Those flimsy bamboo and coconut torches of luau-themed summer shindigs and Gilligan’s Island reruns now come in durable materials such as copper, iron, and steel. They illuminate all manner of outdoor living—not just in warm climes, but also points north, even after the temperature drops.
“You wouldn’t believe how many we ship to the Northeast in November,” says John Manning of BuyTikiTorches.com, whose most popular model is the Maui, a hammered-copper torch that’s sturdy enough to hold up well in any weather.
