Specialized "windproof" butane lighters are manufactured for demanding conditions such as shipboard, high altitude, and wet climates. Some dedicated models double as synthetic rope cutters. Such lighters are often far hotter than normal lighters (those that use a "soft flame") and can burn in excess of 1,100° Celsius. Contrary to common misconception, the windproof capabilities are not achieved from "higher pressure" fuel. Windproof lighters use the same fuel (butane) as standard lighters, and therefore develop the same vapor pressure. The difference is that windproof lighters pass the butane/air mixture through a catalytic coil. An electric spark starts the initial flame, and soon after the coil is hot enough to sustain a catalytic reaction and cause the fuel/air mixture to burn on contact. In essence, the flame is constantly reignited by the coil.
Which one is the best?
Ultimate Survival Technologies BlastMatch Fire Starter
Coghlan's Magnesium Fire Starter
Brunton Striker Firestarter
Brunton Striker Fire Starter Stainless Steel
A fire starter is a useful gadget in camping and survival situations. Humans have been starting fires for many, many years, and seem to always be discovering new and creative ways to make fire more easily. Which of these great fire starting products do you think the most effective for starting a quick and warming fire in the worst conditions?
Sunforce Products 15W Solar Battery Charging Kit - 50033
Solio Mono-a Solar Battery Charger
Brunton Solaris 26 Solar charger - 26 Watt
SIIG Solar Portable Battery Charger Solar charger - Li-Ion 800 mAh
Lenmar PowerPort Solar charger - Li-Ion 2100 mAh
Using the sun to charge your batteries is incredibly easy. As the image to the left indicates, all you need is a battery, a solar panel and a simple diode to effect a miniature power grid that's quite sufficient for satiating moderate electrical current requirements when away from the traditional power gird. Which of these solar battery charging solutions do you like best, if you're not going to build one yourself?
Camp Chef EX60LW Explorer - 2 Burner Propane Stove
MSR WhisperLite Internationale Stove Stoves 11780
Brunton Raptor Foldable Canister Stove with Piezo Ignition
Camping Gaz Camp Bistro Stove
A good camp stove is a simple way to ensure that you get all your food properly and efficiently cooked, even when living rough in the bush. These useful gadgets allow you to use compressed gas when cooking for your camping trip, bypassing the need to build a cooking fire. Which of these great camp stoves do you like the best for your camp-cooking needs?
