I searched this text verbatim in Google because I don’t understand the context of this rant, and the AI thought I was in crisis and directed me to a suicide helpline.

There’s a USB-C option for the active end.

Absolutely this. The gate check is the main concern. As a business traveler, I’m usually running on a tight schedule, and dealing with a checked bag is an extra 30 minutes minimum in my day. And if they lose my carry-on, I’m kinda fucked.

The overhead storage location can also be a hassle – if I have a tight connection at ATL, I don’t want to play leap frog for 20 minutes to get to my bag if the last open bin is in row 35 and I’m up in 15.

So yeah, I’m going to make sure I get to the head of my boarding group.

I don’t know why we’re not linking directly to the Lighter Wikipedia page, but this lamp design is by no means the first mechanical lighter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighter

Don’t let your dreams be dreams