| Many lighters, especially cigar and pipe lighters, are | | | | dirt and debris, as well, so that there isn't a risk of |
| fitted with various accessories designed to make | | | | fouling the ignition or jet mechanisms. |
| lighting up a more convenient experience. These | | | | Keeping the lighter in a locked box is not a bad idea, |
| lighters are often fairly expensive. | | | | but make certain that any accessories such as cigar |
| Butane torch lighters and liquid fuel filled lighters are | | | | cutters are closed when doing so. One does not want |
| both available with attachments aimed toward | | | | to reach for their lighter and find that the razor-sharp |
| particular types of smokers. To make certain that the | | | | cutting implement is wide open. It can leave a nasty |
| lighter and the attachments remain in good condition, | | | | wound! The blade will also tend to dull if not |
| there must be some attention paid to how the lighter is | | | | properly-protected. |
| stored when it's not used for a long while. There are | | | | When storing a lighter long term, keep in mind that it |
| accessories that can protect lighters from damage | | | | needs to be in an environment as free as possible |
| during storage which are very affordable and | | | | from moisture and other sources of corrosion. |
| widely-available. | | | | Refillable lighters should be kept away from solvents |
| Cigar lighters designed specifically to be used in | | | | and other harsh chemicals, as well. Too many high |
| outdoor situations are generally very tough. They have | | | | quality lighters spend the majority of their time in |
| less-complex finishes and accents and many are | | | | toolboxes or fishing tackle boxes where they're |
| made with the same sort of resilient chrome finish as | | | | exposed to potentially damaging elements. Liquid-fueled |
| are most fluid-filled refillable lighters. These lighters, | | | | lighters will tend to dry out after a period of time. |
| when taken into the great outdoors, need only the | | | | Before venturing anywhere, make certain that the |
| most basic care. Make certain that they're not | | | | reservoir is full enough to ensure reliable lighting for the |
| exposed to moisture. While they'll still light when wet, in | | | | duration of one's journey whether it's inside or |
| most cases, exposure to the elements can cause | | | | outdoors. |
| them to corrode. Make certain they're kept away from | | | | |