[at-l] butane lighters, was waterproof matches

[lparker@cacaphony.net (L. Parker)]

Arthur,

Colibri used to make a pipe lighter shaped like a pen that would work well
for lighting a stove. The extra four inches was usually enough to keep your
fingers from getting burnt. I think I still have one upstairs in my dresser.

Actually, I think any lighter except a "child proof" BIC type would work
alright. The drawback of the BIC type lighters is that your fingers are at
the hot end of the lighter.

Lee I Joe

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
> [mailto:at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Arthur Gaudet
> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 6:30 PM
> To: at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [at-l] butane lighters, was waterproof matches
>
> Question for the group: As a non-smoker I'm not aware of the
> variations and qualities of the different lighters out there. Is
> there a preferred unit? I know the little BIC served me well, but a
> lighter-afficionado once sneared at my choice and showed me another.
> I didn't notice the brand. How about a breakdown of those commonly
> available?