Soto lighter option

[steveopia]

I wasn't thinking so much about using this for soldering as I was about having a real hot flame available for lighting a fire in adverse conditions.

I like it. For $20 I think it's a great item to have in your personal inventory. You can get those bulk packs of lighters for relatively cheap I thought.

I bet all the crackheads out there wish somebody would've made something like this years ago.

[StagLefty]

I bet all the crackheads out there wish somebody would've made something like this years ago.

Nailed it +1

[The Norseman]

I read a bunch of the reviews from REI customers and it looks like operation is iffy above 5000'

The SOTO website doesn't mention operational specs but there were other products that looked pretty cool.

Check out the "multi-functional BBQ grill"
http://www.sotooutdoors.com/od-dg.html

Norseman

[jerrymrc]

I bet all the crackheads out there wish somebody would've made something like this years ago.

It was called "freebase" back then. Just ask Richard Pryor.

[thecatsfan]

Go to any good tabaco shop and look for cheap cigar torch lighters. They will look something like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TORCH-CIGAR-LIGH...-/170601938536

They are a few bucks and have a true butane torch flame. They burn just as hot and strong as a $30 Calibri Survival lighter for 10% of the price. Refillable with a butane bottle, so you can test and then fill and pack in your BOB. Every BOB should have one or two of these along with other fire starters.

[StagLefty]

A few friends that have tried the butanes say they always have problems with the o-rings after a few refills ?

[2008f450]

A few friends that have tried the butanes say they always have problems with the o-rings after a few refills ?

If you spend a couple bucks more and buy the better ones they last a while. I had one that I used for cigars and carried in my pocket for about 5 years. i would probably still have it if I didnt lose it at a baseball game. I like them and I keep 1 in every pack in my vehicles. Its just another option. I try to keep 3 or 4 methods to make fire in my packs. Magnesium block, The lighter, strike anywhere matches, And those really thick marine/windfproof matches. I also keep some tinder for help in wet conditions. All tried in the field and Im sure I would have fire when I need it

[StagLefty]

All tried in the field and Im sure I would have fire when I need it

That's the key right there "TRIED". Especially before you "HAVE" to

[2008f450]

That's the key right there "TRIED". Especially before you "HAVE" to

No point in having a bag full of stuff and trying to read directions in the rain at night in the cold in the middle of nowhere only to find out it doesnt work or you need another piece of the puzzle. I like to know I will be reasonably warm and comfy when I really need it. Thats why I take my bag out into the hills by myself to make sure stuff works before its needed.