The most reliable lighter

[yes please]

My current lighter is somewhat unreliable. I am looking to buy a new one. What is the most reliable lighter on the market for under 50.00?

Thanks

[white_s2k]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

[poriggity]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu


Yup.. I need to pick up a bunch of em.. sooon.
Scott

[thetpi825]

Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

[longknocker]

My go to is the Ronson Jet-Lite, but my "Bling" lighter is a Vector triple torch. Never fails!:tu

[cherrybomb]

st dupont xtend never fails to light on the first click as long as use vector five times refined!

[King James]

For me, has to be the pb-207. Most reliable, no frills lighter that will get your cigar lit no matter what the conditions

[lightning9191]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

:tpd: or a Blazer

[Tripp]

Though I still stand by my handful of Ronson's, my Zippo Blu is my go-to... I love it, and have never had an issue with it.

[ahc4353]

For the money I don't know how you can beat a Ronson. Mine have worked perfectly. Never had a chance to try the Blazer.

Table lighter is a Vector Tundra. Fantastic lighter.

[icehog3]

My first PB-207 Blazer lasted 4 years before dying...and each fill lights a couple hundred cigars. I am on my second one now, and will always have one around. :2

[huero71]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

Damn, I've really got to get one of these. Seems like no one ever has problems with them.

[icehog3]

Damn, I've really got to get one of these. Seems like no one ever has problems with them.

$3 each...get a dozen! ;)

[gr8stag]

Xikar would be the best bet, plenty of styles $50.00 and under. Can't beat the lifetime warranty and the free leather case they send you when you register the lighter at their web site.

[huero71]

$3 each...get a dozen! ;)

Now you're talking! :dance:

[WyGuy]

Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

Have to agree, mines never let me down!

[SmokeyJoe]

I am really enjoying my Blue Rhino... great lighter!

http://heartfeltindustries.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BR013
NEW!!! Blue Rhino Lighter made especially for Golfers.

This New Lighter from Blue Rhino is designed with the Golfer in mind. It has two very unique features that can be used on the course.

The Blue Rhino Golf has a fold out Ball Mark Repair Tool and a Ball Mark that is magnetically attached to the nose of the lighter. The lighter itself is a strong triple flame blue torch lighter that is extremely windproof.


$22.95 right now... and offering a 10% discount. :tu

[Silound]

I have a huge collection of lighters floating around.

Several expensive lighters like my ST Dupont, Davidoff, Montecristo (ST knockoff), and a couple Porsche Designs that I carry when I want to flash some style.

Several daily use lighters like my PB-207, my Colibri Reload (absolutely love this lighter, a year and a half, never had a problem with it), two random Xikars (have no idea where they even came from), and a beat up old Porsche PD4 that has seen better days. All of which are day to day use lighters that I pick up and carry around.

Then I have dozens of Ronson's scattered around me. Couple in my truck, tackle boxes, desk, by my keys, couple at work, one right now that I'm modifying on my porch, and a ton of new ones I have stashed somewhere that I can't find....



I'd say get yourself a dozen Ronson's to start with, then maybe graduate into a Blazer or Xikar, then something nicer. Unless you spend a lot of time in company that you really want to impress an image upon, avoid dropping a wad on something really expensive because you'll probably end up managing to scratch your "scratch proof" ST lighter and paying a small fortune to get it repaired! (story for another day...and this is why I keep my good lighters only for use on classy occasions and not during the yard work).

[Smokin Gator]

I don't own an expensive lighter. I don't see any need to. I have three of those "smiley face' lighters. I think they are Xikar. The smiley face is long since worn off but these lighters have never failed me.

I also bought a store display of 12 Jet Lites off of eBay for about $20. I have given about half of them away and the other half are buried in the closet.

[stearns]

bought 10 ronsons, usually if i grab two one will work fine. a good lighter to have around, like others have said, one that you dont mind giving away to a stranger in need of a light

stearns

[OLS]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

:wo:tu

[OLS]

Damn, I've really got to get one of these. Seems like no one ever has problems with them.Oh no, I have had problems with them...and thrown them out of a moving car. For 3 bucks,
I expect an occasional dud to surface. One I had wouldn't shut off when I let
the trigger go, one had a switch go. Total investment in duds, 5.97.
Total investment in Jetlites...about 50 bucks. I have a dozen and a half left.
They are just great lil lighters for a very low cost. The only reason I mention the duds is that just as many
people have horror stories about their 75 dollar lighter inexplicably breaking, or having trouble with the
repair/replace process. I am just saying, certis parabus, go with the Jet-Lite.

[MajorCaptSilly]

My best bang for the buck lighters are the Tiger brand. I get 3-4 of their dual torch lighters from ebay for around 5-7 bucks each and keep them everywhere I need a lighter. I have one that has lasted 4 years with no problems.

MCS

[wayner123]

My best bang for the buck lighters are the Tiger brand. I get 3-4 of their dual torch lighters from ebay for around 5-7 bucks each and keep them everywhere I need a lighter. I have one that has lasted 4 years with no problems.

MCS

:tpd: This man knows what he is talking about.

You can also go to dealextreme.com and pick up any of the torch lighter that looks similar to the Blazer's. You can usually find them for $2 and free shipping.

The Ronson's I have had have always crapped out. I have had the torch one like MCS describes for over a year now, and I have dropped it multiple times and mistreated it, and it still works like a charm.

[BlackDog]

I've got a 3 torch Nibo that my mother gave me a couple years ago, and 4 Ronson Jet Lites. So far, knock on wood, they all work perfectly.

[longknocker]

Though I still stand by my handful of Ronson's, my Zippo Blu is my go-to... I love it, and have never had an issue with it.

Interesting: Mine lights only 1/2 the time. Maybe I need to send it back to Zippo?

[longknocker]

For the money I don't know how you can beat a Ronson. Mine have worked perfectly. Never had a chance to try the Blazer.

Table lighter is a Vector Tundra. Fantastic lighter.

:tu I'm with Al! Always take 2-3 Ronsons when I play golf & Vector for the "Special Occasions"!:)

[longknocker]

I am really enjoying my Blue Rhino... great lighter!

http://heartfeltindustries.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BR013



$22.95 right now... and offering a 10% discount. :tuYou talked me into it, Joe! The "Golf" edition got me!:tu

[SmokeyJoe]

You talked me into it, Joe! The "Golf" edition got me!:tu


Ha ha ha ha :r

I'm a sucker for gadgets. So far, this one has worked flawlessly. I only use triple refined fuel, or better, and it works like a champ. :D

[croatan]

The most reliable lighters I've ever used are the PB-207s. I'm on my second one now. Lost my first a few years ago. They always work and they'll light a few boxes of cigars before they need to be refilled.

I also have a few dozen other lights lying around, some more expensive, some less expensive. The ones from dealextreme are great for leaving places you're likely to smoke. I keep them in my office, briefcase, golf bag, car, etc. The expensive ones are nice if you don't want to carry a welding torch in your suit pocket.

I have one of the Ronsons, too, but don't use it often because I never know how much fuel is in it. I like lighters with clear bodies so that I can see EXACTLY how much fuel is left.

[Mr.Maduro]

PB - 207. (Clear) :tu

[ahc4353]

The most reliable lighters I've ever used are the PB-207s. I'm on my second one now. Lost my first a few years ago. They always work and they'll light a few boxes of cigars before they need to be refilled.

I also have a few dozen other lights lying around, some more expensive, some less expensive. The ones from dealextreme are great for leaving places you're likely to smoke. I keep them in my office, briefcase, golf bag, car, etc. The expensive ones are nice if you don't want to carry a welding torch in your suit pocket.

I have one of the Ronsons, too, but don't use it often because I never know how much fuel is in it. I like lighters with clear bodies so that I can see EXACTLY how much fuel is left.

Great point! It's the only thing I don't like.

[gnukfu]

The PB-207 is my everyday lighter and it works perfectly and lights a lot of cigars between fuel tank refills. The Ronson Jetlite is my other go to lighter - it's in my locker at the B&M - works like a charm.

[Savvy]

Get the PB-207 Blazer. Great lighter, very reliable, massive tank for butane. It's well under your budget too. With the money you save you can pick up a few Ronson's if you want to.

I also suggest the clear Blazer. Always know your butane level that way.:tu

[Chris.]

$3 each...get a dozen! ;)

You will definitely need a dozen. They are great lighters, but they will fail eventually. I had one that I used a lot for a few months and finally it stopped clicking to light the fuel. Not sure why, but I just tossed it since I have 4 more. Way better than the unreliable Guiness colibri firebird I have.

[MNSmoker]

Like many others around here, I also recommend the Blazer PB-207. I bought this lighter over a year ago, and it has worked perfectly for me every time.

[DPD6030]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

:tpd: I have a bunch of these and as long as they have fuel I have had no problems with them. Light every time.

[WildBlueSooner]

Whoever gifted me my Ronson..and I have my suspicions, should know that I love it and have put all others away for storage :)

[TXRebel]

Get the PB-207 Blazer. Great lighter, very reliable, massive tank for butane. It's well under your budget too. With the money you save you can pick up a few Ronson's if you want to.

:tpd: +1

[-MG-]

Ronson Jetlite - $3 at WalMart or CVS :tu

:tpd: The only time my Ronson misbehaves is when its a few lights away from being empty. For me its just a 'feature' that lets me know it's time to refill :tu

[ahc4353]

UPDATE!!!! :sad:

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin. :sad

Oh well for three or four bucks it's back to Walgreen's! :dance:

[lightning9191]

UPDATE!!!! :sad:

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin. :sad



I'm sorry for you loss. You should smoke a cigar and lay your Ronson to rest.:ss

[Tripp]

Though most Ronsons do eventually fail, Jquirit has been using the same Jetlite for about 2 years...

[eber]

Xikar would be the best bet, plenty of styles $50.00 and under. Can't beat the lifetime warranty and the free leather case they send you when you register the lighter at their web site.

:tpd: I have a Xikar plunge that a friend gave me for my B-Day, I use it daily, I have probably re-filled it ~5-6 times since the middle of March (it holds a TON of fuel)

[Chris.]

UPDATE!!!! :sad:

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin. :sad

Oh well for three or four bucks it's back to Walgreen's! :dance:

That's what happened to mine last month. Not a big deal since it was soo cheap. I think that's why people love them. they are cheap and reliable. THough they do fail eventually(as do most if not all lighters), they are soo cheap, it's hard to get upset about it.

[ucla695]

For me, has to be the pb-207. Most reliable, no frills lighter that will get your cigar lit no matter what the conditions

PB-207 gets my vote too. It's not the slickest looking lighter, but it does its job very well. :tu

[Cigary]

Ronson gets my vote as well. When I first learned of them I use to be one of those guys who would pay $100 plus for a "good" lighter and probably went thru at least $1000 plus. When I got my first Ronson 6 months ago I thought that this thing looks good, lights great, takes a recharge wonderfully with 3x fuel and lights first time every time. Next time I went back to the store I bought a dozen of them and am still using the first one I bought but if I lose it or it stops working,,,BFD. As far as I am concerned I have enough lighters to last me the rest of my life and for $36,,,where do you find a better deal?

[longknocker]

Ronson gets my vote as well. When I first learned of them I use to be one of those guys who would pay $100 plus for a "good" lighter and probably went thru at least $1000 plus. When I got my first Ronson 6 months ago I thought that this thing looks good, lights great, takes a recharge wonderfully with 3x fuel and lights first time every time. Next time I went back to the store I bought a dozen of them and am still using the first one I bought but if I lose it or it stops working,,,BFD. As far as I am concerned I have enough lighters to last me the rest of my life and for $36,,,where do you find a better deal?

:tu

[longknocker]

Ha ha ha ha :r

I'm a sucker for gadgets. So far, this one has worked flawlessly. I only use triple refined fuel, or better, and it works like a champ. :D

Got mine today from David @ Heartfelt. Works great and got it in 2 days!:dance: Thanks for the "Tip", Smokey Joe!:tu

[Homebrewer]

I bought one of these on ebay for $12 and it's been rocking for a while now.
http://i43.tinypic.com/21s9h.jpg

[Waynegro1]

My first PB-207 Blazer lasted 4 years before dying...and each fill lights a couple hundred cigars. I am on my second one now, and will always have one around. :2

:tpd:

I've had my PB-207 Blazer for 3 years, although not the fanciest appearance, it gets the job done and that's what it's all about. I can always count on it and I've never had to "click" it more then twice. Tom is spot on pertaining to the reservoir. It's a big one.:tu

I also have a Blazer Chief II, which is just as reliable and very easy on the eyes, but a bit more than $50.00.

[CigarGuy88]

Definitely the Blazer PB-207!! Love the thing!

[boom]

This guy..... works every time.....:D
http://www.lightersdirect.com/images/goftravelerpop2.jpg

[RGD.]

What is the most reliable lighter on the market for under 50.00?


Hands down it's the lowly -

http://www.bicworld.com/images_upload/produits/j26.jpg


:ss


Ron

[scooter]

I bought one of these on ebay for $12 and it's been rocking for a while now.
http://i43.tinypic.com/21s9h.jpg

I have one of these, works great and holds a lot of fuel.:tu

[yes please]

I just bought one of these. Thanks. This has been helpful.

[raisin]

I would argue that the ultimate synergy of form v function resides in the Dupont xtend.

[Jimbo14]

Anything by Xikar. They come with a lifetime guarantee which is what sold me on them.

I have a Xikar Exodus - It is such a great lighter (BTW I prefer a soft flame)

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p/200/m/x/m-xkexo580s.jpg

[s15driftking]

I have had a ronson for abotu 7 months now... the only time its ever "not lit" was when it was very low on fuel. For 3 bucks you cant buy a better lighter.

Here's an interesting question, whos got the oldest working ronson?

[shadow king]

My old crappy bic finally died on me, I had read this thread before so I headed out to Walmart in search of the ronson. Man I can't believe I did not goto this lighter earlier in my smoking career! This is the best lighter I've ever had and the price made me giggle like a little girl. I bought a Jetlite and a bottle of butane for Five Bucks!

If anyone is looking for a cheap lighter thats high quality (no pun intended), get the Ronson Jetlite!!

[wshan]

Just got a Lotus L29 lighter...great stuff...new favorite lighter.

[chippewastud79]

Colibri Firebird. Works everytime :D


No really it does, never had to purge or clean it out or anything. When it is getting low on juice I just fill'er up.

A Vector and Xikar Executive also work like a charm for me everytime. Haven't had any problems with my Nibo triple flame either, but I don't like the huge flame and small tank :tu

[STYX&STONED]

I grab a new Ronson everytime I hit CVS to pick up a script. take them home and toss them in a drawer and that way there is ALWAYS a decent lighter in the house.

Oh yea, & then if (when) Marc starts *****ing that he wants 1......:tu

[BlackIrish]

Picked up my first Ronson JetLite from CVS over the weekend. The best purchase I've made. As long as they're available, I'll never spend more than $4.49 on a lighter again.

[kelmac07]

$ 4.49??? Only $ 2.94 at Walmart. Buy a few each time I stop in.

[longknocker]

$ 4.49??? Only $ 2.94 at Walmart. Buy a few each time I stop in.

:tu That's what I do!:)

[BlackIrish]

$ 4.49??? Only $ 2.94 at Walmart. Buy a few each time I stop in.

I live in the city, and unfortunately there aren't any Wally Worlds nearby, so I've got to pay the bastages at CVS too much money.

[Chris.]

At least you guys can find them locally. Walmart, cvs, walgreens...none of them carry the ronson in my areas.

[WildBlueSooner]

At least you guys can find them locally. Walmart, cvs, walgreens...none of them carry the ronson in my areas.

I am in the same boat. I have one that was bombed to me and I need to get some more before they get hard to findl or mine breaks. I am sure someone would gladly send you a few if you paid. Try posting in WTB section. :tu

[Chris.]

I got mine from Ronson on their website. It's not too expensive and I bought 6 of them.

[Chris.]

Just used this one for the first time today.I got it for $10 on Make an Offer. It works great! Fires up on the first click and lights the cigar very well! We'll see how it holds up in a couple months. It's a Nibo Space 6 triple flame.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/BTTfromSavorTheStick002.jpg

[hotreds]

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j/k http://www.romancingsingapore.com/articlefiles/thumbnail_58744banned.jpg

[KenS]

I have a couple of Ronson's as well, but I noticed that most people in the thread talked about having a bunch of them. I think that makes them the cheapest reasonably reliable lighters, but not what the OP asked. Let's face it, if you need a dozen of them, they might not be the most reliable. I hate it when I have only one with me on the golf course, and it fails me ... tough to run into the house to grab another.

I think I'll checkout that PB-207 that I keep hearing about...

[Chris.]

Try the CG-001. I plan to buy one soon. I have friends with them and they are great lighters.
http://www.buylighters.com/Blazer_bymfg_7-0-1.html

[WildBlueSooner]

I have a couple of Ronson's as well, but I noticed that most people in the thread talked about having a bunch of them. I think that makes them the cheapest reasonably reliable lighters, but not what the OP asked. Let's face it, if you need a dozen of them, they might not be the most reliable. I hate it when I have only one with me on the golf course, and it fails me ... tough to run into the house to grab another.

I think I'll checkout that PB-207 that I keep hearing about...

I think most people have a bunch because they tend to lose them. I am on #1 :tu

[bigloo]

Just used this one for the first time today.I got it for $10 on Make an Offer. It works great! Fires up on the first click and lights the cigar very well! We'll see how it holds up in a couple months. It's a Nibo Space 6 triple flame.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/BTTfromSavorTheStick002.jpg

I have the same lighter, in fact two of them (for some reason I enjoy having many cheap lighters). Anyway, these work great and light first time everytime, but get yourself a big bottle of fuel, this are very hungry lighters.

[Chris.]

I love the adjustment and emptying tool they give you with the lighter too! Found it for $12.9X on buylighters with free shipping! I paid $15 shipped for mine. I know where I'll go for a replacement if I ever have to. these also have a warranty that I haven't had time to look into yet.

[cigarflip]

Blazer CG-001 and Dupont X-tend!