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The ZIPPO 221 Green Matte Windproof Lighter combines Zippo's familiar classic lighter design with a distinctive green matte finish. The understated surface gives the lighter a practical appearance while retaining the recognisable hinged lid, flint wheel and signature Zippo click.
Built around Zippo's established windproof lighter design, the ZIPPO 221 is suited to reliable ignition in outdoor conditions. Its all-metal construction and protected flame design make it a practical choice for camping, hiking, travel and everyday carry. Unlike disposable lighters, it can be refilled and maintained using Zippo lighter fuel, flints and replacement wicks.
The matte finish is also designed with a lasered hinge and bottom stamp, adding to the distinctive appearance of this particular range. The lighter is supplied in a gift box and is made in the USA. It is supplied without fuel and requires Zippo lighter fuel for operation.
Features
- Classic Zippo windproof lighter design
- Green Matte finish
- All-metal construction
- Wind-resistant flame design for outdoor use
- Refillable for continued use
- Compatible with Zippo lighter fuel, flints and replacement wicks
- Lasered hinge and bottom stamp
- Distinctive hinged lid and Zippo click
- Supplied in a gift box
- Made in the USA
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee
Specifications
Product Code: ZIP90221
Brand: ZIPPO
Model: 221 / 90221
Finish: Green Matte
Construction: All metal
Height: 57.2 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Depth: 38.1 mm
Weight: 57 g
Fuel: Zippo lighter fuel, sold separately
Barcode / GTIN: 041689113407
Country of Manufacture: USA
Packaging: Gift box
The ZIPPO 221 Green Matte Windproof Lighter offers the classic Zippo experience in a distinctive matte green finish. Its refillable construction, replaceable components and windproof design make it a practical lighter for outdoor use, everyday carry or as part of a Zippo 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.