Lighters have often been considered a cheap, disposable necessity. People want to set fires for camping, smoking, or grilling and they want their fires fast. Lighters are bought in large packs and discarded as soon as they are out of fuel. Many people do not think twice about purchasing the cheapest lighter possible, regardless of the long term value that the best plasma lighter can bring. But lately, there has been a significant change in manufacturers’ thinking regarding lighters. There has been a change in peoples thinking too regarding plastic waste, and reusable rather than disposable is the new way forward.

I’m not too fond of matches and normal lighters because they’re hardly wind-resistant. You often have to light a couple before getting a flame stable enough to make a fire. Out there, survival lighters are a better choice because they last longer, can withstand wind, and are always available to use on the go without hassles. I got around to purchasing and testing some electric plasma lighters to find out which ones are worth your money.

We analyzed all the plasma lighters on the market and picked the best ones based on these factors: