Thermacell

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:08 am

If I forget mine in the truck I would go back for it, can`t say the same for anything else I HAVE to carry to hunt .

Leonard Hawkins · Post by **Leonard Hawkins** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:51 am

lots of thermacell products on E-bay and they have the table models. HAWK

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:53 am

Use my Thermacell while bear hunting and fishing works great .

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:13 am

one shot scott wrote:Pydpiper: you said you had a leg/arm strap. Do they work while your walking as well?

Yes, and no.. I hate those answers..

They recommend that you do not wear the unit while it is turned on, but I think that is just a liability thing, considering it is designed to do just that.
Also, it is noisy to to ignite, it is a fairly solid "click", when you push the igniter, so it is best to do it at the truck before you get to your spot.
Now the "no" part.. While it isn't likely to set you on fire while you walk it will not be terribly effective (although it still kinda works), it is a scent operated unit, so as you walk you are constantly leaving the scent behind you. Same thing with using it in a breeze, set it up wind and it will be more effective.

Brampton Mike · Post by **Brampton Mike** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:44 am

bigsy wrote:Anyone use them? Do they work as they claim?

Absolutely...i do not leave home without it!

Brampton Mike

BUS314 · Post by **BUS314** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:34 am

how long will a refill last?

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:41 am

I get a few hunts out of one, they last longer than you would expect. The blue pads start to lose color and turn white around the edges as it depletes. The cells last longer than the pads though, if I recall it is about 3 pads to 1 cell by their portions, I get 4 or so.
I keep an extra cell and 4 pads with the unit, in the pockets of the carrier.

My Thermacell is an odd camo, my case is green. I see there is a Real tree Case now, so mine may soon be up for sale.

bigsy · Post by **bigsy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:13 am

Well, going to buy one then, thanks guys just need to find the camo one somewhere, looks like a few more trips to my favorite stores...

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:16 am

I use my Thermacell all the time and love it. Purchased from Wal Mart. I believe mine came with a pouch for carrying it on your belt but I don't ever use that part. And we,ve used the table top model also in the boat while fishing. Works GREAT!

beerwolf · Post by **beerwolf** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:43 pm

Princess auto has them now in the London store.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:08 pm

I looked in at Canadian Tire, nothing there yet. Walmart is my next stop.

the frenchman · Post by **the frenchman** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:10 pm

are they good for black flies or just mosquitos

how do you spell fly like when you say 3 fl???

Michel

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:37 pm

you spelled it right flies

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:24 am

Anyone want a free Thermacell? Yep, Winchester Ammunition is giving them away. All you have to do is buy some turkey loads and they will send you a free unit. Here's a link to the offer:

http://www.winchester.com/marketing/pro ... ar-off.pdf

Now, to save on the fuel cells, go to Walmart and look in the hair dryer area and you will find these:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=10805185

I paid $6.69 per pack for mine. Now if I could find a way to get the pads cheaper........

I have to say that for what a unit cost and full price for the refill pack, it's well worth the investment.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:32 am

I take my pad back off the unit and put it in a zip loc bag I get 3 or 4 hunts out of it depending on the length of the hunt.

I have sent them several E Mails about making one with a silent turn on switch instead of the click,click,click

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