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Thermacell recommendations
Posted on 12/21/21 at 11:54 am
Posted on 12/21/21 at 11:54 am
Since it seems to be warm every time I hunt in recent years, I am considering taking the plunge and getting myself a thermacell. I hear they are very effective….does anyone have recommendations on what model to get or anything else I should know? I plan to use it in a duck blind.
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Posted on 12/21/21 at 12:02 pm to Spankum
Any will work. I like the $30 bc it comes with a belt clip
Posted on 12/21/21 at 12:10 pm to Spankum
whatever is on the shelf at academy, they all work
Posted on 12/21/21 at 12:20 pm to cgrand
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whatever is on the shelf at academy, they all work
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Posted on 12/21/21 at 12:48 pm to Spankum
Pretty sure they all have the same effectiveness, regardless of model, etc. 100% sure that they are well worth more than they cost.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 1:32 pm to Spankum
Just get the model that's your preferred color or size and be happy w/ it. On a side note, when I go to the shooting range, my Thermocell seems to be less effective in the past couple years than it used to. Has anyone had the same experience?
Posted on 12/21/21 at 1:42 pm to Spankum
I see there are a couple of consumables that you have to buy to operate it. How long do “scent pads” last? How long does the little butane canister last? Do you have to replace these products every day?
Posted on 12/21/21 at 1:54 pm to Spankum
No --the pads work till they change color from blue to white. Pads last 4 hours. The gas works/lasts about 10 -11 hours. Turn on, light flame, and it works---After it has been on for 45min or 1 hour --Turn off till bugs come back..If you use intermitting off/on -You can use many times. I have stored mine for weeks and started it.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 2:10 pm to slicc3333
the canister cost, IMO, makes using a thermocell for more than occasional use impractical.
UNITL you hack your canisters then you can refill them.
buy this amazon
do this. youtube i used a wood screw and pliers.
then you can use these to refill walmart
then you can ebay generic repellant pads like these for way cheaper ebay
youre welcome.
UNITL you hack your canisters then you can refill them.
buy this amazon
do this. youtube i used a wood screw and pliers.
then you can use these to refill walmart
then you can ebay generic repellant pads like these for way cheaper ebay
youre welcome.
This post was edited on 12/21/21 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 12/21/21 at 2:27 pm to CarRamrod
stopped using mine cause even thought it's awesome, i just couldn't justify the extra cost over spray. might gave to this this a try.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 2:34 pm to Masterag
quote:and 8oz can of butane is 3 bucks.....you can refill over 16 times when a 4 pack cost 12 bucks. I dont care anymore when my wife leaves them on over night and they burn out.
might gave to this this a try.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 2:56 pm to Masterag
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stopped using mine cause even thought it's awesome, i just couldn't justify the extra cost over spray. might gave to this this a try.
Have about 8 or 9 thermocells. Was in a waterfowl hunting club for years and you rotated numerous properties ver 2 counties often. About 2 or 3 times a year there would be a thermocell left hanging in the duck blind by someone that hunted the blind before.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 7:12 pm to Tridentds
I wish some fool would leave one for me in a duck blind…..I just spent about $50 at academy on one!
Posted on 12/26/21 at 9:52 am to Spankum
I ended up purchasing the $30 model because it came with the holster (which I would have had to buy anyway).
I’m a little nervous about all of this butane in my blind bag. If I partly use a butane cartridge and turn the unit off for the day, is there any danger of it leaking down before the next day?
I’m a little nervous about all of this butane in my blind bag. If I partly use a butane cartridge and turn the unit off for the day, is there any danger of it leaking down before the next day?
Posted on 12/26/21 at 9:59 am to Spankum
No. Never had that problem. Been using one I bet 10 years
Posted on 12/26/21 at 9:59 am to Spankum
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If I partly use a butane cartridge and turn the unit off for the day, is there any danger of it leaking down before the next day?
No
Posted on 12/26/21 at 11:22 am to Success
Thanks to you both…I could just envision my blind bag exploding on the boat ride tomorrow!
Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:07 am to Spankum
We sure could've used a thermacell yesterday morning..... sitting on the levee at 4:30am sweating my arse off and fighting mosquitos 
Posted on 12/27/21 at 2:58 pm to Spankum
Using one now in a box stand in Tensas, very effective. Essential during early teal season. Otherwise, I use spray if I'm not sitting on my butt and moving around stalking.
This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 3:01 pm
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