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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 18:36:15 GMT -5
Going backpacking this fall, do thermacell's actually work? Pros? Cons?
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Post by featherduster on Aug 2, 2017 23:36:37 GMT -5
Yes, provided your sitting still.
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Post by scrub-buster on Aug 3, 2017 6:39:25 GMT -5
Thermacell has made early bow season hunting enjoyable again.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Aug 3, 2017 10:33:44 GMT -5
Yes, provided your sitting still. This, plus can't be too windy. |
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Post by dusty20 on Aug 3, 2017 15:03:45 GMT -5
I think they work better than bug spray. Again mostly sitting still or not a lot of wind.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 3, 2017 15:18:44 GMT -5
I think they work better than bug spray. Again mostly sitting still or not a lot of wind. I've found with a "lot of wind" the skeeters are not near as bad. |
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Post by dusty20 on Aug 3, 2017 15:32:55 GMT -5
I think they work better than bug spray. Again mostly sitting still or not a lot of wind. Right, if there is too much wind the thermocell doesn't work but at that point the skeeters aren't too bad anyways. I've been carrying it in our ranger here recently. Keeps me bite free. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 19:18:06 GMT -5
Awesome, I appreciate the feedback!
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Post by bill9068 on Aug 10, 2017 19:38:40 GMT -5
It works.
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Post by antiwheeze on Aug 11, 2017 14:52:12 GMT -5
Works but generates some heat and scent.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 20:10:40 GMT -5
Works but generates some heat and scent. Noted, I'll avoid using it hunting then. |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Aug 12, 2017 22:15:25 GMT -5
Works but generates some heat and scent. Noted, I'll avoid using it hunting then. I use it for hunting both deer and turkey. I've never had a deer run off from the scent that I known of. They also make earth scent pads if that gives you any more confidence. I wouldn't hunt early deer season in some spots without one. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 13, 2017 7:29:35 GMT -5
Noted, I'll avoid using it hunting then. I use it for hunting both deer and turkey. I've never had a deer run off from the scent that I known of. They also make earth scent pads if that gives you any more confidence. I wouldn't hunt early deer season in some spots without one. ^^^^ THIS... The "heat" is very minimal and you'll only feel it if you put your hand on it. If the deer can smell the ThermaCell they can smell you too.. |
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Post by wesb81219 on Aug 13, 2017 20:26:33 GMT -5
It works great! I'll have mine with me for squirrel, doves, early goose and early deer.
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Post by dusty20 on Aug 13, 2017 21:46:37 GMT -5
Works but generates some heat and scent. Noted, I'll avoid using it hunting then. The scent that it gives off is far less noticeable than me swinging madly at mosquitoes slowly killing me. |
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Post by moose1am on Aug 17, 2017 20:46:00 GMT -5
Just don't use the Thermacell unit inside a automobile as the fumes are not good for you to breath. Even with all the windows opened (including the sunroof and the back sliding glass window of the truck) the fumes got pretty bad. It kept the mosquitoes away but they were still trying to get into the drivers side window as I could hear them buzzing around outside the truck window. I was parked at Bluegrass on top of the hill looking out over the valley below and using a electronic game caller and trying to call in some coyotes nearby. All they did was bark back at me in defiance but it was too dark to see them without a light. And it was getting too dark to photograph them with regular photo equipment.
I've also used them when sitting out on the back deck and on the front porch at night. I have got to the point that I can't stand mosquitoes these days nor ticks. So due to some illnesses I'm not as active outside when it get's dark. Even during the daylight we have some Tiger Mosquitoes that are aggressive in the daylight and will aggressively try to bite you. Mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. I have three of these units and have used them a lot and they work. But at times I need a gas mask to breath when the fumes get too great.
And as others have said they don't work that well if there is a wind. You have to start them up and let the fumes envelope your area for them to be effective. But like others said if the wind is strong the mosquitoes have a hard time flying. That may be why most mosquitoes only come out at night as usually the winds die down at night.
Did I say I hate mosquitoes?
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Post by esshup on Aug 23, 2017 10:22:05 GMT -5
Noted, I'll avoid using it hunting then. The scent that it gives off is far less noticeable than me swinging madly at mosquitoes slowly killing me. ^^^^^^ We have a winner!! I've used them during hunting season and never noticed that it kept any deer away. Moving fast to swat a mosquito? Deer will notice movement quickly and run. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 12:58:36 GMT -5
Well, I bought one and used it while I was in Tennessee a couple weeks ago. Got bit a few times before I got it on and warmed up, never got more than a couple bites the rest of the time I was camping there.
Best $20 I've ever spent.
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Post by firstwd on Sept 18, 2017 7:24:27 GMT -5
Well, I bought one and used it while I was in Tennessee a couple weeks ago. Got bit a few times before I got it on and warmed up, never got more than a couple bites the rest of the time I was camping there. Best $20 I've ever spent. If you only spent $20 you haven't bought enough of them. 1 in my turkey vest. 1 in my squirrel vest. 1 in my camper. 1 in my deer back pack. 1 still in the box in the house in case I misplace one..... |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Sept 18, 2017 8:22:54 GMT -5
After moving and unpacking things I'm up to three of the regular units as well
as the lantern unit we use at the camper.
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