Reddit reviews SOTO Pocket Torch (Only – w/o Refillable Lighter)
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ENHANCES YOUR COMMON LIGHTER – It uses disposable lighter fuel to become a powerful, wind-resistant burnerGET MORE FOR THE SAME FUEL - The flame reaches temperatures up to 1300℃ (approx., 2300°F) A disposable lighter increases its lifespan by 60% when used with SOTO’s Pocket TorchEASY TO REFILL – With the fill adaptor (not included) it is easy to \ refill with fuel that can be purchased from most grocery/outdoor storesSPECS - Fuel cartridge: Disposable lighter. Size: 110 x 60 x 23 mm (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.9 inch) Weight: 50g (1.8 oz.) without disposable lighter. Flame shape: Superfine centralized flame. Burning time: Approx. 20 minutes (per disposable lighter)IMPORTANT: CAUTION - The torch may not ignite under freezing temperatures or high altitudes above 5,000 ft. / 1,500m
I like this type because they are small and take disposable lighters as a fuel cartridge so you can pick up a refill just about anywhere.
For anyone that might be interested, from Amazon: Soto Pocket Torch
Like this? Seems like one of those things that's not very economical or functional...
Soto Pocket Torch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046UZRNU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I never fly without it!
Yup.
https://www.amazon.com/SOTO-ST-PT-14SB-Soto-Pocket-Torch/dp/B0046UZRNU/
The flask miss_mchammerpants is pretty solid. Another neat tool I've not seen around often is this converter kit for lighters. It turns a normal cigarette lighter into a mini torch. Happy holidays!
I was having the same issues, likely related to my filling technique. I stumbled across the Soto pocket torch. It uses any non-bic cheapo lighter. When the lighter is empty you open the torch, throw it away and put a new one. I got 20 lighters for $10.
Soto Pocket Torch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046UZRNU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
$20 from Amazon. Seems like a lot of money, but I think I'm in anyway.
Thanks for the feedback!
For the water, I agree that I brought too much water. When I went to Olympic last year I only carried a liter of water with me at a time, but for Big Bend there is only a few streams that generally dry up in the summer (can't be relied on) and the Rio Grande. The route we went only came within about 5 miles of the Rio Grande, and the creeks were reduced to stagnant puddles by the time we went. The Big Bend website suggests a gallon per person per day of water, and we brought 4 gallons between us for 3 days, and that was still too much. I am a hyper water conservationist when I backpack, and I think I can get by with about 2 liters per person per day going forward. I had never done a desert trip before, so I went conservative to be safe.
The trash compactor bag is an intriguing idea. I have historically just done the ducks back to keep my stuff mostly dry and the dry sack to keep my sleeping bag dry so I would never freeze to death, but I like the idea of the compactor bag without the dry bag. I think I messed up my sub kilo by using a compression sack for the first 6 years that I owned it.
I have been eyeing those thermarest xlite pads. My current thermarest is about 10 years old and not very thick.
The rain jacket umbrella combo is something I have been testing recently. The Patagonia jacket I have is essentially a wind shirt, so anything more than a drizzle goes straight through it. So without an umbrella, I would be almost without rain gear. The umbrella has some other benefits like being a wind break, allowing easy night time bathroom breaks, and makes it easier to check maps while its raining and such. I think I will get an OR Helium at some point and bring that whenever it is a low chance of rain, or for particularly long trips.
I searched a bit for a torch style lighter, and these are the only ones that I have found:
Soto Which just loads generic bic style lighters into it for fuel.
Gizga Which requires you to buy separate fuel and recharge it.
I tried the Gizga one time, and I could only get a tiny bit of fuel to charge it, so it only lasted a day or two. I might have a defective unit, so I may try getting another one.
Thanks again for the advice! I will definitely test your ideas out!
No problem at all. Just my sense that most that care enough to buy a DuPont would not use a Bic to light a cigar. I also use a Bic (actually have to use Scripto) along with this when traveling.