @PipeIT ’s praise on Chinese goods, @mikethompson ’s utter ridicule of the same, and @jpmcwjr ’s eloquent narrative on Faux DuPont lighters, I placed an order on Ali Express to gain some first hand experience on faux DuPont, Ali Express Purchase and Chinese merchants. Will post later if the lighter meets my needs when it comes.

I’m happy with my FauxPont. I have had it for more than a year. I will probably order a couple more but, I am waiting for the pandemic to subside first.

 

[PipeIT]

Inspired by @PipeIT ’s praise on Chinese goods, @mikethompson ’s utter ridicule of the same, and @jpmcwjr ’s eloquent narrative on Faux DuPont lighters, I placed an order on Ali Express to gain some first hand experience on faux DuPont, Ali Express Purchase and Chinese merchants. Will post later if the lighter meets my needs when it comes.

Well not sure I was praising, at least happy about getting a decent pipe for free... LOL

As they say; ‘Your Mileage May Vary’ (YMMV)...

I hope your mileage is good!

 

[captpat]

After going through a bunch of lighters over the years, eventually landing on Corona PipeMasters, and having even these get finicky pretty quickly and fall out of favor, too, I've come full circle to back to Bic.
If its that windy outside, I'm lighting indoors before I go out!

My 1980’s vintage Pipemaster is still going strong, one repair event to replace gaskets in 40+ years