{"id":447,"date":"2020-09-10T16:28:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T16:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalspace.com\/?p=447"},"modified":"2022-03-25T09:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T09:55:51","slug":"are-zippos-or-plasma-lighters-good-for-survival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/are-zippos-or-plasma-lighters-good-for-survival\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Zippos Or Plasma Lighters Good for Survival?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Zippo lighters have been around since about 1930, while plasma lighters are relative newcomers to the market of pocket lighters. The technology used in each of these lighters is completely different, and their uses, as a result, are a little different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zippo lighters and plasma lighters will work as survival lighters, but there are better options available than both these lighters for survival. However, the zippo is the better lighter of the two when it comes to suitability as a survival lighter due to better fuel availability, hands-free capability, and the ability to make use of the lighter even once the fuel has run out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how do these two very different types of lighters stack up in the role of a survival lighter? Are they any good in this role, and can they be relied upon to work when you need them most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Zippo lighter works in a fairly similar manner to a butane lighter, with the main difference being the fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially a Zippo lighter is a steel container where the fuel is stored, with a wick that is in constant contact with the fuel. A wheel is turned, which scrapes a flint, creating sparks that ignites the fuel at the wick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fuel storage area of the Zippo contains a cotton material, similar to cotton balls, which soaks up the liquid fuel and helps to reduce the evaporation a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The replaceable wick is in contact with these cotton balls, and thus, the fuel, which the wick, in turn, soaks up. A piece of the wick protrudes through the top of the lighter, and the amount of the wick protruding can be adjusted to provide a larger or smaller flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The flint, which is also replaceable, is mounted on the top of the lighter, and it has a striker wheel located next to it. A spring in the flint holder keeps the flint in contact with the striker wheel, even as it begins to get worn down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning the flint striker wheel produces sparks from the flint, which are directed towards the fuel-laden wick, which ignites and provides a flame as the fuel burns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design of the Zippo lighter has some pros and cons, which we will discuss when we talk about the suitability of both lighters for survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does A Zippo Lighter Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n