texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
nmmuledeerhunter, Dzia-Dzia, TraeMartin, Beatixre, MooseSteed
71989 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,788
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 65,416
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Stub 43,769
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics537,028
Posts9,719,575
Members86,989
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
thermacell? #6221735 03/13/16 01:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,591
L
lubbockdave Online Content OP
Pro Tracker
OP Online Content
Pro Tracker
L
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,591
anyone use one of these to keep the bugs away while camping? are they effective?

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221740 03/13/16 01:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 13,409
J
jdk1985 Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
J
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 13,409
YES! As long as it is not really really windy.


Instagram @justinkingwoodworking
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221741 03/13/16 01:22 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,000
tlk Online Happy
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Happy
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,000
totally effective - used many times and they work - I have had mosquitos swarming a deer stand on the outside but not come inside due to thermacell


You can't fix stupid
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221743 03/13/16 01:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 13,409
J
jdk1985 Offline
THF Celebrity
Offline
THF Celebrity
J
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 13,409
For example, last summer, Thermacell was able to put an end to the plague of mosquitos that exists on the gulf coast Jetty's every summer and allowed us to have a decent fishing trip.


Instagram @justinkingwoodworking
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221754 03/13/16 01:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 280
T
trapperben Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
T
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 280
Works well.

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221786 03/13/16 02:08 PM
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,218
Double Naught Spy Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 8,218
Originally Posted By: lubbockdave
anyone use one of these to keep the bugs away while camping? are they effective?


Only works for flying bugs and does well with mosquitoes and gnats and such. Does NOT work for ticks! Does not work well in breezes. Does not work well if you carry it with you and you are on the move. Works best if left in a stationary position, particularly if you are stationary as well.

I use every summer and it works well in the stand.


Hogdalorian - Si vis pacem cum sus, para bellum.
My Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6221996 03/13/16 05:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,465
N
ndhunter Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
N
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,465
I use them all the time, especially in the blind. If I camped as much as I used to I would use them there too.

They do have limitations. I wouldn't think they work very well in the open windy areas.

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6222001 03/13/16 05:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
G
GLC Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
G
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
Best thing on the market.


Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6222039 03/13/16 06:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,740
M
Murphscout Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
M
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,740
Work great. Check YouTube for the hacks on the fuel cell and on the pads. They work and will save $$

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6222044 03/13/16 06:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,735
P
passthru Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
P
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,735
Work great for mosquitoes. Not for gnats.


I work hard, drink a little and hunt when I can.
NRA Life Member
https://sofalasafaris.com/
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6223167 03/14/16 07:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 411
E
esnow74 Online Content
Bird Dog
Online Content
Bird Dog
E
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 411
As said, work great. I think i have 3 of them now.

Re: thermacell? [Re: passthru] #6223243 03/14/16 08:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,822
P
PMK Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
P
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,822
Originally Posted By: passthru
Work great for mosquitoes. Not for gnats.

yep, found this out while dove hunting in San Angelo a few years back ...


"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."

~PMK~
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6223285 03/14/16 09:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 974
R
rjd Offline
Tracker
Offline
Tracker
R
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 974
How long will a fuel cell last? What do you figure it costs you for a season of hunting?

Thanks,

Re: thermacell? [Re: rjd] #6223443 03/14/16 11:12 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,000
tlk Online Happy
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Happy
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,000
Originally Posted By: rjd
How long will a fuel cell last? What do you figure it costs you for a season of hunting?

Thanks,


Probably 2-3 hours at least - a "kit" at Academy or Walmart has several propane bottles and the replaceable tabs - worth every penny


You can't fix stupid
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6223563 03/15/16 12:35 AM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
G
GLC Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
G
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
Fuel cell "advertized" is 12 hours. Last for 3 pads that are 4 hours each. So far that is pretty close to what it does. Not quite sure because I rarely use it for 4 hours at a time though. I normally put a new pad each time I go out.


Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6224266 03/15/16 05:47 PM
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,698
H
Hoytman Offline
Extreme Tracker
Offline
Extreme Tracker
H
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,698
they do work greaton skeeters but they do give off a oder and have had animals spook many times but i look at it this way, i can crank it up and not get eatin alive or stay home and guarenty u wont see anything to shoot.


(Sig Pic to be no more than 125 pixels tall)
Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6230848 03/21/16 03:47 AM
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 112
4
4dog Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
4
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 112
Just go get one...youll see....and wonder what took you so long.

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6274409 04/25/16 03:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 429
R
RRRanch Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
R
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 429
Works great. My biggest problem is remembering to turn it off when you come inside or leave the area where you are using it and use up your fuel cell for nothing.


Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6274841 04/25/16 09:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,806
M
MathMan Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
M
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,806
You'll love it. They get hot though. I used to put mine in my pocket until it burned me some. Now I have a pouch that it goes in on my belt. Works perfectly now.

Re: thermacell? [Re: jdk1985] #6275154 04/26/16 01:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 29,609
S
SapperTitan Offline
Taking Requests
Offline
Taking Requests
S
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 29,609
Originally Posted By: jdk1985
YES! As long as it is not really really windy.
If it is a little windy just make sure you put it up wind. I used mine all weekend out in West Tx and it worked great.

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6278723 04/28/16 02:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 214
N
NOLA101 Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
N
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 214
I love mine. Does a great job

Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6278778 04/28/16 03:15 PM
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,067
M
mattyg06 Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
M
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,067
Has anyone compared this to the Off clip on mosquito repellent?

Re: thermacell? [Re: mattyg06] #6278800 04/28/16 03:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
G
GLC Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
Offline
THF Trophy Hunter
G
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,872
Originally Posted By: mattyg06
Has anyone compared this to the Off clip on mosquito repellent?

If you are referring to the one with a little fan it it , yes. It did not work as well as the thermacell and the fan could be heard pretty easily so for bow hunting it would not work.


Re: thermacell? [Re: lubbockdave] #6279826 04/29/16 10:47 AM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 274
J
jae011 Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
J
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 274
thermacel, worth every penny!

Re: thermacell? [Re: Murphscout] #6284348 05/03/16 02:05 AM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,762
nak Online Sleepy
Veteran Tracker
Online Sleepy
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,762
Originally Posted By: Murphscout
Work great. Check YouTube for the hacks on the fuel cell and on the pads. They work and will save $$


I tried the fuel cell hack. There is an orifice you have to drill out in order to fill it quickly. I did this to 4 fuel cells and three out of the four valves did not leak afterwards. Not a bad ratio. I have refiled the modified ones a couple of times.

BUT...

That orifice seems to be needed. You can light the thermocell and all appears normal, but if you watch closely, the brand new pad will smoke a little more right at first and will turn white and then discolor a in about half the time that it takes a new cell to do. I am taking this to mean that the Thermocell is burning hotter than it should, producing a stronger, but shorter liked affect.

I noticed ill effects on the thermocell itself. The outside case does not feel dangerously hot. The only concern I have is that it might get hot enough to weaken the the plastic cell...that might get exciting.


We all need to practice Whoa more.
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3