ZippoNode
$199.00
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- Text friends off-grid over LoRa — no cell service or Wi-Fi
- Pairs by Bluetooth with the free Meshtastic phone app
- No license, no fees, no subscription
- Pocket-sized, in a genuine Zippo® brushed-brass case
- 300 mAh battery with USB-C charging
Meshtastic is peer-to-peer: you need at least one other Meshtastic device in range (a friend’s, or a local mesh). Range is miles in good conditions and depends heavily on terrain.
Free returns within 30 days · Before you buy
- ZippoNode in a genuine Zippo® brushed-brass case
- USB-C charging cable
- Printed user guide
Off-grid messages, in a Zippo® case
ZippoNode is a pocket-sized Meshtastic device inside a genuine Zippo® brushed-brass case. Pair it with the free Meshtastic app on your phone and you can text friends where there’s no cell service or Wi-Fi.
It sends encrypted messages over LoRa — a long-range, low-power radio — for miles, depending on terrain. No license, no fees, no subscription.
What it does
- Sends and receives text messages with other Meshtastic devices, no cell towers needed
- Pairs with the free Meshtastic app on your phone over Bluetooth
- Relays messages across the mesh, so more devices around you mean more range
- Encrypts your messages
Good to know
Meshtastic is peer-to-peer: you need at least one other Meshtastic device in range, such as a friend’s or a local mesh. Range is miles with a clear line of sight and much less between buildings or hills.
Set it up once, then forget it
- Charge it over USB-C.
- Install the free Meshtastic app on your phone.
- Pair ZippoNode with the app over Bluetooth.
- Choose your region and channel, and start messaging.
That’s it. It arrives fully assembled with Meshtastic firmware installed. If you get stuck, email me and I’ll walk you through it.
Made for the outdoors, and easy to give
- Hikers, campers and hunters
- Festival-goers and group trips
- Emergency and preparedness kits
- Radio and gadget fans
- Zippo collectors
Meshtastic® is a registered trademark of Meshtastic LLC. This product uses open-source Meshtastic firmware; see GitHub for software licenses. Zippo® is a registered trademark of Zippo Manufacturing Company. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zippo Manufacturing Company.
Why ZippoNode?
A way to stay in touch where your phone has no bars.
- Walk around looking for a signal
- Hold the phone up in the air
- Watch the message fail to send
- Try again when you’re back in town
Type in the Meshtastic app. ZippoNode sends it over LoRa to your friends’ devices — no towers needed.
How big is it?
Drawn to scale next to a credit card.
Zippo-case sized: a pocket, a backpack strap or a glovebox. 300 mAh battery, USB-C charging.
Everything worth knowing first.
- Works with
- The free Meshtastic app on your phone (over Bluetooth) and any other Meshtastic device. No license, no fees, no subscription.
- Radio
- LoRa with a universal 915 MHz (US) / 868 MHz antenna. License-free; no fees.
- Battery
- 300 mAh lithium, USB-C charging.
- Size
- About 1.5 × 0.5 × 2.25 in, ~1.6 oz — Zippo-case sized.
- Shipping
- Free US shipping. Assembled, flashed and tested by hand in New Jersey before it ships.
- Returns
- 30 days, 100% money back. Free returns — I email you a prepaid label.
Questions people ask
Do I need a license?
No. Meshtastic uses license-free LoRa bands; there are no fees or subscriptions.
How far does it reach?
Miles with a clear line of sight; much less between buildings or hills. More Meshtastic nodes around you extend the mesh.
How do I charge it?
Over USB-C; the cable is in the box.
Is it still a lighter?
No — the lighter insert is replaced by the radio, battery and a glow-in-the-dark printed insert.
5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
4 reviews for ZippoNode
Stay in touch off the grid — or give it as a gift
Free US shipping, 30 days to return it for free, and I answer every setup question myself.
SumDum –
Well made, product works as expected and actually is so well crafted and designed I have started to everyday carry it.
Patrick –
Super cool idea and great quality!
Jason –
Good product and good support when asking for info.
Matthew –
Absolutely wonderful device!
Amazing quality and craftsmanship