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Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter

Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter

Item # 745929
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This lighter's torch flame and its ability to work at high altitude make it a great choice for alpine adventurers.

  • Unlike wick-and-flint and disposable lighters, the Colibri Extreme II's torch flame resists becoming extinguished by high winds
  • Remains functional up to 13,000 feet; gaskets ensure mechanisms remain waterproof to three atmospheres
  • Features a stainless-steel belt clip, lanyard and integrated compass measuring bearings in 10° increments
  • Burns refillable butane fuel (sold separately)

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Item 745929

Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2.4 ounces
Dimensions1.2 x 1.3 x 3.4 inches
MaterialDie-cast metal with stainless-steel clip

Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter Customer Reviews

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Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter
 
4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Functional (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (4)
    • Survival (4)
    • Winter camping (4)
    • River (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    16

    2008

    (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Different perspective

    Byprion

    from Mt. Mansfield, Vermont

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Reasonably reliable
    • Waterproof
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Puny flame

    Best Uses

    • River
    • Survival
    • Winter Camping

    Comments about Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter:

    Colibri makes elegant lighters. This is one in body armour and a drysuit. It's intelligently designed for lighting a pipe held in your hand close in front of your eyebrows. It will do that as safely and reliably as possible, many many times. Unfortunately, out there you don't need a dignified pipe lighter; you need a miniature brazing torch. You need a durable tongue of flame far from your fingers hot enough to light birch bark in a breeze. It only needs to be there a few times between refills, but it needs to be there in exuberant abundance. This lighter comes nowhere close: maximum jet is 2 cm., maximum duration is 10 sec. and it's immediately beside your thumb. Point that down into a pile of tinder or the vapor well of a gas stove and try not to burn yourself. It can be done but it would be safer with a 5 cm. flame at the end of a 5 cm. tube. The compass, contrary to earlier testimony, is a reasonable decision. Instead of a pointer the entire printed disk rotates, a good design for a small cheap sturdy compass. Acquisition is slower because of increased mass and momentum, reduced damping and significant fussiness about inclination. Because the mass is imperfectly distributed the axis has to be precisely, dynamically oriented for free rotation, but that can be easily accomplished by anyone not palsied, impatient or on any but flat calm water. It seems unaffected by the steel clip and gave identical readings to fancy expensive compasses, albeit with more effort and less incremental precision. I wouldn't suggest relying solely on this tiny compass, but then I wouldn't suggest relying solely on a piezo-electric lighter, either. That's right: with a [$] gizmo in your pack you're still going to carry matches. You probably won't use them, or the compass, but it's wise to have both, just in case.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    10

    2008

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Had I known the price...

    ByOCD-4-Outdoor

    from Minneapolis

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Functional

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • River
      • Trips

      Comments about Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter:

      Grabbed this lighter along with a ton of other gear. Didn't notice the price until I got home. For what it cost, I am a little dissapointed with the performance of the flame. My butane soldering iron at work makes a better torch flame than this thing. I wish they would've left the compass off. They could've done something better to differentiate the flame end from the fill end. To it's credit, it has met my needs by being waterproof, starting fires in the wind, and lighting cigarettes on the freeway in the Wrangler with the top down; however for the price, I was expecting better performance. I probably would not buy another one.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      23

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      GREAT

      By[...]master

      from Antioch, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Functional
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River
        • Survival
        • Trips
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter:

        This is a great lighter. It really is wind resistant. It lights when its really windy and stays lit. It is even waterproof. I love it.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        2

        2008

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Durable

        ByGPSJake

        from Covington, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Functional

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Day Trips
        • Survival
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter:

        The compass is worthless, but the lighter is great! It stays lit in extreme environments, and the filament, is very durable especially compared to a past coleman lighter that was similar. Waterproof, robust feeling, and very dependable. Not sure how long the gas lasts yet and the compass is broken I think.. it fell off it's spindle. It is slightly heavy for what it is, but it reassuring to have a reliable, hot light despite the conditions.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        5

        2007

         
        4.0

        Great lighter

        ByJonnie4000

        from Berea, OH

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy to Use
        • Functional

        Cons

        • Compass

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Survival
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Colibri Extreme II Wind-Resistant Lighter:

        This is an awesome lighter. Do not rely on the compass, which is seemingly useless. This lighter lit for me when others (bics, etc) failed due to cold weather. It's like carrying a small torch with you, which leaves no small measure of reassurance.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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