Soto Pocket Torch Review

RRocket · 11-04-2010, 05:22 AM

I just wanted to do this little review of a great idea for a lighter. I thought I'd pass this along as I think it would be a handy travel lighter for those who can't bring butane onto a plane or those who may worry about finding butane for their lighters on a trip. And for about $20, I think this product is a winner.

I got to play around with one of these yesterday, and I must say I came away impressed. It's a small torch lighter that uses those cheap, square disposable lighters (easily found anywhere) as the fuel canister. You just drop the disposable lighter into the bottom, snap the top back on and you have an instant torch lighter. The only drawback, if it is one, is that it doesn't work with rounded Bic disposable lighters. Those disposable square lighters can be bought in singles or in packs of 8 for around $2 or so. So it's fairly economical to fuel.

Now this might not be your primary lighter (or maybe it would!), but for those traveling or to use in a pinch, I think it's great. I found out after the fact that this was winner of an Editor's Choice Award from an outdoor magazine. BTW, it's made in Japan for those that may be wondering.

I've included the link and some pictures.

http://www.sotooutdoors.com/pocket.html

11-04-2010, 05:22 AM	#1
RRocket Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 153 Trading: (10)	Soto Pocket Torch Review I just wanted to do this little review of a great idea for a lighter. I thought I'd pass this along as I think it would be a handy travel lighter for those who can't bring butane onto a plane or those who may worry about finding butane for their lighters on a trip. And for about $20, I think this product is a winner. I got to play around with one of these yesterday, and I must say I came away impressed. It's a small torch lighter that uses those cheap, square disposable lighters (easily found anywhere) as the fuel canister. You just drop the disposable lighter into the bottom, snap the top back on and you have an instant torch lighter. The only drawback, if it is one, is that it doesn't work with rounded Bic disposable lighters. Those disposable square lighters can be bought in singles or in packs of 8 for around $2 or so. So it's fairly economical to fuel. Now this might not be your primary lighter (or maybe it would!), but for those traveling or to use in a pinch, I think it's great. I found out after the fact that this was winner of an Editor's Choice Award from an outdoor magazine. BTW, it's made in Japan for those that may be wondering. I've included the link and some pictures. http://www.sotooutdoors.com/pocket.html