Zippo Lighter Hack - Does it work?

[teddy12b]

I have a couple old zippos and honestly I only keep them for nostalgia. I don't like them leaking in my pocket. For utility, you can't beat a bic.

If you guys aren't aware of the Exotac Titan lighter, it's everything a Zippo ever hoped it could be because it's got a rubber O-ring. I've had mine for years, and the fluid doesn't leak out or evaporate like a zippo does. If you overfill it you'll get some fluid spilling over like anything else. I've lit a few campfires starting with damp tinder with the Exotac Titan lighter and it's great for what it is. I'm not going to say it's better than a bic or that it'll replace the bics in a backpack, but it fills the place any zippo ever had.

titanLIGHT™

The titanLIGHT™ is the first rugged, waterproof, refillable lighter on the market that uses readily available liquid fuel. This lighter won’t leak and water is no match for it. The o-ring seals allow for a longer interval between lighter fluid refills. As always its construction quality is...

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[Leo]

I have always been impressed with the simplicity and efficiency of the Zippo. It is a tool that you know you can trust.

I am really no expert on outdoor skills. One day the young grandsons and I were going to make a fire the old fashion way. We rubbed sticks until we gave up. We spun a stick with a string for a long time, made a little (very little) smoke from some leaves. Singed some toilet paper. We thought we saw a little flame a couple times, but never got it to grow. I was thinking a Zippo would be really nice to have about then.

I am clearly a failure as a woodsman and a grandfather.

Luckily I know how to work tools. I got my push button start MAPP gas torch out of the garage. Five minutes later, the Chiminea had rolling flames and we ate marshmallows. I am glad they are young enough to be impressed.

 

[cosermann]

(clip) If you guys aren't aware of the Exotac Titan lighter, it's everything a Zippo ever hoped it could be because it's got a rubber O-ring. (clip)

I like the look/idea of the Exotac Titan. $70 a pop is pretty salty though.

 

[teddy12b]

I like the look/idea of the Exotac Titan. $70 a pop is pretty salty though.

It's not cheap, but there's always some deal going for them that gets the price down around $50 shipped. I agree though, it's not cheap and that's why I still usually use a bic lighter.

 

[asevans]

The zippo was invented to light reliably in the wind. It works good for that. It’s world war ll technology