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Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube vs Soto Pocket Torch

Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube ($10) vs Soto Pocket Torch ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fire.

Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube
Pyro Putty
Fire-starter Tube
$10
Wet-Weather
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Soto Pocket Torch
Soto
Pocket Torch
$35
Japanese
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Spec-by-spec
SpecPyro Putty Fire-starter TubeSoto Pocket Torch
Price$10$35
Weight30g85g
Burn Time3min/tsp—
MaterialParaffin putty—
WaterproofYes—
Weight30g85g
Flame—1300°C
Fuel—Butane refillable
Country—Japan
Pros & Cons

Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube

  • Burns wet
  • Long burn
  • Easy to light
  • Greasy to touch
  • Gets on hands

Soto Pocket Torch

  • Windproof
  • 1300°C
  • Refillable
  • Requires butane
  • No cap
Pyro Putty Fire-starter Tube is the better value at $10. Both are part of our curated fire index — tap through to check current pricing.
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