Choosing the right electronic lighter for traveling

Lighters are essential for campsites and road trips, but especially for smokers when traveling due to their extreme practicality and portability. However, they are useless once the gas runs out.

This is where the magic of electronic lighters happens: they are recharged via a USB cable, thanks to a external battery for example or on mains with a travel adapter, and they are operational again! Conquered?

Find yours with our selection of the five best electronic lighters 2024 for traveling without ever running out of fire!

Why travel with an electronic lighter?

Whether you smoke or not, a lighter is always useful equipment when traveling: to light a fire, candles so you don’t have dinner in the dark, or seal the ends of a rope when setting up camp. Instead of an active fire, electronic lighters have an ignition point on which the tip or wick is placed to ignite for a few moments. Unlike gas lighters, only a low charge prevents their use, and this for 1 hour to recharge it! In addition, the risk of explosion under high heat or sudden shock is almost non-existent.

My choice: In 2024 I recommend you!

The Primo electronic lighter is the best for traveling in 2024 simply because its ignition is only activated each time you shake it, and only requires ten seconds to ignite any material! In addition, it has the design of a classic lighter with a shockproof and scratch-resistant shell, and the ignition intensity does not weaken even under constant strong wind. However, the USB charging cable does not necessarily come with the lighter.

The best electronic travel lighters in 2024

Before buying, you have to choose carefully!

As it was designed to replace the dozens of lighters we take on trips, an electronic lighter must be durable. This implies that it must have a solid hull, a dual-voltage electrical system whose charge is blocked, and when the battery is full, an ignition point which ignites quickly and which remains active for a sufficiently long time. A water and wind resistant suit is also required for unlimited use. Also choose book models with a USB cable to limit incompatibilities. So, for an ultralight and versatile version of the Primo, we opt for the TackLife Thumb. For campers, we prefer the Boncas with a flexible retractable head to make it easier to light candles or fires, and for rainy destinations, the Saberlight Sparq splash-proof lighter. Finally, for smokers who like high-tech design, we buy the Mantello Tesla which looks more like a mini hard drive.

My opinion and my Conclusion

Electronic lighters are innovations that have revolutionized the availability of fire among smokers, although they are often a little expensive. However, this is more than compensated by their long lifespan, practical use and unlimited ignition. As lighters are also mandatory equipment for bivouac stays, why deprive yourself of them? They provide fire without fire and without smoke, and have an anti-explosion system which makes them extremely safe even for children going to summer camp. And, frankly, they are so much more presentable and personal designs than regular lighters!