I haven't been that lucky with torch lighters. I've gone through 3 in a matter of a month or two.

I use zippos when I go in public, unless it's empty and I don't feel like filling it up.

Since I smoke at home it doesn't really matter to me, I have a lot of cheap lighters that work just fine, I just adjust the flame so it comes out a lot bigger and makes lighting easier.

Torch lighters worked well for bong and pipes for me, but I can't find a torch lighter that will last.