Lighter Comparison - Peanut, Mini Bic, Butane

[uke5417]

I put a tied-off balloon end (the end you blow into) over my bic mini when backpacking. Waterproof and weighs a quarter of what the peanut weighs. I also carry at least two minis. Cheapest wilderness insurance ever.

[leestephenj]

Yes but the fuel in the peanut lighters evaporates fast. When the bic dries it will still work. Overall bic wins for me.

[MonkOfSkunk420]

Does the split pea or peanut manage to stop the fuel making whatever you light taste of fuel - like zippo does with that fuel? That kind of lighter is the most reliable lighter on earth, no doubt, but its fuel SUCKS for making your smoke taste bad. Probably good to take both so you can use the pea to light the clean butane lighter if it gets wet - split pea + mini bic = small combo

Jet lighters are phenomenally unreliable as are most piezoelectronic ignition lighters. Flint & wheel FTW.

[k1ll3rsh0tz]

im thinking a wind proof peanut lighter

[kronik5150]

What a dumb comparison. Of course the peanut lighter won't get wet with the lid on. Either take the lid off the peanut lighter and expose it to the water like the others or wrap the others in a baggie or balloon like I do. I guarantee it will fare worse than a Bic. I don't like those electric lighters so I won't even comment on those.

lephotography knows what he's talking about.

It's a gimmick lighter that I would NOT trust in a survival situation.

[CALEBNDAD]

The peanut and split pea lighters are great lighters. But If I had to take one over the other for a survival situation well, I would have to go with the bic! People get carried away with the old water trick. I can soak a bic for months and still light it within 20 seconds. All you have to do is dry the middle of the wheel with your shirt, works every time. The most negative thing about a bic is cold weather use - the pea wins out on this point. Also, the peanut can dry out if not sealed well.

[lephotography]

Actually you can dry out the min bic pretty easily in about a minute and then it will work fine. Just keep rubbing the wheel against your pant leg or whatever and the friction will cause the dampness to evaporate. The actual butane chamber is sealed so no problem. If the o-ring on the peanut lighter fails, water will come in and soak the wadding and it's not going to work. This has happened to me so I know.

[goingprepared]

@MOSBvideo We haven't been able to get them from the manufacturer for several months. We are trying to find a new, more reliable source.

[OriginalMrsniffles]

where can i get a peanut lighter?

[goingprepared]

@OriginalMrsniffles We usually have them in stock, but we are out of them right now.

[OriginalMrsniffles]

@goingprepared ill be sure to look for them on your site later

[brandon14872]

@OriginalMrsniffles Ebay

[brandon14872]

@OriginalMrsniffles ebay

[KayaTetsu]

County Comm carries peanut lighters.



[Sidnicious]

@OriginalMrsniffles County Comm (for whatever reason, YouTube won’t let me post the link) sells them

[GOLDDEAGS]

and you can fill the peanut lighter with Zippo fluid, to help make it a bit more wind proof.

[mashimo712]

get the storm by solo. it's waterproof and has a 2500F jet flame.

[MmmChicken10]

Do u have the peanut in your online store?

[MmmChicken10]

what kind of butane lighter was that

[rctpfm]

As a back up carry a "blast match"

[MAG315]

This video is making a good point. If you fall in the water in cold weather, your life may depend on your ability to build a fire and bring your body temperature back up. Hypothermia can kill you and having a dependable source of fire can make all the difference.

[thejustinl1]

do peanut lighters smell like zippos

[JManSpotteded]

what if you drop it when you have it open because it is so small?

then it is just as useless

[pdawg691]

maybe have even another way to make fire?!?

You can come up with millions of differant ways to make anything useless.

[MAG315]

Carry two peanut lighters.

[ChocolateSword]

HAHA. YEAH

[wemakeretardedvids17]

where can i get a peanut lighter

[yeahifell4it]

he just wants to feel better about his peanut purchase

[Synergist2]

After their dry they'll work. I'd rather see fuel to light ratios, btu's and wind resistance.

[MAG315]

If it's cold weather and you're wet, you don't have time to wait a regular lighter dry out. You can die in a very short time if your core temperature drops too low.

[motormaker]

The peanut lighter is just a lighter and a water resistant case in one. Why not do a real test and dunk it with the lid off?

[somebodyelse2255]

county comm ran the lighter with a fire truck and it was not crushed.

[exin01]

Dude, you just spent 3 minutes illustrating to how well lighters work after they've been soaked.

[EchoE4]

about how big is a mini bic lighter?

[divineconscience]

take the childproof lock off the striker on the bic and it works wet

[brandon14872]

@divineconscience im a child and i can make a bic lighter work

[foxlanefoxes17]

the bic just has to dry i went swimming with one and when it was dry for a while it worked just fine

[seven47katana]

video is to dark

[chrissept21]

where do they sell peanut lighters

[BuffaloWarrior7]

small water tight fool prof zippos have to be refueled after a few weeks regardless of how much much or little you use it also there not water tight. and peanut lighters are 5 bucks

[chrissept21]

but where can i get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BuffaloWarrior7]

oh sorry i read why do they sell

there made by County Comm, Just google County Comm Peanut Lighter

[urboychance]

why didnt you take the cap off on the peanut one

[Aqlor]

doh!

[urboychance]

lol idk what i was talking about when i posted that comment bitch so fuck off

[Aqlor]

Dont need to be so mean ouch!

[UrbanMage79]

Dont like any lighters, especially butane. As the man shows it doesnt take much to kill them and butane isn't economical. Tinder box and flint all the way for me. ...although your maglite fire piston is climbing the charts ;)

[cutlerylover]

good video, Here is a good little tip, when carrying a zippo on camping trips or hikes get an old bike tire tube (the inner tube) cut a 1" piece off, then use that to wrap around your zippo to cover the spot where the bottom and top meet when closed, it seals off the crease, it not only keeps it water proof, but it also doesn't let any fuel vapors leak out...

[TK549]

I always assumed those "jet lighters" were the best type of camping/survival lighters, but never thought of what would happen if they got wet! Just as susceptible as matches I guess.

[goingprepared]

Those are still a good idea, if they are the ones that are waterproofed, although I prefer the simplicity of the peanut lighter. The peanut lighter is definitely not windproof though. I tend to stay away from the top of Mt. Washington, so wind has not been an issue for me so far. :)

[TK549]

Well I believe you should always carry more then one fire starting device. A lighter and a magnesium bar for me, (I'm always interested in new stuff though, fire-starting tools fascinate me). With the magnesium bar, even if it is too windy to get the shavings, the flint on the back should suffice with some tinder.