I carried a Zippo for over ten years and smoked a pack a day. As I remember I filled it about about every two weeks, but I bought that Zippo when I was 19, in 1989 at the local drugstore, before I ever walked into a Walmart.

Happy Belated Brian!!! Thanks for all you do!

I am a star scout and your videos have helped me choose reliable gear

Thanks for this info . I have been wondering about these too ..

I’m watching this on 2/21/22, so Happy Birthday! And thanks for the great video - I just ordered a TitanLight.

Happy birthday Bryan! Great video.

Happy Birthday Brien and that was a good video.

Happy belated B-day!!! Good video. Love what you have to offer. Common sense for the common man!

Happy Belated Birthday Brian! Hope you had a great day!

Very useful review. I've struggled with the Zippo evaporation problem and considered the Exotac. This video was the push I needed.

Happy belated. Thanks for the review.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks for the comparo and belated happy birthday, Bryan.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice video, happy belated birthday 🎂

Happy Belated Birthday Brian. Interesting comparison.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce

Happy birthday, Bryan!

Happy birthday. May God Bless you.

Thanks for the info. Appreciate your video.

Greetings from about 60 miles north of you! And happy late birthday my friend! Great video !

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Happy birthday Bryan! That's why I quit carrying a Zippo. Still love their hand warmers though.

Interesting, thanks for the excellent video and your time making it. I personally didn't know exotec made a lighter like that. I have carried a zippo for many years. It works but has always had its problems. One problem both have is flints. Run out of them and no fire. Way I don't relie on them for survival. Always carry five different ways to make fire. Thanks again for your excellent work!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim

@jesseadams45

11 ай бұрын

I always kept a spare flint in the bottom of my Zippo under the felt. I do the same with the TitanLight and nanospark so I always have a spare because you never really know when it'll be used up unless you put a fresh one in before a trip or something.

@nickmartino2839

9 ай бұрын

I love my zippos too.... one thing I do to help with that is in the bottom of the lighter I put a couple extra flints under the initial cotton one it provides extra for when they get used up but more importantly there's a couple always ready to go with the actual lighter!!!

Really glad to see you (finally) got a new stump top 😊

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

3 months is a huge improvement on less than a week

Thank you this was very helpful.

Happy belated birthday Brian

Happy late b day Bryan! Thanks for the vids!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

With my homemade inner tube band, I think my Zippo lasted around two months, works for me, but I do like the Exotac.

Happy birthday Brian

Exotac is now part of my EDC....thanks for sharing!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice.

Both are ok . I just go with CLIPPER lighters. 8 for 8 $ at walmart

Thanks for you video 👍

Reminder for a update! Thanks!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

If I can ever find where I stashed the Exotqc. I seem to have misplaced it.

@schiaucugabriel6202

4 жыл бұрын

Noooo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my fellow Georgia brother!! May GOD Bless You!!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Excellent video

Another good video. With all the rain we've had this winter, water proof matters!

Happy birthday brother Bryan.

Happy belated Birthday Bryan! I think the Exo-Tac would be a worthy investment. As a pipe smoker[ tobacco] I know the ins and outs and the frustration of a dry Zippo or it leaking in my pocket. I definitely didn't get sticker shock from the Exo-Tac it seems like it would be worth every penny,,, ok gotta go order one,,,, thanks for the review.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

You will like it.

@blackhatbushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

You will be pleased with the investment I believe. I carry mine daily and use it regularly. Best refillable lighter o n the market in my opinion.

Great video Bryan

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

@rios4175

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalOnPurpose 😉😆

thank you!!!

I was debating either trying Ranger bands on my Zippos or ordering an Exotac Titan Light when I came across your vid, thanks for saving me the trouble of experimenting.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

Exotac for the win

just a though, probably should have weighed them dry, then filled and weghed to get a fluid capacity. then weighed after the 4 months sit time to see if there was any fluid loss through evaporation. would have also given you a % of fluid lost by weight.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds WAY too scientific for me

@jonathanrogers9961

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalOnPurpose yeah, it's on the heavy side, but it would let you know for sure how much fluid both actually hold, and how much, if any they actually lost

@larryprince6791

5 жыл бұрын

Too scientific lol unless you put the exact same amount of fuel in each to me this is a useless comparison

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I wasn't comparing fuel consumption. I was comparing the lighters. I filled each one to capacity so each was tested to its own capability. Bottom line, which one will last longer in you backpack?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I don't care how much they lost. I want to know which one will still work after 4 months. If they both lost the same amount of fluid (and they didn't because the Exotac spilled fluid out onto the stump when I opened the bottom) then the bigger one wins. That is what matters in the real world when you need a fire.

I like the Titan because its reliable and I know it will work. I like the Zippo for non-survival related things as it can be wielded as a more casual lighter too.

For the money, I'll stick with the multi packs of Bic lighters. They're already full of fuel and designed to hold the fuel for a long shelf life. Also, each Bic has its own flint, so no real need to worry about consuming that resource.

@runlevelzer0

5 жыл бұрын

@@dmindset In that case, I'd reach for my ferro rod or waterproof matches or any of the other redundant firestarter methods that I'd have on me. I never go into the wild without at least three fire making methods and always have at least two at all times no matter where I am. You can what if all day long; no one can plan for EVERY contingency. We can only prep and train the best that we can. As for my personal preference in a lighter... I'm sticking with my Bic. That and a ferro rod are always in my pockets.

@runlevelzer0

5 жыл бұрын

@@dmindset No worries brother. I learned the lesson the hard way. Two is one and one is none.

@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem

5 жыл бұрын

@@dmindset there are waterproof cases for bic's. the exotac is a cool high quality lighter but a few bics in waterproof cases would be cheaper and you have multiples. i would never go out with just 1 fire starting source though. anytime im out in the woods i got at least 2 lighters, a ferro rod, and some Trioxane or some other fuel source.

@MissBELLE003

5 жыл бұрын

Run Level Zer0 just don’t leave it in a hot car then light it !

@strangeravenoutdoors4650

5 жыл бұрын

I like having a compressed gas lighter and a liquid fuel lighter in my kit. Bics don't tend to work too well in the cold.

Happy upcoming birthday!

Have carried a zippo for 30+ years just like my truck it needs fuel to make it go!! The exotac is a neat little lighter may have to have one anyhow

Good video. Happy belated birthday.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Wow I stumbled on this video and he uploaded les than a day

I have a Zippo from Smokey Mountain Knife Works that has the morse code engraved on it. I replaced the innards with a butane insert. I just got tired of finding it dry when I needed it. I also have an assortment of small "peanut " lighters that I can stash in different kits, they have o ring seals.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

cool

I found a Scripto piezo lighter and put in my pocket more than a year ago. It's still 1/3 to 1/2 full and lights every time.

I love my Titanlight. I filled mine up with fluid in March of 2018 and I stuck it in a pack. I just pulled it out last week (March 2019) and it lit right up on the first try!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Exotac rocks.

Love the idea of Zippo. I have a beautiful leather case for it. Love the idea....but hate being a slave to the refill of it. My new lighter of choice is the Bic jet lighter. $1.99 at Walmart.Same size and shape of the traditional throw a way Bic. Not refillable but because of the jet flame it is perfect for lighting alcohol stoves....(knuckle burner) and is VERY WIND RESISTANT. Keep in your pocket in cold weather and your good to go. Can buy five of these for the price of one cheaper Zippo. Great vid and thanks for the comparison

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Happy Belated Birthday!!!

Ive never used the bic lighter when out in the woods because they don't like exterme weather conditions a zippo was my go to but with the Zippo you have a fuel problem as they always run out just when you need them and during the summer they are the hummer of lighters So an outdoor arc lighter might just slide in as a secondary lighter in my kit

Happy Belated Birthday!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanksn

Bryan, thanks for sharing, have the exotac, but used zippos back in the 70's and yes I have had zippo leg , too close to the twins 😲

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

ouch

@Crusty_Otter

4 жыл бұрын

And it didn't take long to figure out EXACTLY what was happening, did it? Yep, I did it too.

Happy belated birthday!!

This is Saturday, Feb 23rd. Happy belated birthday! Mine is tomorrow, followed by my two sisters on Monday and Tuesday. We're YEARS apart in age! Funny how things work out!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday tomorrow.

Happy belated birthday Bryan. Kool test but personally I think I'd seal my Zippo with tape rather than a ranger band to keep my fluid longer. That being said I do keep a couple ranger bands on my Zippo at all times sandwiched between the first band I have a guitar pick as tinder if needed and between the second layer I have money

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Cool

..... and it's EXOTAC FOR THE WIN !!!!!!! Happy Birthday Bryan :)

Thanks Bryan interesting video I have a small collection of Zippo lighters love them, my favourite because of its sentimental value was passed on to me by my father, he got it from his nephew whom he served in the American army and saw combat in the Second World War, however yes I find that depending on the weather on a full refill with zippo lighter fuel I’m lucky if I get 3 weeks out of it, sometimes less, and I’m not s heavy smoker, well I guess I’m going to put my hands in my pocket and purchase what you are recommending, 👍👌🇬🇧 happy birthday 👍

Hi, and thanks for the great video. Do you happen to have and links or info on where to buy the ranger band for the Zippo?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

7 ай бұрын

I bought a bicycle tube and cut it up into bands.

@bravethewildreviews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Happy belated birthday!

Happy birthday!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Bryan could you do a video on the butane insert for the Zippo lighter.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day.

Don't get it. I've been an almost every day Zippo user for 25 years, and when I fill one up, it lasts about 2 weeks. Not sure what people are doing wrong. I've NEVER filled one and had it dry up in 24 hours... I own 30 of em and rotate them out every couple of weeks

@davidberry6046

5 жыл бұрын

Were you listening to the video? He said he filled them up 4 months before this video, not 2 weeks or 24 hrs. Zippos are quality lighters, but they do run dry on a regular basis. I've never smoked, so I haven't needed them, but I was thinking about getting one for possible "survival" use. Now, I'm not so sure.

@johngilmore8648

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidberry6046 I wasn't referring specifically to the video, more so the comments by many people who claim they dry up in days.

@PotatoWhyKid

5 жыл бұрын

Some people just open the zippo box and fill them straight out of the box. Usually the wick is all bunched up at the top from the factory and needs to be zigzagging through the fuel media for it to have the maximum fuel life. I’m guessing if you have 30 of them you spent the extra 45 seconds it takes to add fuel properly. I think zippo’s are great. Not great for a backpack in a closet for 7 months obviously. The fact you can refill them with just about anything flammable and they will work at getting a fire going is a great advantage over a bic. Long fuel life isn’t what a zippo is made to do and that hasn’t changed since they began. People need to stop getting hung up on that.

@drewmitchell3877

5 жыл бұрын

Well where do you live? In summertime when its triple digits, Zipoos normally don’t last to long.

@TheTastefulThickness

11 ай бұрын

It def doesnt last 2 weeks. Total lie. They evaporate constantly.

I’ve carried a zippo since I was about 14, I’m 40 now. I love a zippo. The only problem with them is the evaporation of fuel. Not a problem if you use it daily and are around home to fill it. I’m getting a titan light just because I can and to keep in my hiking pack. I also use one for lighting a pipe so I Hope it’s suitable for that. Cheers and happy birthday

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Would love to see a comparison of the exotac with the thyrm pyrovault.

@drcoolit

2 жыл бұрын

see this 2021 video (Zippo-Style 'Survival' Lighter Long Term Kickoff) -- has several episodes to 90 days out. Very interesting set of videos.

Zippo makes a small o ring sealed capsule that holds enough lighter fluid to fill a lighter one or two times. The lighter fluid will not evaporate, has storage for extra flints. Keep that with a lighter and you are good for storing a year or more. On the shelf a Mason jar will keep fluid in lighters from evaporating for a LONG time.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm.

My grandmother shares your birthday as well, albeit a few years earlier lol

I have a zippo with the Thunderbird jet flame butane insert and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Windproof, no burn leg from leaking fuel, no flints. I even ran it through the washer a couple of times.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Will it burn without you holding the button down?

@TexasScout

5 жыл бұрын

Survival On Purpose unfortunately, no. Search for Vector Thunderbird torch insert on Amazon.

The Exotac is a top notch piece of gear! I have had the same experience as you. It doesn't seem to loose fuel over time and the waterproof feature is flawless. I know many people will be deterred by price but if you like the idea of having a waterproof lighter that will last a lifetime with minimal maintenance this is the best product on the market that I know of. Every Exotac product I have held has been a winner.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

@Crusty_Otter

4 жыл бұрын

Do Zippo replacement wicks work in the TitanLight? I've still got a few of those squirrelled away.

Hi Bryan the worst result I ever had from a Zippo was filled up approximately 2pm on Saturday put in front pocket untouched until 10am Sunday pulled it out bone dry, and, that was in cool temperatures have you ever been unfortunate enough to suffer with Zippo leg ?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I have.

@misolgit69

5 жыл бұрын

Luckily I personally have never suffered from Zippo leg I was just asking

@misolgit69

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalOnPurpose ooooh nasty

@pyrosmoak53

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how it could dry out that quickly, I generally fill mine once a week or every 2 weeks give or take depending on use

@misolgit69

5 жыл бұрын

@@pyrosmoak53 I dix say that was the worst experience I had with a Zippo it was a slimline model by the way I've had several and generally speaking for me they were usually struggling by day 4 tou have to remember this was 20 yrs ago before anyone though of various tweeks, it's Clipper lighters all the way for me now

Wow we share the same birthday awesome I knew I liked you for a reason

Do they still make the exotac lighter? I can't find anymore.

Happy birthday 🎊🎂

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

When you fill the Zippo cut a frezer bag around the bottom of the Zippo insert after you fill it up you will get better fuel consumption get an aluminum refill cell for zippo fule !

@SurvivalOnPurpose

9 ай бұрын

I think Zippos are really cool, but nothing you can do to a ZIppo will make the fuel last anywhere close to long enough to trust in a long term survival kit. that's just a fact.

do a test on using the Titan everyday to see how long it will last

Brian I really don't think it's a fair comparison. The Zippo has been around for decades unchanged built to be easy to manufacture, and reliable. $40.00 buys a lot of lighter fluid. You can put a can with your Zippo and fill it up when you need it. Many many times. Nice review

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I think it was completely fair. I compared how well two lighters function under exactly the same circumstances. And that is all I tested. Not value, efficiency or owner loyalty. Like I said, I like Zippos, for all the reasons you mentioned. But, if I want a lighter to throw in my pack or survival kit and forget, it won't be a Zippo.

Happy birthday 🎂

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

happy bday

Hows the exotac doing now ??

Happy belated birthday.

Ya gotta carry a Zippo in a leather case on Your belt in the front and your Buck 112 upside down in the middle of your back in a Black leather case also.....with a good pair of red wing engineer Boots....then You got it together 🤣

Have you heard of "The Lost Ways" by Claud Davis and if so what do you think about it

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

The marketing seems a little sensational to me

I carry two zippos in my pack, one is blaze orange the other is matte black like the ww2 zippos, but i put a thunderbird butane insert in them both , the orange has a torch insert and the other has a soft flame it burns and looks just like a regular zippo insert and best part is that i dont lose any fuel

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Those inserts are cool. But the drawback to those is you have to use butane. Both the Zippo and the Exotac will work with several different liquid fuels in a pinch.

yep

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

;-)

Try swapping cotton bacon in the zippo too

I just picked up an Exotac Titanlight, and it doesn't seem to stay lit for very long. Filled it up with the recommended 2 capfuls and then waited 10-15 minutes to light it. The flame will run strong for about 8-10 seconds, and then starts to die out, totally dying in around 15 seconds or so. Have to wait a bit before trying to re-light. Have you encountered these issues?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all. But I never measured the fluid. I just fill it up till it is saturated and make sure the wick is long enough.

I wonder how the Exotac compares to a typical peanut silver bullet type lighter as far as storage duration. Would make a good video too!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'll do that as well. I'd say the fluid volume would be the biggest difference

@MI_Prepper

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Yeah they do make bigger ones, but I bet that Titan is sealed better. I keep a true utility peanut lighter on my keys.

Happy birthday

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

Umm Hmm Ranger Band for long term, BUT My Bad I'm a smoker & Have Never Had A Fail with a Original Zip-a-De-Doo Dah As of yet ! Both Great Choices But I'll Stick with my Zippo ! Hope the Bur-P-Day was Fun, Bryan ! ATB T God Bless

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I smoked for 20 years but I quit on my birthday in 1998.

I bought two zippo lighters one for myself one for my son, thinking they would be great. My experience was the same as yours always dry never worked.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

6 ай бұрын

but they are ever so cool.

Brian, what's the status on the titanlite by Exotac?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know. It is currently MIA in some camping gear somewhere. When I find it I'll do an update.

Hey how are you!! Just wondering what happened with the exotac titan lighter.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

I have temporarily misplaced it. I’ll find it and do an update eventually.

Saw these on sale and this video both talked me out of buying one and into buying 2 lol. Got a new vehicle and have a peanut lighter on the old Keychain was going to buy this for the new Keychain and it's way to big. So I'm going to stick to the brass peanut lighter for the new vehicle Keychain. But I'm buying 2 of these ti live permanently in both vehicles glove box's. Size only matters in the pocket. It can be big as heck in the glove box and not matter lol.

Zippos are really only good for daily users like smokers. For really long term, water proof matches then a Bic. (I use both).

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Whatever works

could you do a maintenance video on the titan light ike changing the whick ?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

4 жыл бұрын

Eventually

@georgerichardson8186

4 жыл бұрын

great no one has done one yet would love to see forst before i buy one

Thanks Bryan, I've not seen the Exotac before. I bought a pack of cheap disposables recently and they have been consistently crap. Small flame even when turned up, useless in any kind of wind, total waste of money. The titonLIGHT is available in the UK and I'm very tempted, but as you say it's a lot of money but maybe a good investment. I wonder how long the flint lasts. As it's a US product I guess I might struggle to get a replacement. Definitely food for thought though. Thanks! - Mark.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Standard Zippo flints (Ronson brand) will work fine in the Exotac

Did you do the follow up

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

I somehow misplaced the Exotac lighter. So I did a more recent new test video to start over. If I ever find the original that will be a great follow up for sure.

OMG 50 bucks? I guess I was expecting a lot less for what you get. I bought a couple of units that are smaller than the exotac on ebay for like 4 or 5 bucks and 8 months later, after checking them every couple of months, they both still work and have fluid remaining. It is all about the seals. $50.00?

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

It is not cheap. but it is high quality and Made in the USA.

happy birthday! this is just my take on this vid.cost. how long do you really need the zippo fuel to last .when i go on a outing i fill my zippo up and take a small container of fuel on my keychain.i use the ranger band and i think 30 days to hold fuel plenty for me .you could also wrap some e!ectrical tape around the zippo then the ranger band to save fuel in storage. that other lighter is cool but the price is way off for what it is.i have small penut lighter that cost under 10 bucks that keep it fuel a really long time, however it dose not hold a lot of fuel. so it a limts on numbers of lights. keep the vids comeing thanks.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

5 жыл бұрын

Like I said, if you want a lighter to go in a survival kit or get home bag or any other application where you want to be able to not think about it, the Zippo is probably not a good choice.