Best Lighter

[mass_burner]

You know, I just realized yesterday that i've had the same lighter, a Calico Hot Shot 2 - Flexible since September/October. These disposable type lighters usually last about a month if that.

 

[macattack_ga]

A propane torch works well to.

I don't have to use it much.
The last fire I lit was on halloween... but it was still burning this morning.

 

[Grisu]

Lasts me about 2 winters and I am no 24/7 burner.

 

[Warm_in_NH]

Three pack of blue diamond wooden matches, 300 per box, 900 total for $7. Used 1/3 of one box.

Sure the consumption will increase as I start to think about not burning 24/7. Gonna have to learn how to build and light a fire again.

 

[mass_burner]

I can just imagine those all over the place as my daughter plays with them. She's very creative, but the mess!

 

[Woody Stover]

I just use a regular lighter. I pretty much build the load, except for the front. Then I put a couple of small kindling splits in the front, to form a "V." I use a split-in-half Meeco square, lighting them outside the door and placing them in the "V." I add a couple little Pine kindlings and let them get burning good, then load up the rest of the front, and off we go.

 

[begreen]

I like the longer reach of a fireplace/BBQ lighter and I like it to be refillable. Bernzomatic makes these at a reasonable price.

 

[Grisu]

I can just imagine those all over the place as my daughter plays with them. She's very creative, but the mess!

They are sitting on the fireplace mantel. My son could probably get to them by now but he is 8 years old and knows not to play with matches.

 

[scooby074]

 

[webby3650]

I should be good for a few years. I admit, I did use 2 matches this year.

 

[mass_burner]

I like the longer reach of a fireplace/BBQ lighter

me too, the hot-shot is also flexible.

 

[Bluezx636]

Nothing better then a Bic Lighter. They cost $1 and it's a challenge not to lose it before it wears out.