S.O.L. Survive Outdoors LongerFire Lite Fuel Free Rechargeable Lighter

I've purchased two of these and overall I like them. I haven't used them enough to speak to endurance or how long they retain a functional charge with use or on the shelf. However, based on some simple testing, I'd say they are very good for their primary intended use: starting a fire. The nature of the plasma igniter is such that wind should not be a concern- and that's very important in an outdoor environment. I haven't tried using in the rain (though I suppose I could try it in the shower!). For more general use - eg lighting candles in a glass container - they are a bit awkward. Due to the location of the button and the cap that protrudes above the igniter, it's difficult to insert these into a glass candle with the wick near the bottom. Of course, a long wooden match will solve that problem handily, one doesn't really need one of these. The inclusion of the flashlight is a nice option, although I'd think one should rely on a separate flashlight rather than run down the battery on something intended primarily for fire starting. Also - it requires turning off and then on again to alternate between bright beam, dim beam and flashing. It seems to always start on bright regardless of the last setting - I'd prefer to be able to have it start up dim to save battery charge.It also wasn't obvious to me from the very spare instructions that the same button turns on the light and the igniter depending on whether the cap is open or closed.All in all, as long as the charge holds up in use, I think it's great for its intended use.

Haven’t used it yet in a survival situation so I’m still skeptical of its effectiveness versus a real flame but it appears to be high quality and I have it in my get-home bag.

Good little lighter. Definitely water proof. Rubberized and feels nice in the hand. I bet the prongs will corrode over time causing issues a light and I mean very light going over with a wire brush will clean it good enough. Like refurbishing a spark plug but way more fragile. It would work. This will happen at some point it does to them all. Electrolysis is inevitable. The wire brush and very light I mean very very light going over will fix it.Would I buy it again. Absolutely yes. It does what it says. Weighs nothing. Dependable. The flashlight on the bottom that I had no idea was there is extremely bright. I wish I could pick whither it goes to rapid flash mode or just alternates from solid to rapid flash each time you push the button. I say that because some people could get hurt with the rapid flash as far as seizures go. So maybe a quick 2 tap on the button sets it for rapid flash but 1 is just straight solid beam. That way you choose and its expected. Would be Definitely worth fixing. The light for as cheap as it is very bright. I've had mine for about 3 months I believe. This isnt a paid spill. I cant stand that Amazon allows that. Messes up the whole review system. If this company had even offered that I would have sent their lighter back. Its just crooked.

This is an excellent tool for backpacking. I love that it doubles as a backup light too.

Great products and awesome customer service

It is easy to see and use

What a great little lighter! I got this as a stocking stuffer for my husband and he loves it. It works with plasma and the fact that you can recharge it in a flash is a definite pro!We are still trying to figure out how the tinder lanyard works but it's overall one of his favorite Christmas gifts! Next year, I'm going to get one for my dad!

The lighter function is awesome but the light is weak

It lights, but not a flamethrower.

Works as advertised, fun little unit with a built in Flashlight.

Excellent survival tool to light my fire or MSR rocket stove. A must have when in the backcountry.

Great lighter, would have given it five if it had USBC.After one year of flawless use and it's still going, I'm upgrading it to five stars. It's also displaced my use of other much more expensive flashlights because it's to hand.

Great lighter, worth buying.