Soto Pocket Torch Review
 

I just wanted to do this little review of a great idea for a lighter. I thought I'd pass this along as I think it would be a handy travel lighter for those who can't bring butane onto a plane or those who may worry about finding butane for their lighters on a trip. And for about $20, I think this product is a winner.

I got to play around with one of these yesterday, and I must say I came away impressed. It's a small torch lighter that uses those cheap, square disposable lighters (easily found anywhere) as the fuel canister. You just drop the disposable lighter into the bottom, snap the top back on and you have an instant torch lighter. The only drawback, if it is one, is that it doesn't work with rounded Bic disposable lighters. Those disposable square lighters can be bought in singles or in packs of 8 for around $2 or so. So it's fairly economical to fuel.

Now this might not be your primary lighter (or maybe it would!), but for those traveling or to use in a pinch, I think it's great. I found out after the fact that this was winner of an Editor's Choice Award from an outdoor magazine. BTW, it's made in Japan for those that may be wondering.

I've included the link and some pictures.

http://www.sotooutdoors.com/pocket.html

http://www.sotooutdoors.com/images/poke-4.jpg

http://www.sotooutdoors.com/images/poke-3.jpg

http://www.sotooutdoors.com/images/poke-2.jpg

Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review
 

Cool Looking!:banger I Wonder How It Holds Up Over Time?

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Wow, nice find Ron! Is it TSA approved?

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Very cool...thanks Ron.

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looks cool.
Butane soft flame lighter = Cool with current TSA regs.....


Funny looking device that looks like an empty torch = Not gonna be cool with TSA, even if empty.
Especially if a TSA guy with 1/4 of a brain sees that all you have to do is put a (currently) kosher soft flame lighter in it.
I like the concept and idea though, for something to have at home! It will be interesting to see how the design holds up over many many refills and lighting cycles.

Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review
 

very cool idea

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Nice!

If this thing is durable, I would probably pick one up.

For around $18 it looks like a good buy.

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But even if it wasn't TSA approved, just toss it in your luggage with no cartridge, and pick up a lighter at your destination and you're good to go.

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neat concept durability may be another thing