REI Lightweight Stuff Sack vs Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance

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

REI Lightweight Stuff Sack is the lighter option — 161 g lighter than the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

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Spec	REI Lightweight Stuff Sack	Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance
Weight	20 g · 0.020 kg · 0.04 lb	181 g · 0.181 kg · 0.40 lb
Brand	REI	Thermacell
Category	Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous

REI Lightweight Stuff Sack

20 g

Budget-friendly ultralight stuff sack for pack organization. Only 0.7 oz.

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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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REI Lightweight Stuff Sack vs Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Appliance: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the REI Lightweight Stuff Sack wins — at 20 g it is 161 g (89%) 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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