A dab torch needs a strong, adjustable butane flame and a stable base — that's what heats a quartz banger evenly and safely. Below you'll find windproof torches from workhorse single-flames to the viral ray gun torches, shipping fast from the US.
How to choose a dab torch
Four things decide how well a torch heats and lasts:
Flame power
A hotter, adjustable flame heats a banger faster and more evenly. Triple-flame torches heat large bangers quickest.
Refillable
All quality torches refill with standard butane. A clear fuel window lets you see when it is time to top up.
Stability
A wide base and a flame lock let you set the torch down safely mid-session.
Style
From discreet pocket torches to the collectible ray gun torches, there is a look for every setup.
Featured torches
Windproof butane torches in stock and shipping from the US:
Most popular
Thicket Ray Gun Torch — the viral ray-gun-shaped butane torch — a powerful flame with serious style.
Best single jet
Maven Diamond Single Jet Torch — $34.99 — one focused jet flame: less fuel per session than a multi-flame torch, plenty for a standard banger.
Best adjustable angle
Maven Torch Tower — $24.99 — the flame head pivots, so you can angle heat under a banger without turning the torch over.
Best for cigars
Premium Cigar Torch Lighter — $29.99 — a slim cigar-style torch in assorted colors; the same butane jet, in a jacket-pocket body.
Torch lighter types
A torch lighter is a butane lighter that burns a pressurized jet flame instead of a soft flint flame — hotter, directional and wind-resistant. Five shapes cover almost every use:
Jet / pencil torch
One narrow jet flame you can point exactly where the heat goes. The default pick for a banger or a bowl — see the Maven Diamond single jet.
Table torch
A weighted upright body that stands on its own between heats, so nothing hot is ever loose on the table. Best for a fixed dab station.
Pistol grip
A trigger-fired torch held like a tool, with your hand behind the flame instead of above it — steadier for long heat cycles.
Pocket / mini torch
A compact refillable body that still runs a real jet flame. Trade a smaller fuel tank for something that travels.
Novelty torch
Ray gun, grenade and blaster shapes that are genuine butane torches underneath — the ray gun torch is the one that went viral.
Butane, refilling and flame care
Every torch on this page is a refillable lighter — you top it up with canned butane instead of throwing it away, which is why a $30 torch outlasts a drawer of disposables. Refill with refined butane (5x filtered or better): unrefined fuel leaves residue that clogs the jet and makes the flame sputter. Bleed the tank before the first fill, fill upside down in short bursts, then let the torch sit a minute so the fuel settles before lighting. Because a jet flame is pressurized it is windproof in a way a flint lighter is not, so it stays lit outdoors. Full technique notes are in our lighters and torches buyer's guide.
Pair your torch with the right glass
A torch is one part of the heat setup. Match it to a quartz banger or nail, keep the heat in with a carb cap, and if you are building from scratch start with a dab rig. For high-airflow bangers, see terp slurpers, or browse all dabbing accessories.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of torch do I need for dabbing?
A refillable butane torch with a strong, adjustable flame and a stable base. It needs to heat a quartz banger evenly in under a minute.
What butane should I use?
Use refined butane (ideally filtered/5x) to keep the jets clean and the flame consistent. Cheap unrefined butane can clog the torch over time.
Single flame or triple flame?
Single-flame torches are fine for most bangers and last longer per fill; triple-flame torches heat large bangers faster but use more fuel.
How do I refill a butane torch?
Bleed any air from the valve, hold the can upside down on the fill port, and press for a few seconds. Let it sit a minute before lighting so the butane settles.
Are ray gun torches good for actual dabbing?
Yes — beneath the novelty shape they are real refillable butane torches with a strong flame, so they heat a banger just like a standard dab torch.
What is a torch lighter?
A torch lighter is a butane lighter that burns a pressurized jet flame instead of a soft flint flame. The jet burns hotter, points where you aim it, and does not blow out in wind, which is why torch lighters are used for heating glass, lighting cigars and any job a standard lighter is too weak for.
Are torch lighters refillable?
Yes — every torch on this page refills with canned butane through a valve in the base, so you keep the same lighter and only replace the fuel. Look for a clear fuel window so you can see the level before a session instead of running dry mid-heat.
What is a jet flame lighter?
A jet flame lighter forces butane through a narrow nozzle under pressure, producing the tight blue cone you see on a torch. Single-jet models are the most fuel-efficient; multi-jet models trade fuel for faster heating on larger glass.
Is a torch lighter windproof?
Effectively yes. Because the flame is pressurized rather than drifting off a wick, wind cannot lift it off the fuel, so a jet torch stays lit outdoors where a flint lighter goes out.
What is the difference between a torch lighter and a regular lighter?
Heat and control. A regular flint lighter makes a soft, cooler flame that bends with the air; a torch lighter makes a hot, directional jet that stays put. For heating glass you want the torch — a soft flame will not bring a banger up to temperature evenly.
