Yes. Every Zippo is refillable with Zippo lighter fluid and uses replaceable flints and wicks. Zippos ship empty — fluid and flints are sold separately. The mechanical mechanism is covered by Zippo's lifetime warranty: if it ever fails mechanically, Zippo repairs or replaces it. This is why a Zippo is an everyday-carry lighter that lasts decades.

A Zippo is a windproof flip-top with a wick and lighter fluid, built from metal with a lifetime mechanical warranty. A Clipper is a butane-refillable pocket lighter with a rounded body and a signature removable flint system — the flint housing pulls out and doubles as a poking tool. Zippos are collectible and lifetime; Clippers are practical, refillable everyday lighters favored by smokers.

The RAW Arc Lighter uses a high-power electric plasma arc instead of a flame. It is USB-rechargeable, windproof, and uses no butane or lighter fluid. Because it is flameless, it works in wind and at angles a normal lighter struggles with. The tradeoff is that it must be recharged periodically and will not work when the battery is dead.

No. Standard lighters — Zippo, Clipper, RAW Arc, and novelty BBQ lighters — do not produce the sustained high-temperature flame needed to heat a quartz banger for concentrate dabbing. For dabbing, use a dedicated butane torch from the Torches or Premium Torch Lighters collections. These lighters are for flower, pipes, and general use.

No. Zippo lighters ship empty and require Zippo lighter fluid plus flints, sold separately. Clipper lighters ship empty and refill with standard butane. The RAW Arc Lighter ships with a charge but is rechargeable by USB. Novelty BBQ lighters ship without fuel. Plan to pick up the matching fuel when buying any lighter in this collection.

The best lighter for joints is one with a soft, controllable flame that does not scorch the paper or cherry. The top choice for daily joint use is the Clipper, which uses a soft butane flame, refillable tank, replaceable flint, and a rounded body designed to be held sideways for even toasting. The Bic Classic is a close second for cost-conscious buyers, offering reliable ignition and a soft flame in a disposable format. Zippo lighters work for joints but the strong wind-resistant flame can scorch papers if held too close, and the lighter fluid imparts a slight taste on the first few puffs. Avoid butane torches and jet flames for joints because the high-intensity flame burns through the paper instantly and creates uneven cherries. For hemp pre-rolls, blunts, and tobacco-wrapped products, a Clipper or Bic is ideal. Pair with our Rolling Papers and Cones collection. Angies Boutique stocks Clipper, Bic, and Zippo in dozens of designs at our 838 N Broadway Los Angeles shop, including limited Clipper artist series.

Refilling a Clipper takes 30 seconds. First, remove the flint assembly by pulling the metal sleeve straight up from the top of the lighter (this exposes the refill valve at the bottom). Flip the lighter upside down, press the refill valve straight down onto the nozzle of a butane canister, and hold for 5 to 7 seconds. Use only premium butane (5x refined or better) like Vector, Power, or Whip-It to prevent flint and valve clogging from impurities. Wait one minute after refilling for the butane to settle to room temperature before sparking, otherwise the flame will be weak and flickering. Reinsert the flint assembly with a downward push and you are done. One refill lasts roughly two to three weeks of regular use. The flint itself lasts 1,000 to 2,000 strikes and is replaceable by removing the flint assembly and swapping the small metal cylinder. Angies Boutique sells premium butane and Clipper replacement flints alongside the lighters themselves in our LA shop and online.

Yes. Every standard Clipper lighter is refillable with butane and uses a replaceable flint, which is a major reason Clippers have been the European smokers' lighter of choice since the brand launched in Spain in 1959. The refill valve sits on the bottom of the lighter, hidden under the removable flint assembly, and accepts any standard butane canister nozzle. The flint cylinder at the top of the lighter slides out and swaps for a fresh one in under a minute when sparks weaken. One properly maintained Clipper lasts years and produces far less waste than disposable lighters. Mini Clippers, super Clippers, and the artist series all use the same refill and flint system. The only non-refillable Clipper-branded products are the rare branded promotional disposables, which are clearly marked. Browse our full Clipper inventory including limited edition Halloween, holiday, and artist collaboration designs at our 838 N Broadway Los Angeles location.

For wind resistance, the Zippo windproof lighter is the long-standing benchmark. The double-walled chimney design protects a naphtha-fueled flame from gusts up to 25 miles per hour, which is why Zippos have been military-issued since World War II and are still the lighter of choice for camping, hiking, and outdoor festivals. Modern alternatives include the Tsubota Pearl Hard Edge (Japanese-made naphtha lighter with similar windproof design) and butane jet-flame lighters like the Vector Maxtech, which use a turbo flame that resists wind through sheer pressure but burns extremely hot. For outdoor joint smoking, the Zippo wins on flame quality. For outdoor pipe and cigar use, a butane jet flame works better because it relights faster and does not require constant fuel topping. Avoid disposables like Bic in any wind because the soft flame extinguishes immediately. Angies Boutique carries Zippo, Tsubota Pearl, and Vector in our Los Angeles shop, along with naphtha fuel, butane, and replacement wicks and flints to keep them running for decades.