Lighters & torches
by Prof
The Pocket Windproof Jet Lighter is a compact, refillable torch lighter that produces a focused jet flame resistant to wind, rain, and general outdoor chaos. It fits in your palm, slips into any pocket, and lights with a single click — no cupping your hands around a flickering flame while your mate holds up a jacket as a windbreak. We've kept one behind the counter for years, and it's the lighter we grab when heading outside.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | HS1597 |
| Flame type | Single jet torch (blue flame) |
| Ignition | Piezoelectric, single click |
| Fuel | Butane (refillable) |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Size | Pocket-sized |
| Colour | Random — multiple orders get a varied mix |
Complete your session kit: pair this lighter with a pocket-sized metal grinder and a pack of pre-rolled cones. The grinder handles prep, the cones handle rolling, and the jet lighter handles the wind. Three items, zero fumbling.
Regular lighters work fine — indoors. The second you step outside, a standard soft flame turns into a flickering disaster. Parks, festivals, balconies, canal-side benches — Amsterdam alone gives you about 200 rainy days a year and near-constant breeze off the IJ. A soft flame dies the moment air moves across it. You end up burning your thumb, wasting fuel, and still not getting a proper light.
A jet lighter solves this because it produces a pressurised, blue-flame torch rather than an open yellow flame. The combustion happens internally, so wind can't blow it out. One click, consistent flame, done. The Pocket Windproof Jet Lighter keeps things small enough that you genuinely forget it's in your pocket — it weighs next to nothing and doesn't bulk out your jeans like those chunky torch lighters that feel like carrying a small weapon.
The honest limitation: it's a budget lighter. The flame adjustment isn't as precise as something from a dedicated brand, and the plastic body won't survive being dropped onto concrete from a metre up with the same grace as a metal casing. But for the price, it does exactly what you need — a reliable windproof flame that you won't cry about if it disappears at a festival. We've sold these for years and the return rate is basically zero. That tells you enough.
A jet flame lighter (also called a torch lighter) mixes butane with air before combustion, producing a blue, pointed flame that burns at roughly 1,300°C. A standard soft-flame lighter simply ignites butane in open air, giving you the familiar yellow, flickering flame that burns around 800°C. The jet flame's internal combustion is what makes it windproof — there's no exposed flame for the wind to catch.
| Feature | Jet flame lighter | Soft flame lighter |
|---|---|---|
| Flame temperature | Approx. 1,300°C | Approx. 800°C |
| Windproof | Yes | No |
| Fuel efficiency | Uses fuel faster | Slower burn rate |
| Best for | Outdoor use, joints, cigars | Indoor use, candles, cigarettes |
| Flame visibility | Blue, harder to see in daylight | Yellow, easy to see |
For outdoor smoking sessions, the jet flame wins every time. The trade-off is fuel consumption — a jet lighter burns through butane faster than a soft flame, so keep a refill canister handy if you're a heavy user. For the price of this pocket lighter, though, that's a fair deal.
We've been selling lighters since the shop opened in 1999, and the number one complaint about cheap lighters hasn't changed in 25 years: "it died in the wind." People buy three soft-flame lighters, lose two, and the third won't spark when they actually need it. A single pocket jet lighter costs about the same as those three disposables combined and actually works when the weather turns.
One thing we'd flag: the colour is random. If you order one, you get what you get. Order a few and the warehouse will try to send you a mix — but "try" is doing some heavy lifting there. Don't order five expecting a complete rainbow. You might get three blue ones and two black. That said, nobody's ever complained about the colour once the thing actually lights in a storm.
A jet flame lighter uses pressurised butane mixed with air to create a focused, blue torch flame. The internal combustion makes it resistant to wind, unlike standard soft-flame lighters that rely on an exposed yellow flame.
Yes. The flame is produced internally rather than in open air, so wind can't extinguish it. This pocket lighter handles strong gusts without any issues — that's the whole point of owning one.
Completely, as long as you follow basic lighter safety: keep it away from your face, don't tilt it upside down while lit, and store it away from direct heat. The flame is hotter than a standard lighter (around 1,300°C), so keep your fingers clear.
Turn it upside down, press a standard butane refill canister into the valve on the base for 3-5 seconds, then wait 2 minutes before lighting. If the flame is weak after refilling, bleed the tank first by pressing the valve with a pen tip until the hissing stops, then refill.
No — colours are selected randomly by the warehouse. If you order multiple, they'll try to send a varied selection, but it's not guaranteed. Think of it as a lucky dip.
It depends on usage, but expect roughly 1-2 weeks of regular use before needing a refill. Jet flames consume butane faster than soft flames because of the higher combustion temperature. A small butane canister will give you dozens of refills.
The blue colour comes from complete combustion of butane when mixed with air under pressure. It burns cleaner and hotter than a yellow flame, producing less soot — which means no black residue on whatever you're lighting.
Last updated: April 2026
