Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL vs Soto Pocket Torch
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL ($30) vs Soto Pocket Torch ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ferro rod.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL | Soto Pocket Torch |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $35 |
| Weight | 28g | 85g |
| Sparks | 3000°F ferrocerium | — |
| Strikes | ~3000 | — |
| Body | Machined aluminum | — |
| Striker | Tungsten carbide | — |
| WR | Fully waterproof | — |
| Weight | 28g | 85g |
| Flame | — | 1300°C |
| Fuel | — | Butane refillable |
| Country | — | Japan |
Pros & Cons
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
- 3000°F reliable sparks
- Waterproof operation
- Tungsten carbide striker
- Replaceable ferro rod
- Works at any altitude
- Requires tinder preparation
- $30 for a ferro rod
- Learning curve vs lighter
Soto Pocket Torch
- Windproof
- 1300°C
- Refillable
- Requires butane
- No cap
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated ferro rod index — tap through to check current pricing.