There really is no ‘best’ lighter for smoking - as long as it works! However, Bic and Clipper lighters are both excellent choices for almost any smoking application. The Bic is readily available, reliably sturdy, and comes in both regular and miniature sizes.
The regular size Bic is best for value for money, while the miniature version is perfect for a travel kit or being on the go. Clipper lighters are similarly reliable and favored by smokers for their removable flint rod, which comes in handy when packing the flower in a joint or blunt down evenly. Both styles of lighters can be refilled with standard butane and are available in a variety of colors and designs - with the white Bic lighter having a folklore all of its own!