Zippo Meadow Lighter, Meadow Green Finish (24840) in El Paso

The Zippo Meadow (24840) is a windproof, refillable pocket lighter on a solid brass case, dressed in a translucent jewel-tone green coating that lets the case’s distressed texture show through a sheer, glossy surface. It has been part of Zippo’s lineup since 2009 and arrives in a gift box. Like every Zippo windproof lighter it ships empty, runs on Zippo premium lighter fluid, and carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Below we cover the finish, how the windproof mechanism works, what it takes to keep it running, and how the guarantee is handled.

A Translucent Green That Shifts With the Light

The Meadow finish is a sheer, glossy green coating laid over a distressed-texture brass case, so the surface catches and bends light instead of sitting flat. Depending on how the light hits it, the green can read as a deep, rich jewel tone or brighten toward a near-fluorescent hue. The color is sealed under a micro-thin, scratch-resistant coating, which helps it shrug off everyday pocket contact, though normal wear over years of use can still leave marks. This is a plain translucent finish with no engraving or emblem, which keeps the focus on the color and the texture underneath.

Windproof by Design

The Meadow uses the same windproof insert Zippo has built since the 1930s. A flint wheel strikes a spark into a fuel-soaked wick, and the chimney-style windscreen shelters the flame so it holds in a breeze where a butane flame would blow out. Closing the lid starves the flame of oxygen to put it out without cutting the fuel, and the signature click on open and close is part of why these lighters are so recognizable. The brass insert lifts out of the case for refueling and maintenance.

Built to Refill, Not Replace

This is a refillable lighter, not a disposable, which is the point of owning one. Lift the insert from the case and saturate the packing material with Zippo premium lighter fluid, stopping once the fuel reaches the top of the packing so you do not overfill. Lighter fluid evaporates even when the lighter sits unused, so topping off before you head out keeps it dependable. The flint is a wear item that an average user replaces roughly every few weeks, and a pack of replacement flints keeps spares on hand. The wick darkens with carbon over time and can be trimmed once or twice a year, then swapped for a replacement wick after a few trimmings. Fuel, flints, and wick are sold separately.

Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee

Every Zippo windproof lighter carries the same promise the company has made for decades: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever stops working, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and Zippo repairs it at no charge, with no receipt required and no time limit. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not decorative wear, so the translucent green finish itself is not part of the repair coverage. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo honors the guarantee.

Pick It Up in El Paso

El Paso Smoke Shops operates 9 ubicaciones por El Paso, Texas, and our Hosts stock and handle these lighters day to day. The Zippo Meadow is carried in some of those stores rather than every one, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock right now before you make the trip. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to purchase.

If you want a Zippo that looks like nothing else in the pocket and still does the everyday job, the Meadow (24840) pairs a striking translucent green with the dependable, refillable, windproof insert and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Add fluid and a flint, and it is ready for years of use. Check the live stock above for the El Paso store nearest you.