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Guides to the flashlight and lighter brands worth knowing. For flashlights, compare Olight vs Fenix vs Streamlight or see our best flashlight brands ranking. For Zippo owners, there are buying picks plus step-by-step care guides, from refilling to the Zippo repair guide.
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How-to Guides Zippo Wick Replacement: How to Change the Wick Step by Step
Zippo wick replacement step by step: pull the packing, thread a new wick down the chimney, weave it back through the packing in an S shape, trim it level. -
How-to Guides Zippo Flint Replacement: How to Change It in 2 Minutes
Zippo flint replacement in 2 minutes: pull the insert, unscrew the flint spring, tap out the old stub, drop in a new flint, screw it back tight. Plus fixes. -
How-to Guides How to Refill a Zippo Lighter: Steps, Safety & Fixes
How do you refill a Zippo? Pull the insert, lift the felt pad, soak the cotton until fluid hits the top, wipe dry. Plus butane inserts, flints and wicks. -
Buying Guides Zippo Gift Guide: The Best Zippo Lighters to Give (2026)
The best Zippo lighters to give this holiday season, from the classic Street Chrome to engraved keepsakes, plus the fluid and flints that complete the gift. -
Safety Tips Can a Zippo Explode? Hot Cars, Pockets & the Real Risks
A Zippo holds no pressurized gas, so it's far less likely to explode than a disposable. The real risks, the myths, and how to use and refill one safely. -
Buying Guides Olight vs Fenix vs Streamlight: Which Flashlight Brand Wins?
Olight, Fenix and Streamlight compared head to head: build, charging, warranty and best current models, so you know which flashlight brand fits your needs. -
Buying Guides What Flashlights Do Police Use? Brands, Lumens & Best Picks
Police carry tactical flashlights from Streamlight, SureFire and LED Lenser, typically 800–1,200 lumens. What US and UK officers use, and civilian equivalents. -
Buying Guides Best Zippo Lighters on Amazon (2026): Picks & Collectibles
The best Zippo lighter for most people is the Brushed Chrome. Street Chrome, Black Matte, Armor and the butane insert compared, plus the right fluid. -
How-to Guides Zippo Repair Guide: Fix It Yourself or Send It Back Free
Zippo repairs it free for life — but most faults are a two-minute fix at your kitchen table. Here is what to replace yourself and what to ship to Bradford. -
Brands Best Flashlight Brands (2026): 9 Worth Buying, Compared
The best flashlight and torch brands for 2026: Fenix, Streamlight, SureFire, Olight, Nitecore, Acebeam, Maglite, Wurkkos and Klarus, with warranties.