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Review on ๐Ÿ”ฅ XIFEI Dual Arc Butane Lighter - Refillable Windproof Plasma Portable USB Rechargeable with LED Display Power 2 in 1 Lighter for Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Adventure, Survival Tactical by Jairo Cunha

Revainrating 5 out of 5

GREAT lighter = best lighter for hiking!

I have tried several lighters/igniters over the years. They all work great at lower altitudes, but when you climb mountains they start to wobble. I think it has something to do with air pressure but who knows. What I do know is that this one WORKS up to 7000 feet. Most of what I do is in that altitude range, so I'm very, very happy! I like his "double" character. If you have flammable material, you can use a plasma igniter. When you're crawling under a bunch of twigs and sticks to light pine cones to start a fire, an adjustable flame is perfect! I turn it on medium heat and about an inch of fire comes out of the top. The body is a pleasing anodized metal. The hinge and cover are strong and won't break, so they are strong enough to be used in the mountains. If there is one downside to this beautiful device, it might be that the battery takes up space that would normally have more room for butane fuel. Knowing that you can refill before each adventure and that you will have enough to make a fire in the mountains for a few days or a week. Ouch! Their customer service reps are amazing too! When I got my first (I have several now) and filled it with butane I couldn't get the flame to burn continuously. I thought there was a problem so I contacted them at Revain and they sent me a second unit. During this time I realized the problem was an air pocket inside that was stopping the constant flame. I played with the flame height adjustment screw, increasing and decreasing it. This seemed to solve the bubble problem, because now the flame burns continuously. Try this if you have this problem! You'll love this durable, well-made and attractive fire starter! I am very happy with mine and I think you will love it too! Watch my video to see how it looks using plasma and flame. Enjoy!

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Good but not great