SOTOPocket Torch – Different Variations Available – Lighter is Empty, Fuel NOT Included (Refillable Lighter)

Any cigar smoker who has traveled by airline knows that one of the biggest challenges is finding a "light" for your cigar once on the ground. FAA regs. forbid torch lighters on flights. If you have ever tried to light a cigar in a (even mildly) windy place - like a cruise ship deck) - you know my pain. This is especially true on cruises or visits to certain places outside the U.S., where it is impossible to purchase a disposable torch lighter. I was skeptical at first, but I bought one of these and took it along on my trip to central Europe last fall. The airlines DO allow you to bring non-torch butane lighters on board (only in your carry-on luggage) - two of them, I believe. Plus, you should be able to find the lighter inserts for this thing almost anywhere. I was able to pack the lighter mechanism in my checked bag, and two butane (flip my bic type) lighters in carry-on. And guess what? This thing works! I recommend it to cigar smokers.

This is a great refillable rectangular lighter, The Soto Pocket Torch uses a rectangular lighter which can be hard to find. With the refillable lighter I can top off the lighter before going on a camping or hiking trip.The label attached to the lighter says you are supposed to replace them every year. I have not had any issues with the ones I got several years ago. I just got another pack for my older Soto Pocket Torch. Years ago they were only sold without a lighter,

Didn't last very long. One started to crack, as described on the safety label, after just a few months and the refill valve also failed. The flint is not replaceable as far as I can tell. Not much value here. I do like that the butane level is so easy to see through the clear plastic.

Fuel leaked out of both lighters. Unfortunately I waited to long to try these out and am no longer able to return them. Waste of money.

The thumb down trigger igniter require a lot of pressure to push down. It should be redesigned for ease of used. Used on igniting my stoves primer.

Torch goes out after lighting frequently and gas continues to bleed out. When it works, it’s great though but the instances of this are few and far between.Have gone through TSA with it twice. I place the torch, body and lighter in different spots of my carry on.

Loved these, but one of them failed shortly after we got it. Not even used heavily. The flint came out and no longer sparked.