You may or may not know that Zippos have been here before WWII and are very iconic lighters that are still available today. Despite the competition that comes from inexpensive and disposable lighters that you can purchase at a gas station, Zippos are still preferred by many.
Zippos have likely stuck around due to Hollywood marketing that has always managed to sneak this iconic lighter in one of the final scenes. You know, when the action hero takes his Zippo lighter out and then heroically tosses it onto the trail of gasoline before walking away. And of course, the explosion takes only takes place after our hero is out of harm's way.
Many consumers prefer Zippos because they realize that quality is better than quality. Preppers are frequently becoming interested in Zippos because they are capable of burning a variety of fuels.
On the next page, learn more about Zippos and the range of fuels they can burn. You'll also discover more about their history and why they're so valuable to survivalists today.
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to me, too limited, as long as fluid and flints last, great tools! rather a pair of full size bics and a couple alternative fire starters… i keep one bic and one mag block/sparker in my canoe vest, one in my LBE, one in my ‘trekking bag; and three each in my bug out bag.
I still top mine off when filling my truck.or pretty much any flammable liquid out there.I won’t pay for just lighter fluid.But all lighters are a thing to have,hoard and use.
Out camping one time I was out of lighter fluid and had a small bottle of cologne. Put it in my zippo it work just fine .
Why would you bring cologne camping ? never mind I don’t think I want to know
It was in the vehicle glove box ! LOL
Robert R Twiss II
Eddie Twiss
Joey Meyer
Stock up on fuel and flints, but flints are more important because even an empty Zippo is still a good spark maker. That being said, the knowledge of how to make fire without a tool is more valuable. Ten minutes on the internet on how to start fire with sticks can mean a lot.
I’ll start on dispelling two notions. Firstly, that it is as easy as rubbing two sticks together. It’s nit nearly that easy. Secondly the step above that, some think that starting fires with sticks is basically impossible. That’s simply not true. I suggest primitive technology on YouTube. You’ll be quite surprised how much paracord could be the key to starting fires, long past when your stocks of fuel and flints run out.
Modern zippos ate$#%&!@*, mine can’t seem to hold fuel for more then 2 days , and yes they’re genuine
My kit has a fire steel , a bic lighter , 25 storm proof matches and a flat magnifying lense. I haven’t learnt how to bow drill or friction fire yet , but any of it is better then a zippo
Where have you purchased your most recent zippo?
EBay , I’ve confirmed the stamps and model letters and numbers on every one
Hi Chris, check and rearrange the wick and the rayon balls and then give it a good sip of original Zippo fuel.
Worked fine for me in several (modern) Zippos and i – as a smoker – have to refill every two weeks or so.
Thanks for the tip 🙂
zippos are trash for survival. the fuel evaporates in about three days then you just have a hunk of metal. if youre carrying it around so you have a flint stiker youd be better off with a ferro rod and a knife back.
I carry and have several zippos for survival purposes. My advice is stock up in fuel too. You’re going to need it.
I have several Zippo lighters. The problem with Zippo lighters is after 3-4 days after filling with Zippo liquid fluid, it evaporates. Lighter won’t work. Doesn’t matter if it’s windproof or indestructible, it’s worthless.
BUT the gods news is companies have now come out with a butane insert. Now you have the perfect survival lighter.
I have one
Megan Shivak
2 words, Ranger Bands.
chert and metal!!!!! you could use a steel case to strike a spark hahaha!!!
All I know is I have to fill them once a week
I can start a fire with a ferro rod easier than I can with my zippo. Great cigarette lighter but I will never suggest them to someone camping. #bicallday
I have quite a few Zippos dating back to 1946, the wicks haven’t been asbestos since the late 70’s. I love Zippo lighters but I wouldn’t pack one for a survival situation if you paid me! I use a Bic as my primary and a Firesteel.com firesteel as my backup trusted friend.
The reason why I collect them. The plain brushed nickel plated ones work well as a signal mirror.
Ever had one leak while in your pocket? Not good.
Zippos can be handy but the fuel can evaporate easily.
I do like my zippos for going out on the town though , much cooler then a bic
In worst case pull the rayon out and use the sparks to light it there will still be a bit of fluid on them to help the fire start ! Just have kindling pile at the ready!
A zippo will run on any flammable based fuel such as solvent , camp fuel , or gasoline it might take a few more strikes but it does work but yeah true the fuel does evaporate pretty quick tho
I still have my zippo that my step daughter gave me years ago.
If you put a small ranger band around it, it will go weeks without needing a refill. Slows the evaporation WAY down.
If you put a small ranger band around it, it will go weeks without needing a refill. Slows the evaporation WAY down.
If you put a small ranger band around the zippo it will take weeks for the fluid to evaporate.
Use a ranger band around it and it will take weeks for the fuel to evaporate.
well, now theres a rubberband around a chunk of steel in my pocket. personally id still rather have a flint and steel. or a bic. i had a bic in my car once for over a year and it still had fluid in it.
If I knew that I may not have bought 3 butane inserts
Paul Coppage. you have a zippo I want.
What is a Ranger Band?
What is the YouTube video.
Ranger Bands are heavy duty rubber bands made from bicycle inner tube, placing your Zippo inside and appropriate size “band” will seal it and prevent, or greatly decrease, leakage and evaporation.
https://youtu.be/z9n9rqb-lvY
Might just be me but I found I quite liked his channel and watched through all of them, from the shelters to the fish traps.
https://youtu.be/z9n9rqb-lvY
Might just be me but I found I quite liked his channel and watched through all of them, from the shelters to the fish traps.