I’m a big-time candle gal regardless of season, which means that over the years, I’ve had to find creative ways to stock and subsequently store a large volume of matchbooks. But if we’re being honest, they’re not exactly convenient or safe when lighting deep candle jars or getting the stove or a grill going. Given that I am not a fan of butane-filled lighters, I needed an alternative to both of these conventional options that felt more sustainable and versatile.
Available in 12 different colors and festive patterns, this lighter is portable, convenient, lightweight and intuitive. All you do is slide open the safety lock and press a button that ignites a spark. The lighter has an auto-stop safety function that stops the spark after seven seconds, and can swiftly be re-ignited by pushing down on the switch once more. As a worrier, I appreciate that it has an intuitive, thoughtful design that emphasizes safety.
The lighter’s unique shape also helps to prevent the spark from being blown out by a strong wind or rain, which is ideal if you’re using it for outdoor activities like camping or barbecuing.
I was most skeptical about the battery life and was thrilled to find that the charge can last many weeks, even with daily use. It has LED indicator lights that display the item’s charge levels (with four lights being the highest), so you always know how much juice you’ve got left in the battery and aren’t caught off guard.
