Can the butane cartridges for a Thermacell be carried in your luggage? If not are they available in Africa?

No and No.

that is the problem with it It works great-- have to mail the cartridges ahead.

If you mail them ahead you need to label them as Hazmat/surface mail only..... but they might possibly be available in RSA at least (from either a chemists or camping/4x4 etc shops)

Probably worth asking your outfitter if he can get them.

It's sometimes surprising what you can buy in RSA nowadays...... they even gaffer tape in a variety of sizes & colours.

According to Thermocell a few months ago, they do not sell them anywhere in africa and they are not legal for travel in aircraft. Call them.

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Originally posted by LionHunter:
According to Thermocell a few months ago, they do not sell them anywhere in africa and they are not legal for travel in aircraft. Call them.

That's exactly why I said if the OP was going to send them, he should label it hazmat/surface mail only.

They do have similar products in RSA (at least) because I've seen them and I'd guess those versions may well fit the Thermocell product..... which I why I said it might be worth asking the outfitter.

Thanks guys! Wonderful invention, they should be everywhere

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Originally posted by shakari:
...They do have similar products in RSA (at least) because I've seen them and I'd guess those versions may well fit the Thermocell product.....

Steve,

I've been told (but not sure if it is true) that basically the same butane canister is used for a particular type of womens curling iron. Could this be the product you are referring to?

George

I'm not 100% sure but think that's correct..... to be honest, I didn't pay much attention to them and only noticed them in passing.