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The ZIP94003 Australian Kangaroo Zippo combines the classic Zippo windproof lighter with a distinctly Australian design. Finished in High Polish Chrome, the lighter features an Australian kangaroo design and the familiar Zippo construction that has made these lighters popular with collectors, travellers and outdoor users.
The all-metal lighter is designed for reliable operation in a wide range of conditions, with Zippo's windproof design helping maintain the flame outdoors. It is refillable, allowing the lighter to be used repeatedly rather than discarded when the fuel is exhausted. The hinged lid produces the distinctive Zippo click, while the standard Classic case provides the familiar shape and handling associated with the brand.
Supplied in a gift box, the ZIP94003 is also well suited to Australian-themed collections and gifts. Zippo recommends using genuine Zippo lighter fuel, flints and wicks for optimum performance.
Features
- Genuine Zippo Australian Kangaroo design
- High Polish Chrome finish for a bright, reflective appearance
- Classic Zippo case design
- All-metal construction
- Windproof design for dependable outdoor use
- Refillable for long-term use
- Distinctive Zippo opening and closing click
- Made in the USA
- Supplied in a gift box
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee
Specifications
Product Code: ZIP94003
Brand: ZIPPO
Model: 94003
Design: Australian Kangaroo
Finish: High Polish Chrome
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
The ZIP94003 Australian Kangaroo Zippo offers the practicality of a refillable windproof lighter with an unmistakably Australian design. Its polished chrome finish and kangaroo artwork make it a practical item for everyday use as well as an appealing addition to a Zippo or Australian-themed collection.
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.