Lighters & torches
The Pocket Torch Lighter is a refillable butane jet lighter that delivers a focused, wind-resistant flame every single time. Compact enough to disappear into your pocket, sturdy enough to survive rattling around in a bag for months — this is the lighter you stop losing because you actually want to keep it on you. Available in three finishes: Assorted colours, Glow in the Dark, and Black.
| Variant | SKU | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Assorted | HS1862 | Surprise colour — good if you don't mind what turns up |
| Glow in the Dark | HS0829 | Festivals, camping, anywhere you'd fumble in the dark |
| Black | HS0828 | Clean, understated, won't clash with anything |
The Glow in the Dark version is our pick if you spend any time outdoors after sundown. Nothing worse than patting down every pocket at 2 a.m. looking for a lighter you can't see. The glow finish solves that in about half a second.
A pocket torch lighter produces a pressurised blue jet flame that stays lit in wind speeds up to roughly 80 km/h, whereas a standard soft flame extinguishes at around 8–10 km/h. That single difference changes everything about outdoor use. Wind kills a disposable's flame, the spark wheel shreds your thumb, and the wobbly yellow flame dances everywhere except where you actually need it. A pocket torch lighter addresses all three problems with a concentrated, directional jet.
The jet flame on this one is focused and steady. That means you're not chasing a flickering orange flame around with your hand cupped like a windshield. You point, you click, it lights. According to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), torch-style lighters have become increasingly common among consumers who value wind resistance and a more controlled ignition point. That tracks with what we've seen behind the counter for over 25 years — once people switch to a jet flame, they don't go back.
The body itself has a smooth, soft-touch surface that genuinely feels good in your hand. Not in a marketing-copy way — in a "you'll find yourself clicking it open and shut while you're watching telly" way. It's got a satisfying weight to it without being bulky. Fits flat in a jeans pocket, sits nicely on a table, doesn't roll off surfaces the way round lighters do.
The Pocket Torch Lighter measures roughly the same as a standard disposable but runs on refillable butane with piezo-electric ignition. Below are the full specs.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Flame Type | Single jet (blue torch flame, ~1,300 °C) |
| Fuel | Butane gas (refillable) |
| Ignition | Piezo-electric push button |
| Body | Smooth soft-touch finish |
| Variants | Assorted, Glow in the Dark, Black |
| Refillable | Yes — standard butane canister |
| Wind Resistant | Yes — effective up to ~80 km/h |
| Size | Pocket-sized (comparable to a standard disposable lighter) |
Pair this pocket torch lighter with a decent grinder like the SLX Non-Stick Grinder and rolling papers such as RAW Classic King Size for a complete session kit. If you're after something with a bit more reach for bongs or deep bowls, have a look at our longer torch lighters in the Lighters and Torches category — same jet flame, just with an extended nozzle. For a different approach entirely, browse our Hemp Wick collection in the Smoking Accessories wiki.
A single refillable pocket torch lighter replaces approximately 12–24 disposable lighters per year, saving both money and landfill space. The average smoker goes through roughly 1–2 disposable lighters per month. That's up to 24 plastic lighters a year heading straight to waste. A refillable pocket torch lighter costs a fraction more upfront and lasts years. You top it up with butane from a standard canister — one 300 ml canister gives you around 40–60 refills depending on tank size. Over 12 months, you'll spend less and throw away nothing.
The honest limitation? Like any butane lighter, it needs occasional bleeding. If you refill without purging the old air first, you'll get sputtering and an inconsistent flame. It takes about 10 seconds to fix (we cover that below), but it's the one thing that catches people out. It's not a flaw — it's just how pressurised butane works. Every torch lighter on the market does this, from the cheapest to the most expensive.
Compared to a Clipper — which is also refillable and a solid lighter — the torch flame here is the key difference. A Clipper gives you a standard soft flame at roughly 800 °C. This gives you a focused jet at around 1,300 °C that cuts through wind and lights evenly. If you mostly smoke indoors, a Clipper does the job. If you're ever outside, at a festival, on a balcony, or just standing near an open window, the pocket torch lighter wins every time.
Refilling a butane torch lighter takes under 60 seconds once you know the steps. Order your preferred finish above, and when it arrives follow these instructions to keep it running perfectly.
We've sold thousands of these pocket torch lighters from our Amsterdam shop since 2019. The single most common question at the counter is "why does it sputter after I refill it?" — and every single time the answer is the same: bleed the air first. We started taping a tiny instruction card to each lighter and our return rate dropped by roughly 70%. It's a 10-second step that saves a lot of frustration. If you get nothing else from this page, remember that one thing.
Air trapped in the fuel chamber is the most common cause. Turn the lighter upside down, press the refill valve with a small tool to bleed the air out completely, then refill with butane. Wait 2–3 minutes before igniting. This resolves the issue about 90% of the time.
Effectively, yes. The jet flame is pressurised and directional, so it resists wind far better than a standard soft flame. In strong gusts you may need to shield it briefly, but in normal outdoor conditions it stays lit without any trouble.
Depends on flame height and how often you use it, but a full tank typically gives you several days of regular use — roughly 100–150 ignitions per fill at a medium flame setting. Keeping the flame at a medium setting rather than maximum extends each fill noticeably.
Most airlines allow one butane lighter in your pocket or carry-on bag, but not in checked luggage. Rules vary by airline, so check before you fly. Torch-style lighters are sometimes treated differently from standard lighters by certain carriers.
Any standard refined butane canister with a universal nozzle tip works. Refined or double-refined butane burns cleaner and causes less clogging of the jet nozzle over time. Avoid the cheapest unrefined canisters if you want the flame to stay consistent.
Yes — like any glow-in-the-dark material, it absorbs light and then emits it in the dark. A few minutes under a lamp or in sunlight gives it a solid glow. It fades gradually, but even a dim glow is enough to spot it in a dark tent or garden.
Different tools for different priorities. A hemp wick gives you a lower-temperature flame and no butane taste, but it's fiddly outdoors and you still need a lighter to light the wick. The pocket torch lighter is faster, more practical, and wind-resistant — the trade-off is a hotter, more direct flame.
You can buy a pocket torch lighter directly from this page — choose your preferred finish and get it shipped from our Amsterdam warehouse. We also carry a full range of refillable lighters in the Lighters and Torches category if you want to compare options before you order.
Last updated: April 2026
