Yes to windcaps, shielding with the hand or body, walking downwind, and using folded flakes.
Dense tobacco will fare well with more oxygen. Flakes can sometimes need a stronger light than looser, thinner cuts. Just be wary that the ember does not get out of control. It also takes longer to put them out.
Some pipes will come with their own caps or shields, better yet if they open and close easily by pressing or turning them with a finger. Tsuge has the Thunderstorm line with a shield that twists around the bowl in a corkscrew type motion. Rattray's has their Helmet line that features a windcap with a hinge. I can't comment on whether they work well, but the design is interesting. These two types of solutions appear to be a bit more convenient than the cheap ones that require you to "pinch" two handles inward to pull out of the bowl. They can also have sharp edges on the "arms," so be mindful if you are worried about keeping the chamber walls - or cake if you prefer that - totally free from any scratches.
As for lighting, oldboy style lighters and matches are hardly usable in gusty conditions. You will very likely need to shield the pipe with your hand and turn your body away from the heaviest wind if you want a soft flame, although I can't personally comment on zippos. It sounds like they are
relatively windproof.
Finally, use caution with a briar piece if burnout could be a possibility. Some chunks of burl are hardier than others. Because it's an organic material with considerable variation, you should be ready to reduce the ember or snuff out if it's heating up too much. If a corncob bowl burns out, you can probably find a replacement without much fuss. If a prized Dunhill burns out, that's probably a different story.
