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another reason for owning a Zippo, aside from all the excellent ones already mentioned, is it's ability to light in a windy environment. ever tried to light a bic in even a mild breeze? damned near impossible. But a Zippo, with a good flint and plenty of fluid, will light under almost ANY circumstances. At most, you might need to cup your hand around it a bit, but other than that...
plus, they stay lit without having to hold a butane button down. that has come in handy to me on many occasions. in a pinch, they can be used as a candle to find the flashlight when the power goes out. I've used them to read by when spelunking. Try that with a bic and you'll burn the tip of your thumb before you finish 3 sentences.
another: like most people, I tended to lose bic lighters ALL the time. I didnt care about them much, because they cost almost nothing. However, a Zippo will set you back anywhere from about $15 to $45 (depending on the case) so you tend to KEEP TRACK of it. I have three Zippos, and I can tell you exactly where each one is right now.
finally, as to cost, in the long run, a Zippo is actually cheaper than bics, IF you have it long enough.
in short, Zippos RULE!
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