Which lighter???

[Randy_LL]

in new york they sell a very inexpensive one at any bodega and its clear so you see when your running low ,, let me know if you want me to pick you up some

[Jimbo57]

For the bucks, you can't beat the Ronsons. Picked up four about a month ago at Walmart for just less than three bucks apiece. Two for the house, one for my truck and one for the office. I left two just to be nice about it. Both still there the other day. If they are there again, they're mine!

The cashier was surprised they had any. She said they must have just come in because nobody ever finds them. They were on the aisle for the cashier at the cigs/cigars section. Local Walgreen and CVS don't carry them.

Anybody need any, let me know and I'll be more than happy to get them.

[pro2625]

The ronson jet lite is by far the best lighter on the market. Id have no problem paying $30 if they charged that much for them as they are super reliable

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by MusicMan

I need inexpensive lighter with a fuel window as a back-up, which do you suggest. I appreciate the help.

No fuel window but absolutely the most reliable torch I have found would be the Ronson Jetlite by far. It is small but goes a long time on a fill. Only negative I have found is it does not do well with larger ring gauges, just not designed right for them. 50 RG and down though it works fine and great for touching up the larger ones. All that for $2.96 at Walmart and $3.00 at Big Lots when you can find them.

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by Aaron871

I'm new to this "torch" phenomenon. What happened to the Zippo or a big wooden match?

Match does not work in the wind and Zippo fluid smells up your cigar. Torch is the answer unless you are in a room with no air circulating when a fine cigar match is wonderful.

[piperdown]

Originally Posted by pro2625

The ronson jet lite is by far the best lighter on the market. Id have no problem paying $30 if they charged that much for them as they are super reliable

Let's see, got two Ronson's in the van, in the suburban, in the car, one in my 5 travel humi and two in my dresser......cheap and bulletproof! They are awesome lighters as everyone has pointed out. I get mine at a CVS pharmacy.
I wouldn't have known about these lighters were it not for the recommendations of the BOTL's here on the list. Listen well as they know what they are talking about!

[Captain53]

Originally Posted by piperdown

Let's see, got two Ronson's in the van, in the suburban, in the car, one in my 5 travel humi and two in my dresser......cheap and bulletproof! They are awesome lighters as everyone has pointed out. I get mine at a CVS pharmacy.
I wouldn't have known about these lighters were it not for the recommendations of the BOTL's here on the list. Listen well as they know what they are talking about!

I also learned about them here and appreciate the knowledge shared on the site. Just like you I keep a Ronson stored in every vehicle, hunting packs and a dozen or so in the backup drawer just in case they quit making them or something. Make great little gifts, worth $30 and cost $3!

[roughrider]

While I love the Ronson, the only problem is that the damn trigger gets real hot when toasting a cigar. I e-mailed them about this problem and asked them to offer a side trigger (like the Dupont X-Tend) in any future redesign. They said that they'd forward the suggestion to their engineers.





In the mean time, I've been using this Blazer PB-207 look-a-like lighter I bought off of dealextreme.com





http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1320


It costs $2.78 with free shipping. I've been using it for several months and am very happy with it. It holds a ton of fuel and lasts a long time. Plus, you can't go wrong for $2.78 shipped.

[havanajohn]

Buy two Ronsons... That way you have a backup.

[RedDragon888]

I have a Firebird by Colibri. Paid $15.00 for it. Looks nice, handles nice, but you can't depend on the flame at all. Not consistent, I personally would not recommend it.

[yzingerr]

Another vote for Ronson, though as it has been said... no fuel window!

[RedDragon888]

Just purchased the Ronson, so far so good.....and only $3 bucks!

[DaReallyPoGigolo]

Another fan of the Ronson here.

[Demasoni]

Originally Posted by roughrider

In the mean time, I've been using this Blazer PB-207 look-a-like lighter I bought off of dealextreme.com





DealExtreme: $2.78 Jet 1300-C Butane Lighter


It costs $2.78 with free shipping. I've been using it for several months and am very happy with it. It holds a ton of fuel and lasts a long time. Plus, you can't go wrong for $2.78 shipped.

Wow, thats the type of lighter I've been looking for. Huge fuel chamber, cheap, and from the videos I watched it lights every time. The xikar I have looks pretty, but it take a couple attempts to get a flame going, and runs out of gas after lighting 2 sticks.

[roughrider]

Originally Posted by Demasoni

Wow, thats the type of lighter I've been looking for. Huge fuel chamber, cheap, and from the videos I watched it lights every time. The xikar I have looks pretty, but it take a couple attempts to get a flame going, and runs out of gas after lighting 2 sticks.

I've been using it exclusively for a few months now and so far it's been great. I can light 10-15 cigars before a refill. Plus, for $2.78 shipped, you really can't lose. I just wish it also had a soft flame feature.