Modified Zippo Test thread

[fishingjeff]

As a Zippo user, I'm impressed. Just use a ranger band on mine in a Zippo holster. I usually get about 2 weeks, but I use mine to light my pipe.

[David]

As a Zippo user, I'm impressed. Just use a ranger band on mine in a Zippo holster. I usually get about 2 weeks, but I use mine to light my pipe.

I'm pretty impressed with this inexpensive little mod all the way around. Surprised Zippo didn't come up with the idea or at least market an 'official' version.

Day 46: Lit on the first strike.

[GT4494]

Good testing on the zippo. I remember Dad having to refill about every week or two but he did use it a lot and never worried about a no spark unless the flint was used up.

But I have a question. I converted my zippos with a butane insert. I never have to worry about fuel loss no matter how long they sit and I just throw a butane cylinder in my bag. Has anyone else done this?

[David]

Good testing on the zippo. I remember Dad having to refill about every week or two but he did use it a lot and never worried about a no spark unless the flint was used up.

But I have a question. I converted my zippos with a butane insert. I never have to worry about fuel loss no matter how long they sit and I just throw a butane cylinder in my bag. Has anyone else done this?

I've thought about this but one of the things I like about the regular Zippo is the variety of fuels it can use in an emergency situation. Of course there is lighter fluid but also Naptha (lighter fluid in bigger volume containers), mineral oils, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosine, lamp oil etc. The inserts are butane and that's it as far as I know.

[David]

Day 50: Lit on the first strike.

[bdc]

thank you.

[David]

Day 57: Lit on the first strike.

[syntaxerrorsix]

I just picked up a 6 pack of gaskets. Good find.

[David]

I just picked up a 6 pack of gaskets. Good find.

Thanks, I've been really impressed with this little item. And it's an inexpensive little mod that takes a minute to do. I'm curious how far It'll go

[David]

Day 62: Lit on the first strike. Well, it's now over the two month mark and still going!