Great lighter at sea level
This lighter works great at home in my garage. However I had difficulties getting it to work ( as others complained about) when we went camping in the mountains at 7000 feet. Thinking about why they failed when camping, it occurred to me that it is simply that the lighters are designed for conditions at sea level and that at higher elevations the lower air pressure, oxygen level and temperature will make it more difficult for a butane lighter to ignite and maintain a flame. Nothing is wrong with the lighter - it turns out a standard butane lighter is only good up to ~6500ft and not work above ~9000ft. Surprisingly the old flint Bic lighters reportedly will work if they are warm and the fuel valve is turn all the way up. Some manufacturers do make high altitude butane lighters if you want a reliable lighter for the mountains. Read more




















