Lighting with a zippo

[jp1979]

I have 3 or 4 torch lighters already, I got the soft flame insert to try it and for taking to the cigar shop.

[Brent Strande]

You're not constantly refilling torch lighters?

[Demuths1770]

You're not constantly refilling torch lighters?

after usually 8-10 lights i have to a zippo is a every week afair because the fuel evaporates usually

[jp1979]

You're not constantly refilling torch lighters?

yes, but I still have my initial bottle of butane from a year and a half ago. So it obviously doesn't take much to fill it up.

[Emperor Zurg]

yes, but I still have my initial bottle of butane from a year and a half ago. So it obviously doesn't take much to fill it up.

You're also probably not putting the lighter in the freezer for 5 minutes or so before filling it so you get a partial fill.
Chill before fill and it'll last a long time

(... and with that, here come the 'purgers' )

[Sigaar]

I smoke indoors during the winter, and like a soft flame. Been using a Zippo with the thunderbird butane insert for about 2 months. I give it a 9 out 10 for indoor use. Only issue is I sometimes need to give the lighter a good tap when I get a tiny flame. I'm guessing the jet gets a bit clogged. After a couple taps, it always seems to go back to
normal.

[bluenoser]

So being that I smoke entirely out doors I probably would benefit from a torch, less troubles getting a decent light

[Hardheaded]

I have not noticed much flavor difference with a zippo. Ive only had a few from the last few weeks. My wife was nice enough to buy me an engraved zippo so I'm going to use it. Too bad its not a standard size zippo or I would just get a butane insert.

[bluenoser]

I think that's the route I'll take. Mine doesn't have any sentimental value but I've had it for as long as I can remember. Now single flame or double?

[AlanS]

Blake I have a better question maybe you can help. What good is a lighter when the cigar is FROZEN? Lol