Lighters can be incredibly helpful in emergency situations, not to mention for regular household or outdoor use. A good survival lighter can be used to start fires for warmth and food, in medical situations when you need to disinfect a needle or other item for stitching or splinter removal, or even to stop a piece of clothing from fraying.
While an emergency lighter isn’t exactly the best item to use for starting a fire (the best item to use for that is an actual fire starter such as a flint and steel), but they can work well in a pinch, and there are plenty of reasons to keep them in your gear bag or survival kit.
Contents
- 1 What are the Features of the Best Outdoor Lighter?
- 2 Outdoor, Camping Lighter Reviews
- 3 Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Review
- 4 Tesla Coil Lighters USB Rechargeable Windproof Lighter Review
- 5 Ultimate Survival Technologies Floating Lighter Review
- 6 Survival Waterproof Peanut Capsule Lighter Key Chain Review
- 7 Everstryke Match Pro Lighter Review
- 8 My Vote for the Best Camping Lighter
What are the Features of the Best Outdoor Lighter?
There are many different features that quality survival lighters should have to be a valuable piece of equipment in your gear bag, survival kit, home, or vehicle. Some of these include a waterproof lighter, in case you find yourself out in the rain or your backpack were to fall into a stream.
Another feature of a reliable emergency lighter is durability, so that you can rest assured that even if your lighter were to fall on the ground, it would still function properly and you would still be able to use it without a problem.
Outdoor, Camping Lighter Reviews
On this list are five of the best survival lighters on the market today. I will review a few different types of lighters, all with different features and pros/cons.
Along with the names of the lighters will be a description, which will include pros, cons, and the price of each. At the end of each description there will be a list of bulleted items that will allow you to compare each of the lighters.
The bullet points will include:
- Type: What type of item the product is categorized as
- Water Resistant: Whether or not the lighter is water resistant
- Windproof: Whether or not the lighter is windproof
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Whether the lighter can be refilled or recharged
- Size and Weight: The size and weight of the lighter
Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Review
Zippo is a well-known brand name for lighters, and due to the respect the brand receives, you can rest assured that the purchase will be well worth the money. The Zippo survival lighter, which costs $10, is made of an orange plastic, and has received the Seal of Approval from the North American Hunting Club.
The fire starter eliminates the need for a match or a lighter by using a flint and steel combination to emit a spark that will allow you to ignite a fire. The bright orange plastic case is sealed with a waterproof ring, allowing it to stay dry and safe in the rain or if it were to get dropped into a puddle or body of water.
The included tinder sticks are waxed and waterproof as well, so that you can light a fire anywhere, any time you might need to. The lighter itself is made of a lightweight plastic that floats.
- Type: Emergency fire starter
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Windproof: Yes
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Yes, tinder sticks may be purchased
- Size and Weight: Size: 6.1 x 3.9 x 1.7 inches, Weight: 0.09 pounds
Tesla Coil Lighters USB Rechargeable Windproof Lighter Review
The Tesla Coil Lighters USB Rechargeable Windproof Arc Lighter is a great choice for emergency bags or just having around the house, as there are no fuels or flames to worry about damaging the environment.
This wind resistant lighter can be lit easily, with just the touch of a button, and the safety feature on the lighter will ensure that it will not light when closed, causing any damage. The USB charge feature is a great feature for those who do not wish to use fuels for their lighters, which can run out or leak, and a single charge can last up to a full week, or between one hundred and three hundred uses. The sleek design makes it portable and easy to use, and the fear of accidentally causing a fire is greatly diminished with this unique and innovative design. The $19 price tag is quite a great buy for the product.
Since the lighter has no actual flame, it is probably the best windproof lighter to add to your home, car, or emergency gear kit.
- Type: Lighter
- Water Resistant: No
- Windproof: Yes
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Yes
- Size and Weight: Size: 1.8 x 0.5 x 3 inches, Weight: 4 ounces
Ultimate Survival Technologies Floating Lighter Review
The Ultimate Survival Technologies Floating Lighter, which costs about $11, is a great buy if you are looking to add a reliable, weatherproof lighter to your emergency gear bag or survival kit.
Perfect for campers and hikers, you won’t have to worry about this lighter being rendered useless if it were to accidentally fall into a puddle or get wet in the rain, as the O-ring seal with locking clasp will keep water out of your lighter, allowing it to function normally.
The lighter is also windproof for up to eighty miles per hour, making it ideal for use on windy and rainy days. The lighter comes with a two year limited warranty, and the bright colors or pink or orange make it easy to spot at your campsite or in your bag.
- Type: Lighter
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Windproof: Yes
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Yes
- Size and Weight: Size: 2.5 x 0.5 x 1.5 inches, Weight: 1 ounce
Survival Waterproof Peanut Capsule Lighter Key Chain Review
The Survival Waterproof Peanut Capsule Lighter Key Chain is a great choice to place onto your key ring and rest assured that you will always have a lighter with you, whether you are out running errands and your vehicle breaks down, or if you are out in the wilderness on a camping trip and need to start a fire.
The lighter uses standard flints, as well as liquid naphtha fuel, making it easy to replace parts and refill the lighters. The small shape and unique design allow you to easily carry the lighter with you wherever you go, and the lighter is waterproof thanks to the O-ring seal.
At only $3, it is a handy lighter to purchase a few of and keep them in various locations throughout the home, car, and gear bags.
- Type: Lighter
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Windproof: No
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Yes
- Size and Weight: Size: 0.2 x 2 x 4 inches, Weight: 0.05 pounds
Everstryke Match Pro Lighter Review
The Everstryke Match Pro Lighter, which costs $10, is a small lighter that has been redesigned recently and includes new features, such as replaceable flints and a wick that lasts much longer than previous versions.
The lighter works by adding lighter fluid to the reservoir and lighting your fire! The flame will burn at over six hundred degrees Fahrenheit, and each match can last up to 15,000 strikes, giving you plenty of uses out of the item.
The O-Ring that is part of the lighter makes the tool waterproof, allowing you to take it along even on rainy days. The keychain design is great to add to your keychain, your backpack, or your purse, and allows you to start a fire wherever you are. The lighter is solid stainless steel, and made for the most rugged uses!
- Type: Survival Lighter
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Windproof: No
- Refillable/Rechargeable: Yes
- Size and Weight: Size: 1.9 x 0.6 x 0.6 inches, Weight: 1 ounce
My Vote for the Best Camping Lighter
Survival lighters are quite popular among those who are looking to add them to a prepper gear bag, or for something to add to their supplies at home.
For this, you need a strong, reliable lighter that is waterproof and windproof, allowing you to take it through all kinds of conditions and still have it function properly.
My vote for the best emergency lighter is the Zippo Emergency Fire Starter. An easy to use flint and steel design makes this lighter the perfect addition to your bag, and the refillable flints are waxed and water resistant, allowing you to light a fire even when the conditions are less than ideal. The floating lighter comes in a bright color, making it easy to spot in case you were to lose it, and it is also quite easy to use in an emergency situation.