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

longknocker · 11-04-2010, 05:32 AM

Cool Looking!

I Wonder How It Holds Up Over Time?

md4958 · 11-04-2010, 07:57 AM

Wow, nice find Ron! Is it TSA approved?

kelmac07 · 11-04-2010, 07:59 AM

Very cool...thanks Ron.

replicant_argent · 11-04-2010, 08:15 AM

looks cool.
Butane soft flame lighter = Cool with current TSA regs.....

Funny looking device that looks like an empty torch = Not gonna be cool with TSA, even if empty.
Especially if a TSA guy with 1/4 of a brain sees that all you have to do is put a (currently) kosher soft flame lighter in it.
I like the concept and idea though, for something to have at home! It will be interesting to see how the design holds up over many many refills and lighting cycles.

hscmit · 11-04-2010, 08:32 AM

very cool idea

issues · 11-04-2010, 09:07 AM

Nice!

If this thing is durable, I would probably pick one up.

For around $18 it looks like a good buy.

RRocket · 11-04-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Wow, nice find Ron! Is it TSA approved?

But even if it wasn't TSA approved, just toss it in your luggage with no cartridge, and pick up a lighter at your destination and you're good to go.

sobranie10 · 11-04-2010, 04:28 PM

neat concept durability may be another thing

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

11-04-2010, 05:32 AM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review Cool Looking! I Wonder How It Holds Up Over Time?

11-04-2010, 07:57 AM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review Wow, nice find Ron! Is it TSA approved? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-04-2010, 07:59 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review Very cool...thanks Ron. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-04-2010, 08:15 AM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review looks cool. Butane soft flame lighter = Cool with current TSA regs..... Funny looking device that looks like an empty torch = Not gonna be cool with TSA, even if empty. Especially if a TSA guy with 1/4 of a brain sees that all you have to do is put a (currently) kosher soft flame lighter in it. I like the concept and idea though, for something to have at home! It will be interesting to see how the design holds up over many many refills and lighting cycles. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-04-2010, 08:32 AM	#6
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review very cool idea

11-04-2010, 09:07 AM	#7
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review Nice! If this thing is durable, I would probably pick one up. For around $18 it looks like a good buy. __________________

11-04-2010, 04:28 PM	#9
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Soto Pocket Torch Review neat concept durability may be another thing