[at-l] Considerations.

[shane@theplacewithnoname.com (Shane Steinkamp)]

> Lighter fluid is a fairly good solvent.

It's also a dryer, and in many cases an irritant.

> Lighter fluid is a decent accelerant.

Alcohol is better for both applications.

> The Zippo Lighter is better constructed than the Bic style gas lighter,
> making it more reliable.

Agreed.

> The Zippo Lighter is more versatile.

Agreed.

> A gas lighter with a translucent case does let you monitor your fuel
> usage and anticipate when to replace it, but the multiple usage of
> lighter fluid may justify carrying an extra quantity.

Even being a smoker, a single fill of a Zippo will last you at LEAST a week,
and usually two weeks.  Unless your town stops are further apart than that,
you wouldn't have to carry extra.

> (Carry extra flints and an extra wick in the lighter.)

I don't remember the last time I changed wicks in my zippo...  Probably an
uneccesary item...

Shane