There is a principle to prepare outdoor equipment: priority to carry the necessities, followed by the consideration of a wide range of equipment, and then consider the weight of the single-use things.

The lighter is undoubtedly a necessity. Not all lighters are created equal, and everyday lighters do not stand up to the rigors of the outdoor environment.

Here is a question you should seriously think about, what kind of lighter can be suitable for the specific environment you want to explore, and what characteristics this lighter needs to have in order to cope with this specific environment.

Here are details about matters to be considered when choosing a survival lighter.

Tip #1-Ease of use

Before you start looking for a survival lighter, you need to consider whether the lighter is simple to use.

A good lighter can produce a flame quickly and in the time most needed, and it has to be easy to operate in almost any harsh environment.

However, you need to take into account the unexpected situations that may occur in an emergency. You need to make sure that your life-saving lighter can take a beating and work under different conditions.

Tip # 2-Durability

Survival lighter should be durable enough, if dropped to the ground may break, then such a lighter is definitely not suitable for outdoor use.

You should choose a sturdy and durable lighter that can withstand a certain amount of weight and impact.

Lighters made of stainless steel can serve this purpose, as they are durable and will not rust even after long use.

Tip #3-Reliability

Weather and climate conditions varied with each departure, including snowstorms, rainfall and flooding.

Your survival lighter must be able to be used smoothly in these adverse weather conditions without worrying about rain or high winds.

Of course, many lighters, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, for example, fuel lighters are great for making fires in cold temperatures, but as the lighter ages, the fuel tends to leak again.

Therefore, you must understand the advantages and disadvantages of various survival lighters, it is best to choose or simply prepare an extra one according to the place you are going.

Tip #4-Water Resistance

Matches can easily get wet in the wilderness, and it can be said that they are not the best tool for getting fire outdoors.

A waterproof, moisture-proof lighter is an indispensable tool for survival in the wild.

Some survival lighters have a waterproof case that effectively prevents moisture and water from entering, which is one of the most important features.

You can't expect the environment to be warm and dry all the time, and some brands of outdoor lighters, even if they are submerged in water for a long time, can still fire smoothly.

Tip #5-Windproofness

In bad weather conditions, especially in mountainous areas or when encountering storms (snow), it is difficult for ordinary lighters to catch fire.

In this case, a windproof lighter may be the only option.

Never forget to bring a lighter that can be used in any weather.

Tip #6-Portability

The lighter itself is a portable fire-making tool.

With reliability in mind, you should check the weight of the lighter.

Compact design, small size, and the lighter the weight the better because, when planning your own lifesaving kit, every gram counts.

The Type of Survival Lighter

1. Fuel Lighter

Zippo brand lighters are the most typical representatives of fuel lighters and are known for their durability and reliability.

Zippo lighters are simple, but very useful in many emergency situations.

Zippo lighters can still be lit in cold weather and when finger dexterity is compromised (the pulley rubs against your pants).

Lighter fuel is distilled naphtha, the main component of hydrocarbons, authentic ZIPPO oil has a high ignition rate, anti-volatile, more durable, the oil drops on white paper, evaporate more slowly, and dry without impurities left.

In theory, both gasoline and diesel can be used in Zippo lighters, but this is not recommended except in harsh environments.

When you choose a Zippo lighter, you can also get a Zippo warranty. The company will replace your lighter for free and you only pay for shipping. If you should know, the motto is "It works, or we fix it for free!" .

2. Butane Lighter

Butane lighters are the most common lighters we see in our daily lives.

When you are in extreme cold, butane lighters are likely to not work, and some butane lighters may also fail to ignite in the highlands.

In addition, the gas outlet of butane lighter is easily clogged.

However, the lightweight and convenient nature of the butane lighter makes it a popular choice for short trips and camping; keep it in your emergency backpack and pocket for everyday use.

Another point to note is that the choice of butane lighter must be selected with a flint to produce sparks to ignite the type of gas, if you are in a real emergency, even if the gas can not be ignited, the sparks generated can still ignite leaves and dead grass and other ignition materials.

3. Windproof Lighter

If you live in a high altitude and windy area, then a windproof lighter is the best choice.

You just need to press the button and these lighters can be lit even at 80 km/h wind speed.

In addition, the best windproof lighters can be manually controlled to produce flames at altitudes of up to 20,000 meters.

These outdoor windproof lighters are floatable, so if you accidentally drop them in the water, they won't sink.

Choose one that is brightly colored so you can easily find it in the dark.

Piezo ignition makes it easier to produce a flame, even in wet environments.

Finally, windproof lighters can generally be refilled with fuel, so you'll need to buy them inflatable cans.

4. Plasma Lighter

Plasma lighter does not produce a flame, but the charge to a certain level to produce an arc, with this arc to ignite the fire.

The interior of the lighter is a simple circuit, the switch will be turned on after the circuit is in a connected state, between the positive and negative electrodes will produce an electric arc.

This lighter produces not fire but electricity, and when the arc comes into contact with combustible materials, it quickly generates heat and ignites the combustible materials.

Plasma lighter can be windproof, waterproof, even in high winds, rainstorms and other harsh environments can be lit, no open flame, ignition is relatively safe, and can be recycled.

This lighter is easy to operate and is capable of producing higher temperatures than ordinary lighters.

One of the benefits of using a plasma lighter is that it does not require fuel and only needs to be charged for an hour or two before it can be used.

Choose a plasma lighter to pay attention to: if not very formal manufacturers of lighters, fear of safety problems, in addition is relatively speaking the battery is not durable enough.

The role of fire in the outdoors is not much to say, in order to allow you to have the ability to better adapt to the environment in the wilderness, remember to bring a lighter that is light in weight and easy to use, you can bring a few more lighters, which will be more secure for survival.

Of course, an outdoor fire is not simply a lighter, but also includes: as many matches and a candle.

Because, the more complicated something is, the easier it is to break, the fire engine is broken, you are not so bad that you can not make a fire.