themacell

M&M · Post by **M&M** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:14 pm

does anyone on here use the thermacell bug repelling device? It isn't that expensive of a product and I thought I would ask you all what you thought of it. Sometimes those darn skeeters can make a hunt down right miserable. M&M

tuskntine · Post by **tuskntine** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:23 pm

I use one and it's the best thing since "GRITS" , or Cream of Wheat if your from up North , lol . They are worth the cost .
They do not give off ANY odor. the only thing I don't like is the "click" it gives off when you light it . Therefore I light it off when I first leave my truck so it is working when I arrive at my tree.
I highly recommend one . Here in the south we have those biting no-see-um type gnats that swarm every year and they will carry you away at the ball field . When I bought mine 2 years ago , my wife started taking it to the ballpark and instantly had about 30 new friends sitting all around her .

IT WORKS !!!

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:05 pm

Wow, I am sold.. I have only heard good things about them and that last post sealed the deal.. I have to admit it looked like a gimmick at first, but everyone I have talked to or heard from say they work well.

Andre Leblanc · Post by **Andre Leblanc** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:06 pm

I second tuskntine experience. Even works up here in Northern Ontario where mosquitos are so big they have tail numbers!!

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:40 pm

They work great. Even on black flies and no seeums.

The refillls are not cheap though.

About $5.95 (USD) for the little propane cylinder and three pads - about 12 hours worth.

DropTine · Post by **DropTine** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:51 pm

theyre the best! especially in late season turkey hunts when all the other hunters piss off!

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:04 pm

Have used mine for a couple of years now & absolutely love it

I also bought the lantern for the back yard & it works well for keeping the bugs away but do not think it would light the way for a mosquito

Great product & highly recommend it.

Shoot Straight
Kirk

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:40 pm

I absolutely love mine. I also thought that it was a gimmick but after having Tyler had a severe reaction to deet, I bought one, then another one and 6 refills.

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:50 am

Bought one for bear hunting with Mark H last year . It worked great . Did not need to use my bug suit .

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:12 am

I second that,I will not go out turkey hunting without it.Everyone I know that has turkey hunted with me now has one .

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:21 am

All my buddies swear by them, I picked up 4 camo versions at Wal-Mart last year on clearance for $10 each and $2 for the carrying case. I should have bought everyone on the shelf at that price. Will put them to use this bow season.

Rich

tuskntine · Post by **tuskntine** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:41 am

They also have scent pads for them . And yep , they work too .

ga_Game_hunter · Post by **ga_Game_hunter** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:12 pm

Here's something I've verified myself at Walmart. If you go to the curling iron section you will find a curling iron that uses the same Thermacell cartridge. Only you can get a two pack for $5.15. In the Sporting goods section you are paying $19.99 for a four pack so buying this 2 pack will save you 50%.

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:54 pm

they work without a doubt....if you get a whiff of it its slightly chemically pungent..so hunt the wind..but they do work for sure..we use them on the deck while we lay around in the hot tub...its great..

Leone Russo · Post by **Leone Russo** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:18 pm

We went on our annual boar hunt in June. The temp. was 85 degrees and very muggy. The bugs were all over us. I fired up my ThermaCell and within 5 minutes you could not find a bug around us.