Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter

by Brunton

Product Description

When weather is a factor, the Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter is the answer. A high-temperature internal flame withstands up to 80 mph winds. When the lid is closed, this butane-fuelled torch is waterproof and the piezo ignition reliable for at least 30,000 ignitions. Now thats a lighter. Use the Brunton FuelTool to refill your lighter with high performance Bruntane. The Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter can be used with butane available at most convenience stores. Optionally you can refill it yourself with the Brunton Refill Tool and Brunton Bruntane Fuel .Helios Stormproof Lighter Refills with premium butane fuel Adjustable high-temp flame Windproof to 80 mph Waterproof Reliable for over 30,000 ignitions Includes detachable wrist lanyard One-year warranty Dimensions: 2.6x0.8x0.9 Weight: 1.7 oz

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• ASIN: B0009RLKS0
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,443 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter, January 27, 2010

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Mike S. (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter (Misc.)

The Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter is a great tool to accompany your camping gear or emergency preparedness supplies. The pointed flame is adjustable and will direct the flame like a blowtorch to whatever it is pointed at, in whatever direction, upside down, sideways, or right-side up. If using to light a camp stove use a higher flame to avoid stove flashback. The only setback is these type lighters are never allowed on commercial airlines, checked or carry-on. As with most butane lighters, the fuel lines can become clogged when using lower quality fuel, like you get at the local grocery store or drugstore. This can cause the need for costly repairs. Unless you wish your lighter to join the pile of disposable lighters, I would only use quality butane fuel, filtered at least 3 times, like you can get at specialized smoke shops.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great lighter -- am buying a replacement now, February 7, 2010

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R. Harder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brunton Helios Stormproof Lighter (Misc.)

I'm surprised at the reviews elsewhere complaining about the poor quality. Either they got duds, or I got lucky. As discussed elsewhere, if you're complaining about it not working at 10K ft, complain to a physicist or chemist, and let them explain what's going on.

My Helios works great. I've had it for a couple of years now. What do I like about it? Lights every time. Burns hot. Cap opens all the way.

I'd probably buy the $15 tall skinny one some other company makes, but the cap only goes 90 degrees. Deal killer.

I wish it was smaller, though. The rubber edging doesn't seem to serve any useful purpose, and it makes it bulkier.

I wish it was metal, because I'm often melting the ends of ropes and 550 cord, and I'd like to press the end against a piece of metal when I'm done to flatten the melted cord.

Sorry to those that have had bad luck. I slipped mine to my brother at his wedding (he had to use it to light the uncooperative unity candle), and I'm buying another one now -- that's how I found these reviews. I wish there was a decent competitor on the market, but there doesn't seem to be.

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