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How long do they last in a sense of lighter fluid?
what I mean how many fires do you think you can start using the lighter.
More than plenty. They last a long time. I've used them for ages and very little problems but they are not completely foolproof. The action on one froze up on me one time and nothing could fix it, beating it on a piece of wood or rock, nothing. But I've also used some for years with no problem. I take some backup now just in case but always use the Bic.
One of the few risks I see with a Bic is if the button somehow gets depressed when stuffed in a pack, pocket or pouch and you lose all your fuel.
I keep mine in an old bicycle repair kit box with a BSA Hotspark for backup. I like to take some ultralight UCO matches too. But again always use the Bic. It is just too convenient.