That bit about sealing paracord ends really is clever—back when I worked at the library, I was always hunting for ways to keep fraying cords in check (old lamp pulls, blind cords, you name it). Using the plasma lighter instead of a match or regular lighter feels much safer, especially when you’re dealing with unpredictable wind in the garden or out camping. And tying it in with a solar power bank just makes sense if you care about sustainability and want to avoid
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Pairing this little gadget with a solar charger really is the best of both worlds—old school prepping meets new tech. I hadn’t thought to try it with beeswax candles before now, but regular ones have been a cinch so far, even on stormy nights. The trick seems to be angling
Charges last a good while, in my experience. Handy, especially in windy conditions. Ever tried it in rainy weather, folks?
Definitely noticed the same thing about the battery life—it’s surprisingly solid. I’ve used mine on a couple of week-long hiking trips, just giving it a quick top-up with my solar charger if needed, and it never died on me. As for rain, yeah, I pushed mine pretty hard last fall, trying to get
Never tried it on beeswax, but it’s handy for emergency fire starting and quick fixes. Anybody found a trick for getting it to light stubborn candles with deep wicks?
Using it to seal paracord ends is such a practical idea—wish I'd thought of that sooner! Pairing the lighter with a solar power bank is just plain smart, especially if you're really aiming for self-sufficiency.
That’s a clever way to use it—hadn’t considered sealing paracord ends until you pointed it out, CrimsonWren145. That little trick would’ve saved me some frayed mess in my last hammock project. Pairing the lighter with a solar bank makes a lot of sense, especially if you’re out for a few days and want to avoid lugging extra fuel. I wonder how well these lighters hold up over the long haul, though—anyone had one last a year or more with regular use?
Tried mine on char cloth and it actually worked pretty well, though you’ve gotta hold the arc right up close for a few seconds. It’s slower than with flint, but in a pinch, it’ll do the trick. I always keep a crank charger handy too—never hurts to have backup, especially if clouds hang around for days. Has anyone noticed if the arc gets weaker as the battery drops, or is it full strength ’til it dies?
Using it to light deep-wick candles can be a bit tricky, but holding the arc sideways usually does the trick for me. Anyone else get a funny smell from the plasma?
Super deal! Been eyeing these electric lighters for a while. Any idea how long the charge lasts?
Usually lasts me about a week with daily use before needing a recharge, which is pretty decent! Works better than I expected considering the price.
Using it to seal paracord ends is such a practical idea—wish I'd thought of that sooner! Pairing the lighter with a solar power bank is just plain smart, especially if you're really aiming for self-sufficiency. I’ve found it pairs well with my solar setup during outages too.
Totally agree, sealing paracord ends is one of those little tricks that saves frustration down the line. Pairing it with a solar power bank just makes so much sense if you're serious about preparedness—no scrambling for matches or fuel. I’m curious, CrimsonWren145, how long does your lighter hold a charge during an extended outage? I imagine it’s pretty reassuring to know you’ve got reliable fire-starting power even if the grid’s down.