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Bic Lighter (Small) vs Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Bic Lighter (Small) is the lighter option — 169 g lighter than the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance (93% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Bic Lighter (Small) Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance
Weight 12 g · 0.012 kg · 0.03 lb 181 g · 0.181 kg · 0.40 lb
Brand Bic Thermacell
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance
181 g

Portable heat-activated mosquito repellent. 12-hour coverage area. Includes appliance, butane cartridge, and 3 repellent mats. Reusable design.

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Bic Lighter (Small) vs Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Bic Lighter (Small) wins — at 12 g it is 169 g (93%) lighter than the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance (181 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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