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The ZIP94012 Australian Kangaroo Zippo combines the classic Zippo windproof lighter with an unmistakably Australian design. Finished in High Polish Brass, it features a kangaroo design on the case and the familiar all-metal construction, refillable operation and distinctive Zippo click.
The High Polish Brass finish has been part of the Zippo range since 1982, providing a smooth, lustrous appearance that develops its own character with use. The windproof design is suited to outdoor conditions, while the refillable construction allows the lighter to be used repeatedly with genuine Zippo lighter fuel, flints and wicks.
The ZIP94012 is supplied in a gift box, making it suitable for Australian-themed collections, Zippo enthusiasts or anyone wanting a practical lighter with a distinctly Australian design.
Features
- Genuine Zippo windproof lighter
- Australian Kangaroo design
- High Polish Brass finish
- All-metal construction
- Windproof design for outdoor use
- Refillable for long-term use
- Distinctive Zippo opening and closing click
- Uses genuine Zippo fuel, flints and wicks
- Made in the USA
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee
- Supplied in a gift box
Specifications
Product Code: ZIP94012
Brand: ZIPPO
Model: 94012
Product Name: Australian Kangaroo - High Polish Brass
Finish: High Polish Brass
Construction: All metal
Height: 57.2 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Depth: 38.1 mm
Weight: 82 g
Fuel: Zippo lighter fuel, sold separately
Country of Manufacture: USA
Packaging: Gift box
Warranty: Lifetime guarantee
Barcode / GTIN: 0041689065348
The ZIP94012 Australian Kangaroo High Polish Brass Zippo offers the dependable refillable design associated with Zippo while adding a distinctly Australian touch. Its polished brass finish and kangaroo design make it equally suited to everyday use, collecting or gifting.
A Zippo works in the cold: A butane lighter is affected by altitude, and if it gets cold or wet, it may not work at all. Matches are unreliable.
A Zippo can work with gasoline. If there is an internal combustion engine somewhere around, chances are you can fuel your lighter.
Durable design: Unlike many butane lighters, the Zippo design protects all the weaker parts. A Zippo can handle being stepped on, dropped or being stomped into the mud. If the lighter is sealed with a piece of bicycle tubing, it is waterproof. A butane lighter, such as my beloved BIC minis, could be disabled by dropping them in cold water, or by getting a grain of sand in the sparker.
One handed operation: You can light a Zippo with your weak hand, even if your other arm is broken and immobilized. You could put the lighted Zippo under a pile of twigs, and have enough time to dry out the tinder.
There are a few tips that can improve your Zippo for survival use.
“As a backup emergency fire starting system when carrying and using a Zippo lighter…remove the fiber from the bottom of it and replace it by stuffing it tightly with pure cotton. Then should you run out of lighter fluid, you just simply open up the bottom and pull out some of the cotton, not much, and place it near the flint spark wheel and PRESTO! You got fire just like a Spark-Lite Fire Starter.”
Put spare flints and wick in the fuel reservoir area: Take off the thick felt cover on the bottom, and put several flints on top. Remove enough stuffing that a wick will fit. Neither of these modifications will affect lighter efficiency.
Seal lighter with duct tape or a piece of bicycle tube: This will slow, but not stop evaporation.
Check the lighter every time before you go out. This action will assure you have at least one ignition source that should work.
Carry charcloth: Charcloth is a material that can catch any spark, and create an ember. This can be used to make a fire with a dysfunctional lighter. As long as it sparks, any lighter can be used to start a fire.