Top 7 BEST Survival Lighters in 2024

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Im not ready to replace my butane lighters with an Arc lighter..they are all kinda jinky.

[@martinswart1539]

And then as the BIC brand they forgot the CLIPPER range. also reliable. comes with removable flint unit

[@ooglemcboogle1535]

will the tg plasma lighter THEORRORETICLY light pam oil spray like a flamethe thrower ?

[@BestSurvivalGear]

We haven't tried this, but in theory, yes, a plasma lighter could ignite Pam oil spray like a flamethrower.

[@neoaliphant]

ive got a plasmas lighter in camo like the one featured, its awesome, but butane better for mini blowtorch uses..both in my kit

[@BestSurvivalGear]

that's true, we also prefer butane :)

[@dominikguzman]

The Clipper lighters are actually more better than the BIC lighters, and are also pretty cool.

[@wilcoxtactical3716]

Why are they "more better"?

[@Caasiah]

@@wilcoxtactical3716they are reusable

[@pyrosmoak53]

Imo they're better bc you can refill both the butane and the flint. The flint striker assembly can be removed and used like a spark-light or ust spark wheel. Plus they're a bit smaller so they take up less room in a kit, tin, or pocket.

[@ramin326]

None of these are "survival lighters." These are light duty camping lighters or barbeques at best. Survival lighters run flint strikers, ferro-rods, tinder, oil, or lenses.

[@BestSurvivalGear]

for those we have a different topic - if you check our channel - best fire starters! These are only lighters :)

[@KarelLiszka]

Zippo make inserts butane

[@jonny777bike]

I’d say have both butane and plasma. If you have solar panels. If there was a way to generate butane.

[@BestSurvivalGear]

maybe in the future :)

[@patryks9048]

when talking about zippo its worth meantion a polish resistance sabotage lighter

[@nickprague1481]

Old school rules. Some of the other lighters are quite nice the Zippo is still hard to beat.

[@BestSurvivalGear]

True, I'm also a big fan of Zippo.

[@D2G10]

Whoever came up with this top list has zero idea about survival. Zippo at #1 lmao and the Notorious B.I.C.

[@BestSurvivalGear]

It’s interesting to see how different preferences can be when it comes to survival essentials. Ranking Zippo at #1 is due to its durability and the ability to perform in windy conditions, though I see why some might question its placement. As for the Notorious B.I.C., it’s known for being reliable and cost-effective. What are your top picks for survival lighters?

[@D2G10]

@@BestSurvivalGear zippo evaporates like crazy. You will have a dry tank in 5 days max even if u don't use it at all. Can’t be used as a survival fire source.

[@D2G10]

@@BestSurvivalGear B.I.C. Was a sarcasm as you did not know that it is pronounced as BEEK not B I C.

[@D2G10]

@@BestSurvivalGear as for the list. i would remove zippo and add clipper.

[@gruntovik]

Petromax - one year on war - top, not in yang scout games.

[@BestSurvivalGear]

Thank you for your recommendation

[@qbanlink25]

you selected the one lighter that has "to be filled" every couple of weeks cuz it leaks and evaporates as the #1 survival lighter. In a survival situation do you really think people would like to carry around extra lighter fluid with them or just use a plastic BIC lighter that as you said will get the job done and lasts much much longer? Ounces makes pounds, if you're rucking anywhere weight matters.