GADATOP Electric Lighters Arc Plasma Lighter USB Rechargeable Lighters Windproof Flameless Candle Cool Lighter with High Power Battery for Camping, Hiking, Explore (Flower)

Why This Deal Is Worth It

I used to go through a dozen plastic butane lighters a year, mostly because they would leak or fail the second a breeze hit them. The GADATOP arc lighter is a different experience because it uses a high-voltage electrical current rather than a fuel tank. Because it is made of zinc alloy instead of flimsy plastic, it does not crack in my bag, and the USB charging means I am not constantly running to the store for refills. That is roughly three months of school lunch money I am not wasting on disposable junk that ends up in a landfill. This is for the parent who is tired of fighting with candles during a power outage or struggling to light the grill while kids are screaming in the backyard. If you are the person who values reliability over gimmicks, this solves the problem of the lighter that refuses to spark when you actually need it. The one thing you should know is that the arc is narrower than a traditional flame. It works perfectly for candles and wicks, but you have to be precise with your placement. It takes a few tries to get used to the angle, but once you do, you will never go back to butane.

Rachel Vance

Household Efficiency Specialist