Exotac is high quality. I’ve had the first two items you discussed for over a year and they are top rate, heavy duty and nicely machined. A pleasure to use.
I really appreciate the honesty and info regarding the products you sell. I continue to be an avid supporter and customer of the Pathfinder store. Thanks Dave!
titan light is one of my absolute favorites... im a smoker, i know i know, but use this lighter everyday all day. way better than a zippo... uses less fuel lasts longer, waterproof completely, way better in every way. Worth every penny...yes it does have a learning curve as far refilling but worth it..
Speaking of fire, made a major score at the True Value Hardware Store in my area. Strike Anywhere Matches! Didn't even know they made em anymore. Both large kitchen matches & the smaller type in a box. No strike pad required. Light em on a rock or on a good pair of Levi's. Bought enough to fill two ammo cans with match boxes. Fire...meat....good.
Thanks for the info Dave, about not overfilling the lighter. I've carried a Zippo for a long time. Just ordered the Titan lighter, still waiting for it to get here. Also already have the Exotac XL matchcase. I like that a lot too. Happy Holidays
Take a ranger band and put around a Zippo I do and use it about everyday and get a month out of it plus if you need it u got a extra fire starter with you at all times
I'm glad to see your opinion on this lighter, i ordered one from there site around 5 days ago and have been impatiently waiting by the mailbox ever since. I just wish someone would show how to replace the flints, everyone says its easy but I cant find anyone showing it.
I have two of their products and they are top notch quality. The Titan light is also high quality but the price is just too high for me to spring for. Maybe one day but now. Good reviews.
I've been carrying the standard size orange match cap every day for about a year. It's definitely worth keeping on you for emergencies, and high quality stuff.
After my last outing where my bics were out (my fault for not checking first, being in the hood of my pack pushed against other gear the buttons had depressed and leaked all of the butane out), having not filled up my match box and only having one match and one initial fire (again, my fault for not checking supplies and not keeping the fire I did have going), and for literally one of the first times ever just could not get a fire going from my steel when I needed to, I think I'm going to get the Exotac lighter. Or at least the bic holder to prevent future fluid leaks like I experienced. The lighter may be $50, but I would have burned a $50 dollar bill that night if it would have gotten me a fire going. I thank nature for relearning me that night to always recheck supplies before heading out, and not to slip by thinking I'm just too experienced not to get a fire going. I admit that fully and I'm glad I was able to learn from that lesson.
The lighter looks pretty nice. I'll have to check that one out. I've been using the Exotac Firesleeve & Firerod (ferro rod) for quite some time now. They work extremely well. For a lighter I typically carry a Bic in the Firesleeve and a Zippo with a Thunderbird Yellow Flame Insert that runs on standard pressurized butane like a Bic. They work really well, as long as you keep them inside your jacket in cold weather, but you do lose some of the utility that you get with a liquid fueled lighter. I also keep one of those little Peanut lighters on my keychain. It works, but windproof it is not.
Dave, good review and thx. Just got the titanLIGHT in the mail and probably would have overfilled it. Won't make that mistake since I've seen this video.
ive used the xl match container for years, and picked up a lighter cover during the crowd funding. both are tops. my match cap sheds the strikers like crazy though, so carry extras in the plastic in the case.
No doubt this is good equipment, but $50. for a lighter is pretty darn high. UCO match case comes with matches & extra strikers for about half the price of Exotac, and it's waterproof, international orange & has an o ring too. I think the cover for the bic is a great idea, but I'm having reservations about the hold open feature as it could cause problems especially for someone that uses a bic everyday like to light their cigarettes.
aaaaaaaand once you've used all the matches... If you need to have explained to you why the lighter is the best bang for you buck, you should prolly never go out in the woods.
Those are interesting ideas, but why not just keep a Thunderbird insert in a regular Zippo? Keeps the gas from escaping for a year or more (mine's still going strong & it's definitely been more than a year).
you can get an electric stove top lighter at most gas stations and truck stops for about $20 its entirely wind proof as it works like an actual stove top being a metal coil that heats up to red hot in a matter of seconds and is the size of a usb memory stick! NOW that being said, it does have a few downfalls such as it is electric and requires a recharge after so many uses so in a bushcraft scenario would be bad unless you happen to carry a solar charger or power banks around. the other disadvantage is it looks near identical to a common usb drive with a male usb plug on the bottom for charging purposes theres so many ways that could be damaged and rendered unusable when the charge ran out not to mention the hazards if a child gets ahold of it. but honestly its a pretty decent lighter and a nice conversation piece. if the design was changed up abit and possibly a built in solar strip like a calculator it wouldnt be a bad choice for camping at least, i wouldnt trust it in a bushcraft situation but for what it is its a decent edc lighter!
Well Dave you pushed me over the fence on whether or not to go with this product I thought it looked good but just stuck with the good ol bic but as you said cold weather kills the bic
Ok, got to ask, because I know you have to be doing this on purpose to tease everyone, but when will the Hudson Bay Point Blanket be available? I see the Pathfinder logo on it in the lower right corner.
Only ever seen the clear plastic ones do that. Never had a Bic fail me unless I ran it dry. But I have to agree with Zachary, why are you holding the flame for that long? You might want to look into getting flame extenders such as trioxane, Live Fire, WetFire, fatwood, etc. Every one of those takes like 3 seconds of flame and will burn for minutes. Hell, even petroleum jelly infused cotton balls can buy you 30 seconds to a minute by putting just a second or two of flame to it. Semper Fi
Oh man zippos do the same thing that sucks lol first time I did that freaked me out lol great product Dave like the match case you never over filled zippos ?
Kabaruser, nice thought,but it does happen if you use one long enough. Used one for over 50 years and have over filled them many times. Not a big problem unless it leaks in you pocket. Rash time :-( older than dirt
Looks like an ok product but I wouldn’t buy it. What happened to bushcraft on a budget. A simple bic does the trick. The waterproof containers are cool and of good use
Ahhh...the overfilling of the old Zippo lighters...the fuel really burns the skin of the leg, and it's hard to get the stink out of the pants...hehehe...
Eh there products are pretty pricey and in my opinion not worth the money, good it's made here but to much. I bought a couple of there stuff thinking it would be amazing but it's just like everything else just a higher price. A Ferro rod with striker I think was like 15bucks steel was like maybe 2in and the handle is like 3 to 4in wasn't impressed for that kind of money ,good review though for sure.
OK Dave, I think I'll be getting that Zippo replacement. I love bringing a zippo, but evaporation IS a bitch. Y'all made me laugh on the overfilling part. Gotta remember that because GUARANTEED my senile azz WILL do it. Just one question my friend, is it possible to get the bic cover in black thru you?
@Mateusz Bartosik Bullshit, just hold a Bic in your fist for 10-15 seconds and it will fire up. Even if you just dropped it in a frozen creek, just shake it out and blow off any excess moisture from the striker wheel then hold it in your fist for a few seconds and they work. Been using them for years. Semper Fi
I have used denatured alcohol in a bic type lighter in a pinch and it does work but the alcohol on the wick evaporates so fast when you uncap it that it's just not practical. The lighter fluid being a petroleum product doesn't evaporate so quickly.
All these “boy’s” complaining about the price tag, but their willing to spend $50 bucks on some other stupid crap they REALLY don’t need, cracks me up! They obviously don’t work with tools for a living, and they don’t understand quality. So go ahead boys, buy your toys. And one day, when you grow up, and finally wake-up, it’s about buying things that will last your entire life, not buying something numerous times thinking your saving money when in reality, your not. Come back and watch this after you grow up. #realmenbuyquality -Stephen, Ohio
Exotac is high quality. I’ve had the first two items you discussed for over a year and they are top rate, heavy duty and nicely machined. A pleasure to use.
I really appreciate the honesty and info regarding the products you sell. I continue to be an avid supporter and customer of the Pathfinder store. Thanks Dave!
Some awesome stuff they are coming out with. Love that hat Dave
I have been carrying an Exotac match case for several years now, and it has been great. Exotac is a solid product line to carry.
titan light is one of my absolute favorites... im a smoker, i know i know, but use this lighter everyday all day. way better than a zippo... uses less fuel lasts longer, waterproof completely, way better in every way. Worth every penny...yes it does have a learning curve as far refilling but worth it..
👍👍👍 GREAT LIGHTER !!! I'll take it vs. a Zippo and day ! .. Alan 🇨🇱
Speaking of fire, made a major score at the True Value Hardware Store in my area. Strike Anywhere Matches! Didn't even know they made em anymore. Both large kitchen matches & the smaller type in a box. No strike pad required. Light em on a rock or on a good pair of Levi's. Bought enough to fill two ammo cans with match boxes. Fire...meat....good.
I would say because it's made by Exotac, the Titan lighter is worth every penny. Your endorsement puts it over the top for me. I'll be getting one. 👍🏻
Thanks for the info Dave, about not overfilling the lighter. I've carried a Zippo for a long time. Just ordered the Titan lighter, still waiting for it to get here. Also already have the Exotac XL matchcase. I like that a lot too. Happy Holidays
Take a ranger band and put around a Zippo I do and use it about everyday and get a month out of it plus if you need it u got a extra fire starter with you at all times
I had a bic lighter sitting in well below zero temps for hours, I just held it in my palm for 30 to 45 seconds and it worked like a charm.
Now that’s being on top of it, I really have to get one.
Thanks Dave, great hat.
I'm glad to see your opinion on this lighter, i ordered one from there site around 5 days ago and have been impatiently waiting by the mailbox ever since. I just wish someone would show how to replace the flints, everyone says its easy but I cant find anyone showing it.
I have two of their products and they are top notch quality. The Titan light is also high quality but the price is just too high for me to spring for. Maybe one day but now. Good reviews.
I like that lighter sleeve. Waterproofing the Bic lighters I carry with my gear is a great idea!
Happy Christmas to Dave and his family and crew...x
I've been carrying the standard size orange match cap every day for about a year. It's definitely worth keeping on you for emergencies, and high quality stuff.
I have the orange TITAN LIGHT since it came out loving it
Great safety info for the young now if we can only get them to watch . Happy Trails.
Very nice and helpful video Dave! God bless you and yours and have a wonderful New Year!
After my last outing where my bics were out (my fault for not checking first, being in the hood of my pack pushed against other gear the buttons had depressed and leaked all of the butane out), having not filled up my match box and only having one match and one initial fire (again, my fault for not checking supplies and not keeping the fire I did have going), and for literally one of the first times ever just could not get a fire going from my steel when I needed to, I think I'm going to get the Exotac lighter. Or at least the bic holder to prevent future fluid leaks like I experienced. The lighter may be $50, but I would have burned a $50 dollar bill that night if it would have gotten me a fire going. I thank nature for relearning me that night to always recheck supplies before heading out, and not to slip by thinking I'm just too experienced not to get a fire going. I admit that fully and I'm glad I was able to learn from that lesson.
Also, that's an awesome HBC blanket Dave has there. Does anyone know who makes it?
Great addition to the line.
More quality products carried by my favorite store! Getting that match case and lighter for sure.
BTW, nice hat! I like it.
Dave, thanks for this info. Ive been looking for a non-lighter option for where I live in windy cold CO. I need that hat!
Nice, these look like some great products for the survival kit, and made in America which is always good!
The lighter looks pretty nice. I'll have to check that one out. I've been using the Exotac Firesleeve & Firerod (ferro rod) for quite some time now. They work extremely well. For a lighter I typically carry a Bic in the Firesleeve and a Zippo with a Thunderbird Yellow Flame Insert that runs on standard pressurized butane like a Bic. They work really well, as long as you keep them inside your jacket in cold weather, but you do lose some of the utility that you get with a liquid fueled lighter. I also keep one of those little Peanut lighters on my keychain. It works, but windproof it is not.
Dave, good review and thx. Just got the titanLIGHT in the mail and probably would have overfilled it. Won't make that mistake since I've seen this video.
Dave nice hat realy , Thats one thing I like you about u you test stuff!
Just saw this reviewed by Sensible Prepper - he liked the Titan Lighter as well, but it is a bit pricey.. thanks Dave!
That lighter looks like a modern take on the old style trench lighters. Might be looking into getting one, thanks fir the reviews!
ive used the xl match container for years, and picked up a lighter cover during the crowd funding. both are tops. my match cap sheds the strikers like crazy though, so carry extras in the plastic in the case.
Thanks for the Info! Have a Safe and Happy New Year!
Just ordered that lighter for me website. Looks awesome thanks for showing it
You didn't mention Exotac's fire rods. I use Nanostriker XL by my own, and it is freakin' awesome. Do a review on that.
Thanks for the review.
Another great video!!! 👍😊👍
Those Doan magnesium bars with the ferro rods are so easy.
Thanks Dave.
LOVE exotac pro3
No doubt this is good equipment, but $50. for a lighter is pretty darn high. UCO match case comes with matches & extra strikers for about half the price of Exotac, and it's waterproof, international orange & has an o ring too. I think the cover for the bic is a great idea, but I'm having reservations about the hold open feature as it could cause problems especially for someone that uses a bic everyday like to light their cigarettes.
aaaaaaaand once you've used all the matches... If you need to have explained to you why the lighter is the best bang for you buck, you should prolly never go out in the woods.
That's a cool hat your wearing
It gets into negative temps up here too I keep my Bic in my inside pocket of my jacket or shirt.
Dave is not afraid to use words like cognizant.
Those are interesting ideas, but why not just keep a Thunderbird insert in a regular Zippo? Keeps the gas from escaping for a year or more (mine's still going strong & it's definitely been more than a year).
You can also put a ranger band around the insert to reduce evaporation.
Semper Fi
you can get an electric stove top lighter at most gas stations and truck stops for about $20 its entirely wind proof as it works like an actual stove top being a metal coil that heats up to red hot in a matter of seconds and is the size of a usb memory stick! NOW that being said, it does have a few downfalls such as it is electric and requires a recharge after so many uses so in a bushcraft scenario would be bad unless you happen to carry a solar charger or power banks around. the other disadvantage is it looks near identical to a common usb drive with a male usb plug on the bottom for charging purposes theres so many ways that could be damaged and rendered unusable when the charge ran out not to mention the hazards if a child gets ahold of it.
but honestly its a pretty decent lighter and a nice conversation piece. if the design was changed up abit and possibly a built in solar strip like a calculator it wouldnt be a bad choice for camping at least, i wouldnt trust it in a bushcraft situation but for what it is its a decent edc lighter!
Well Dave you pushed me over the fence on whether or not to go with this product I thought it looked good but just stuck with the good ol bic but as you said cold weather kills the bic
Keep it in your pocket or you have to rub them vigorously between your hands enough to generate enough heat to warm them up, if your in a hurry.
Happy New year,!!
Cool! Second comment? Happy Holidays from Italy!
NICE HAT!!!!
I just realized that butane liquifies at -0,5ºC (31ºF), so at 10ºF the lighter doesn't emit gas :).
Talk to ExoTac about a firesleeve formthe mini bic
I love me some EXOTAC.
Nice match case
What's your input regarding bic lighters vs electric plasma lighters?
that hat is pretty funny looking dave! christmas gift?
Ok, got to ask, because I know you have to be doing this on purpose to tease everyone, but when will the Hudson Bay Point Blanket be available? I see the Pathfinder logo on it in the lower right corner.
David can you change the flint on the titan?
Thanks! Will u have them in your store in Indy? I live real close to there and would love to buy some next time I swing by your store
On the lighter cover do you still have to block the button so you don't lose fluids?
Should never hold a flame on a bic lighter for more then 30 secs , I've had two blow up in my hand now doing that
Koot Bassfishin why did you hold a bic lighter on for that long?
Thanks, Koot Bassfishin, something I have never heard of in my 70+ years.
Only ever seen the clear plastic ones do that. Never had a Bic fail me unless I ran it dry. But I have to agree with Zachary, why are you holding the flame for that long? You might want to look into getting flame extenders such as trioxane, Live Fire, WetFire, fatwood, etc. Every one of those takes like 3 seconds of flame and will burn for minutes. Hell, even petroleum jelly infused cotton balls can buy you 30 seconds to a minute by putting just a second or two of flame to it.
Semper Fi
Cool beans.
Looked at your store couldn't find the lighter are you carrying them now or are you just getting them?
When you needed it it didn't work that says everything
Oh man zippos do the same thing that sucks lol first time I did that freaked me out lol great product Dave like the match case you never over filled zippos ?
Kabaruser, nice thought,but it does happen if you use one long enough. Used one for over 50 years and have over filled them many times. Not a big problem unless it leaks in you pocket. Rash time :-( older than dirt
I hope that isn't a "Chief's blanket" that your demonstrating on.
Hey man, love your videos but quick question. What happened to your mountain man breakfast video? I love that video but cant seem to find it.
2nd I luv u Dave 😍😘
Will the match case hold titan matchs?
Looks like an ok product but I wouldn’t buy it. What happened to bushcraft on a budget. A simple bic does the trick. The waterproof containers are cool and of good use
Wish I would have seen this before I also lit my hand on fire. Hahaha! Easy to remedy though and a great lighter.
Ahhh...the overfilling of the old Zippo lighters...the fuel really burns the skin of the leg, and it's hard to get the stink out of the pants...hehehe...
l know that this is off topic but dose he sell that "Hudson bay" style blanket on his website?
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Eh there products are pretty pricey and in my opinion not worth the money, good it's made here but to much. I bought a couple of there stuff thinking it would be amazing but it's just like everything else just a higher price. A Ferro rod with striker I think was like 15bucks steel was like maybe 2in and the handle is like 3 to 4in wasn't impressed for that kind of money ,good review though for sure.
SWEET!
Wish they made the water proof cover for a normal Zippo.
Maybe O-rings or something that would keep all the gases in a zippo also
OK Dave, I think I'll be getting that Zippo replacement. I love bringing a zippo, but evaporation IS a bitch. Y'all made me laugh on the overfilling part. Gotta remember that because GUARANTEED my senile azz WILL do it. Just one question my friend, is it possible to get the bic cover in black thru you?
For that price I can buy two zippos, an extra fuel canister, and a can of fluid.
50 bucks buys a lot of Bics.
But even if you had 50 of those it will still not work in cold. I mean, yeah Exotac products are expensive, but they are reliable as hell.
@Mateusz Bartosik Bullshit, just hold a Bic in your fist for 10-15 seconds and it will fire up. Even if you just dropped it in a frozen creek, just shake it out and blow off any excess moisture from the striker wheel then hold it in your fist for a few seconds and they work. Been using them for years.
Semper Fi
Then you buy your bics. I'll go with the quality gear and everyone will be happy.
Will that lighter take rubbing alcohol for fuel ? Just wondering because I carry a alcohol stove ..
I have used denatured alcohol in a bic type lighter in a pinch and it does work but the alcohol on the wick evaporates so fast when you uncap it that it's just not practical. The lighter fluid being a petroleum product doesn't evaporate so quickly.
All these “boy’s” complaining about the price tag, but their willing to spend $50 bucks on some other stupid crap they REALLY don’t need, cracks me up! They obviously don’t work with tools for a living, and they don’t understand quality. So go ahead boys, buy your toys. And one day, when you grow up, and finally wake-up, it’s about buying things that will last your entire life, not buying something numerous times thinking your saving money when in reality, your not. Come back and watch this after you grow up. #realmenbuyquality -Stephen, Ohio
Well, I'm grown and still think $50 is a shit ton of money for a source of flame. #realmenbuywhateverthefucktheywant
Semper Fi