It's always nice to have the ability to make fire, and Zippo lighters aren't really that expensive. You can find the inexpensive entry level Zippo at Walmart for less than $20.00, I've even seen them for as little as $13.00. I’m a former smoker, but I still carry my Zippo around. I have used it to seal rope ends after trimming, warming up my hands while taking a break on a cold day of motorcycle riding, lighting a camp fire, etc.