Our ancestors learned to control fire roughly 1.8 million years ago. A lot has changed since then, but the utility of fire remains constant, keeping us warm, cooking our food, and lighting the ...

Whether starting a campfire or smoking, a lighter that performs well makes all the difference. Lighters are handy to have in your travel backpack in case of emergencies and are a worthwhile addition ...

Plasma lighters can get a cookstove or a candle going just like a traditional lighter, but that’s about where the similarities end. For starters, rather than running on a flammable fuel, such as ...

Cigar smokers are a fickle bunch—I know this because I am one. Once you get into the world of smoking cigars, you quickly realize the hobby isn’t as simple as lighting up a stogie and calling it an ...

I’ve backpacked over 6,000 miles, climbed to 20,000 feet, and guided people into the depths of Alaska’s wilderness. Without carrying a fire source, I wouldn’t be here to tell you what camping lighters ...