Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Ditch your long-necked candle lighters and disposable Bics. Over time, as the butane ...

It’s summertime, and while we’re still reviewing the latest and greatest power tools, my mind is drifting into the backcountry where fireside meals after a day of hiking and fly fishing are calling.

Plasma lighters can get a cookstove or a candle going just like a traditional lighter, but that’s about where the similarities end. For starters, rather than running on a flammable fuel, such as ...