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Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL vs Soto Pocket Torch

Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL ($34.95) vs Soto Pocket Torch ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ferro rod.

Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
Exotac
nanoSTRIKER XL
$34.95
Best Ferro Rod
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Soto Pocket Torch
Soto
Pocket Torch
$35
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Spec-by-spec
SpecExotac nanoSTRIKER XLSoto Pocket Torch
Price$34.95$35
Weight28g85g
Sparks3000°F ferrocerium—
Strikes~3000—
BodyMachined aluminum—
StrikerTungsten carbide—
WRFully waterproof—
Weight28g85g
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 $34.95. Both are part of our curated ferro rod index — tap through to check current pricing.
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