Zippo Classic Green Matte Windproof Lighter (221) in El Paso
About this item
- Genuinely windproof flame that holds steady in El Paso breeze and gusts, thanks to Zippo's perforated chimney windscreen.
- Solid brass Classic case under a soft green matte powder coat, with a low-glare, slightly textured grip and lasered hinge and bottom stamp.
- Refillable for years of use: just add premium lighter fluid, a fresh flint, or a new wick when it is time, all stocked here.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, so it works or Zippo fixes it free if the mechanism ever fails.
- Plain everyday-carry design with no logo or artwork, giving you the satisfying Zippo lid click and look without the extra branding.
- Compact and pocket-friendly at 2.25 inches tall and just 0.18 lbs of all-metal construction.
Product description
The Zippo 221 is the Classic Green Matte windproof lighter: a plain, no-logo lighter built on Zippo’s solid brass Classic case and wrapped in a soft green matte coating. It is refillable, carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, and has the familiar Zippo lid click. It arrives empty, so you add your own lighter fluid before the first use. Below is how it burns, what the finish is, and how to keep it running for years.
A windproof flame, the way Zippo built it
The 221 is genuinely windproof. The flame sits behind a perforated windscreen chimney that protects it while still feeding it air, so it holds steady in the kind of breeze and gusts you get walking around El Paso. It is hard to blow out from the side the way you can with a torch or a match. It is not gale-proof and a strong gust straight down the chimney can still snuff it, but for everyday outdoor use it stays lit where most pocket lighters give up. Flip the lid, roll the flint wheel, and you get the classic Zippo click and a reliable flame.
The green matte finish
The green matte look comes from a powder coat applied to the brass case, not paint, which gives it a flat, low-glare green with a slightly textured grip. The hinge and the bottom stamp are lasered into the case. It is a clean, understated everyday carry with no logo or artwork, which is what separates the plain 221 from the 221ZL that wears the Zippo script logo. Wipe it down with a soft cloth to keep it looking sharp. Keep in mind the finish itself is cosmetic and is not part of the mechanical guarantee, so normal handling can leave wear over time the way any matte coating does.
Refillable for years, not disposable
This is a lighter you keep. When the flame gets weak, top it off with Zippo premium lighter fluid: lift the insert out of the case, saturate the packing, and stop when the felt is wet but before it overflows. When the spark fades, swap in fresh replacement flints, which an everyday user goes through every few weeks. When the wick darkens with carbon and stops lighting cleanly, pull it up and trim it, or fit a replacement wick. Those three parts are all it ever needs, and we stock each of them.
Zippo's lifetime guarantee
Every Zippo, the 221 included, is backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it at no charge, no receipt and no registration required. The guarantee covers how the lighter works, not the look of the coating, so it is the mechanical heart of the lighter that is protected for life. We sell the lighter here in El Paso, and Zippo honors the repair.
The Zippo 221 is a do-everything pocket lighter: windproof, refillable, all-metal, and guaranteed for life by Zippo, in a quiet green matte finish with no branding. It ships empty, so grab fluid with it and you are set. Stock varies by store, so check the live availability on this page to see which of our El Paso Smoke Shops locations has the 221 in stock today. For Guests 21 and older with valid ID.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Reg Green Matte
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Green Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Classic
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
Does the Zippo 221 have a logo or any design on it?
No. The 221 is the plain Classic Green Matte lighter, with no logo and no artwork, just the smooth green matte case with a lasered hinge and bottom stamp. That is what separates it from the 221ZL, which is the same green matte case but carries the Zippo script logo. If you want the clean, unbranded look, the 221 is the one.
Is the Zippo 221 actually windproof?
Yes. The flame sits behind a perforated windscreen chimney that shields it while still feeding it air, so it stays lit in breeze and gusts that would put out a typical pocket lighter. It is highly wind resistant rather than indestructible: a very strong gust aimed straight down the chimney can still snuff it, but for everyday outdoor use in El Paso it holds a steady flame.
Does the Zippo 221 come with lighter fluid?
No. It ships empty, with no fuel inside, so you fill it before the first use. Use Zippo premium lighter fluid, which we sell separately. Lift the insert from the case, slowly saturate the packing, and stop once the felt is wet but before it overflows so it will not leak.
How do I refill the 221 and replace the flint or wick?
To refuel, lift the insert out, saturate the cotton packing with lighter fluid, and let it settle before sparking. When the spark gets weak, drop in fresh replacement flints under the spring, which an everyday user replaces every few weeks. When the wick darkens and stops lighting cleanly, pull it up with tweezers and trim it even with the chimney, or fit a replacement wick. We stock all three so you can keep one lighter running for years.
Will the green matte finish scratch or fade over time?
The green is a powder coat applied to the brass case, which is durable for everyday carry, but like any matte coating it can show wear with heavy handling over time. Wipe it with a soft cloth to keep it clean. Note that the finish is cosmetic and is not part of Zippo's mechanical guarantee, so wear to the coating is normal and does not affect how the lighter works.
What does Zippo's lifetime guarantee cover?
It covers the way the lighter works, for life. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the 221 to Zippo and they repair it free, with no receipt and no registration needed. It works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee protects the mechanical function rather than the look of the green matte coating. We sell the lighter; Zippo honors the repair.
For Guests 21 and older with valid government-issued ID. This Zippo 221 ships empty with no fuel inside, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately and added before the first use. It is a refillable windproof pocket lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. Stock varies by store, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock today.
