ThermaCell / Off Clip On Mosquito Area Repellents - Part Two - Honest Review
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- ThermaCell Mosquito Area Repellent vs. Off Clip-On vs. Coghlans Mosquito Sticks vs. thousands of hungry mosquitos in the Canadian wilderness. In this epic battle, we tested all of these products in ideal conditions to find out which area mosquito repellent works the best at protecting you from biting mosquitos. Watch this video in HD and see the swarming mosquitos so you can judge for yourself. You might be surprised by our results.
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We tried out a thermacell for the first time and not impressed with it at all. You are right about needing perfect conditions for it to reduce the amount of mosquitos.. seen so many reviews that say its great but maybe they got them for free. I appreciate your honest review. How many of us enjoy the outdoors in perfect conditions
Thank you for this feedback. I argue with people in the comments all the time about whether this works or not. It seems when we buy it we don't want to admit we've made a mistake.
It's the exact same chemical as the mosquito coils/sticks, but I think the concentration is slightly higher in the thermocell, and the same concept as the coils, just more portable. Great tests, but I'm not convinced enough to buy one. Maybe if you got several and set them up around your camp or one in a hunting blind or something like that. But at the end of the day it's a "hi-tech" version of mosquito coils/sticks. Which also begs the question why butane... they could have gone with heating coils in the unit similar to what is in vape modules... guess it's just so they can make a little more money by selling you the butane refills...
I wish I could thumbs this up 100 more times just for the sacrifices you made making it
Love this comment 👍🔥
It’s like finding pirates treasure when I find the incredibly rare comments that make me smile after reading their appreciation and gratitude. Well done mate. 🤙
I have the perfect solution. An air conditioned hotel with an indoor heated swimming pool. Problem solved.
lol
The thermacell i got works wonders in the woods of Scandinavia, i've been using it for like 30-40 butane canisters now and i don't go into treks without it anymore even though i want to travel as light as possible because of the distances i walk, it's that important to me personally because it works so well for me where i want it to work. However; i only use it when stationary over a longer period of time, like when i am fishing for a longer duration or at my camp location to let the radius build up over time, it doesn't work so well on the go, in the wind or in temporary stops.
It works well for me for where and when i expect it to perform,, i would recommend it based on that.
If you live in a windy place however i would not recommend it since the slight smoke just blow out of the zone you're trying to de-bug, just use some plain ol' jungle oil, mosquito lotion or spray for that to ensure you don't appeal to them on the go.
Now, the actual advantage with the thermacell i find that makes me use it instead of creams and oils is in the afternoon-> night i can clean myself in a river or lake at night, go back to my camp location and don't have to oil myself up or spray myself into a icky mess or cover myself in a bug net before sitting down and taking it easy for a while and enjoying the view and sounds of nature before clean and dry crawling down into my sleeping bag or wait for the bugs to go away.
As for perspective , i am not a car camper, i go by train to my start location and do week-long treks in the north of Sweden, Norway and Finland then go back home the same way most of the time.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on the product, i was curious what other people thought about it and found this to be a good and genuine opinion on these kind of products.
Hello from Finland. Thermacell works here. I don,'t use it because it can kill dogs. It poison. Thermacell is too expensive to use, euro/hour. I use mosquito smokes or spray. But spray can cause damage to clothes.
I was itching just watching you go through that. Thanks for you honest review.
You are welcome
I listened to another UA-camr swearing by it, but he never did a demonstration. I had a $106 order on amazon for a few kits. Thanks to your review. I just canceled. Nice work
Bo! Absolutely right. It was indeed an HONEST REVIEW. Two thumbs up.
The problem I'm finding is that a lot of you tubers are getting free product and not giving a real test or gush a little more than if they paid money. I've held back getting this since I couldn't tell if it was useful. Glad your video is the real deal 😀
+Jim Cyr I know what you are saying. I think I will have more to say about that subject in a coming video.
if you are given a free product to review you have to say exactly what they tell you to say. Proof of this is when the nintendo switch was released and reviewers were forced to say its small and compact and cute
Thank-you for taking the time to put this product to the test in an actual real life scenario. It is really disappointing to see companies putting out products that do not work as advertised, even in the best of conditions. Thanks for the honest review!!
If it helps you it was worth it. Thank you for the visit.
Very impressive test and your effort is much appreciated. I nearly bought the Thermacell. You saved me a few pounds, so thank you.
Well said! The bottom line is "If I carry it, it has to work." There is the 3 second sound byte that covers the essence of this video.
Ray Konold Well said !!!!
Thank you!
I appreciate the effort you went in to testing this product, although I’m not all the way convinced you used it in its intended setting. The package itself states that it can be used for camping, fishing, hunting, backyard, or DIY which seems to imply that its intended use is in a stationary environment. I found brand new one of these at my local dump’s free table with some refills included so I have an opportunity to test it out myself while camping.
By far the best review I've ever seen. I'm 35 and prepping for my first camping trip in August. Over the past several years my reaction to mosquito bites has worsened significantly - changing from small circular annoying bites to 1+" firey welts. As a gardener w/ a house by the river, I've found that a mixture of coconut oil & tea tree oil, applied all over (even under clothes) protects me for a couple of hours - even better than Off which I had to apply every 20 mins. I get that not everyone's skin may tolerate or benefit from a liberal amount of oil but it helps me tremendously and leaves my skin soft. I may try the Thermacell to serve as backup while gardening or in the backyard relaxing, but I'm going to invest in one of those bug jackets for any woodsy excursions that require hiking while mosquitos are out and stick to topical applications as you suggested.
This is the kind of feedback that makes it all worth it. Thank you so much for sharing!
Great review and I like your honest review- the audio is 100% bang on- I could even hear the mosquitoes in the beginning. Your self sacrifice to these pests is something to be commended for. Awesome review.
Comments like this are what keep me going. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this series of videos. As someone who always gets 10 bites before anyone else gets one, this speaks volumes. You saved me a good $50+, sir!
This is awesome to read. Thank you so much for your encouragement. It keeps me going.
Not the hero we asked for, but the hero we needed.
That’s funny shit!
Oh, you deserve a medal for enduring THAT!!!! Thanks for an honest, informative review!!
Breath of fresh air compared to the 'free product for a glowing review' army of youtubers and TikTokkers out there. Integrity is rare these days.
Thank You
Excellent review! This is what makes your videos so special Jeep and why we trust your reviews. Way to take one for the team! I've been a trout fisherman, backpacker, and camper for over fifty years and the best protection comes from repellent applied directly to your skin and clothes. Sitting by the campfire early in the evening during the "mosquito hour" green break ferns tossed on the fire to make a smudge works well, if you can stand the smoke. Take care, Ossie
Ossie Weinert Thank for that tip and your support. It means a lot my friend.
I'm not a backpacker but very much an outdoors woods guy. I have had some luck with the Thermacell based on conditions. My go to is Repel brand Lemon Eucalyptus. One thing I have found out after spending over 50 years in the woods is don't spray the repellent on your skin directly. Spray it on your hand and rub it into you skin. I works much better and longer that way. Enjoyed your video very much, thank you.
Your feedback is much appreciated. I agree the key to success is conditions. I use a brand of lemon eucalyptus repellent also. I think it works very well.
Thermocells work well for us, even in somewhat "breezy" conditions. In light wind, we just set the thermocell up wind from us. If the wind is blowing to hard for the thermo to work, it's normally blowing the skeeters away. I will admit that I have never tried it with the type of infestation you were experiencing ; ) Great job and thanks for taking one for the team!!
Fantastic video! Finally a real life test of these things. Great job.
I'm getting itchy just by watching your video, thanks for sacrificing yourself in the name of science lol
FINALLY a review with mosquitos like I'm used to seeing!
Thanks for the comprehensive test - I had a hunch that most of these reviews I saw weren't representative of the big mosquito swarms I get up here in northern Manitoba! Guess I'll be sticking with the heavy duty OFF lotion
Thanks for 'taking one for the team'! Great revue and thanks for sharing it.
Thank you sincerely for your suffering to bring us this video review! I was skeptical yet tempted to try out the Thermacell due to all the positive reviews. But after watching your video I think my skepticism is justified.
Really glad this review helped you out. Thank you for that fantastic feedback.
Way to take a hit for the team😍good grief!!! I watched both videos and realized a bug spray will do!! Saved me money, thank you!!! Loved seeing the trilliums in the background, what a display!!!
Best mosquito repellents review I found
Wow, thanks!
Holy cow, that's some serious mosquitoes.
I feel as though you should get paid to do this particular review.
I'm surprised that lemon-eucalyptus works so well. THAT was very helpful! I'm always shy about using too much picaridin and I avoid DEET. I am sparing about permethrin in the Summer when I wear a single layer of clothing.
But I wouldn't feel bashful about going wild with botanical spray.
So, thanks!
I am glad some of these ideas helped.
thank you for taking one for the team I don't think I could have done it. It helped out a great deal.
I was just getting ready to buy one tomorrow, I actually have a frog sanctuary behind my house. You can hear them at night. I've got a screened in inflatable hot tub that has a few openings and I was thinking about it for that, but there is always wind back here.
Thank you for this disturbing but great review! I think I'm going to put the purchase on hold.
I think people who recommend this product must not hike one bit. How could fumes protect you when they are TRAILING behind? Great test and thank you for doing this.
It's not meant for hiking and doesn't claim to be... you'd have to be pretty stunned to think this is for anything other than being on a 15 x 15 radius spot and not leaving it
good for hunting, especially when you are in a tree for a while.
Thank you so much for your review. I identify as a mosquito magnet and am trying to come across any solution to keep them from biting me. I appreciate your honest feedback with the visuals very much! Thank you thank you!
Thank you so much, you are really an honest review. This is the video that lots of the manufacturers don't want me (consumers) to see :) Great works. Thanks again.
This was an excellent review. I have a ThermaCell unit and your review is spot on with what I've observed. It definitely works to some degree and will help reduce massive swarms around you in light wind conditions. The problem most people aren't aware of is the ThermaCell does not stay lit in high elevations. Mine usually stays lit at elevations to 8,000' and is useless/frustrating at higher elevations. The ThermaCell manufacturer is aware of this problem, but they do not mention it in the product labeling. Deet containing repellant lotions work best when you're not worried about scent while hunting. Buyer beware!
Awesome additional info in this comment. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for your sacrifice on our behalf.
Great review! You da man!!! Thank you for your personal sacrifices doing these types of videos.
Bought 2 and they worked great besides dosent say be around 10000000 of mosquitoes and should be turned on b4 you actually start hanging out around it I set mine up b4 I go outside to hang out
I live in South Carolina and I have had my thermacell run out of butane without my knowledge until I was being swarmed by mosquitoes and after refueling and lighting it they were gone again. there are haters everywhere I have used this product for over 10 years and love it
I don't know you suggest he is a "hater". He used the product (twice) in areas that had a lot of mosquitoes and he feels, with video evidence, that the product doesn't work effectively. That doesn't make him a hater.
Thank you so much! Thumbs up from me my friend. Mosquitos have been so bad here this year it hard to go out and water my garden for 5 min before I retreat and get eaten alive. I really like your netting and will look into that also because it seems to work great.
I gotta give it to you for putting your body on the line for these reviews. Thanks for the great insight.
You are very welcome.
I am in Norway right now in an infected mosquito area. Millions of them.
I stayed just to experience the Thermacell I just bought. After 10 mn they all disappeared.
I'd walk 5 meters from the device and they were still there.
Great device but very expensive.
Were the wins calm when you tried the device? Just wondering.
Excellent and honest review Jeep, please if you could, follow it up with a further review using Picaridin and Permethrin and it would make it all the more complete.
I'm in Ontario, and this year is shaping up to be a particularly bad year for the Black Legged Tick (Lyme disease) and a heavy year for mosquitoes as well. A review of those two products would undoubtedly be a very welcomed addition for your viewers.
ruthless4645 Just received a batch of Sawyer Permethrin spray from Amazon this week. I have one outfit sprayed, dried and ready to test out on my adventures this weekend. If I like what I see there will certainly be a follow up video. I am also from Ontario and am not looking forward to having to deal with Ticks. So far I have never had any tick problems. I hope that continues.
Simms bug shirt and thermacell is mainly what we use on BWCA canoe trips. Works great and we have very little need for DEET. We only use the thermacell in camp not while portaging. We also treat our hats with permethrin.
I'd say that you earned my sub. I'm still itching from watching that. The improvement from the ThermaCell was nice to see how it works better than the competition, but it's obviously not the wonder product they make it out to be. I think I'll give it a shot.
That is great feedback. Thank you so much for leaving a comment.
First time seeing this channel and I was thinking about buying the thermacell and glad I saw this. Love channels like these that actually do real world test and give honest reviews about products
the mosquito jacket is awesome and on my list for sure
Hobbit Longshanks Make sure the face screen is black. That way when the sun hits it you can still see through the screen.
Very interesting; thanks for all your time and effort because it isn't wasted. I GOT IT without having to go through all you did for us. Thank you very much for all this.
Excellent demonstration and discussion. You covered much more than I expected. I was kind of wishing that stuff would work. Guess it's back to the chemicals and bug nets like you said. I've been using with Sawyer Picaridin repellent lately. So far it seems to work as well as the DEET. I like that there is no worries of melting plastic gear, eye glasses, and skin like the DEET will do.. Oh and by the way. I mentioned previously that the mosquitoes are bad here on the coast. Yours are apparently still much worse. I'm still itching from watching you. Hope you had some After-bite or something.. :-)
saradreaming We were out for an overnight in a prime mosquito area a few weekends back. You could not take the bug jacket off your head to eat. I would drink water right through the screen to avoid letting them get at my head. So I decided to order the Sawyer clothing gear and tent spray with Permethrin from Amazon. They don`t sell it up here. I have treated one outfit so far and am hoping to get out this weekend and see if it works better. I am even more hopeful now that I know you have tried it.
Great job on doing the test on these products. But I do have and use a thermacell and very happy with it. I use it hunting, fishing and grilling out on the porch . The thermacell is not 100% but it works well enough for me.
Great review and I'm sorry you had to endure the biting of those pesky blood suckers. I personally thank you for this review because I was on the fence about buying one.
You very welcome
I use my Thermacell in the Florida Everglades in the middle of summer. It repels and kills all mosquitoes in the 15 s.f. area. IT IS A LIFE SAVER!
Are you using it in a semi enclosed environment?
Great review Jeep! I think you put these products through their paces and they proved that your best bet is something that doesn't run out of batteries or pads or could or even lotion...good ol cover!
And I agree with Rob...cover and smoke are your two best friends any day anywhere!
Great to see you my friend. :)
Be well
Craig
Forestwalker111 Thanks brother.
I did some research and the active ingredient is allethrin, which is the same thing as Black Flag flying insect fogger that is used with heat as well. Rather than being a repellant, it's an insecticide (that supposedly isn't harmful to humans). Because you have so many mosquitoes, it is probably taking much longer to kill all of them that fly in from beyond the 15 feet perimeter and that's why it's taking so long to work.
As a kid I remember watching "PIC" coil smoke waft up to the ceiling in our tent trailer and then watching the mosquitoes fall to the floor and table. I would not burn that stuff inside now as I don't think it was a good idea to breath in that smoke. You needed to reach a certain density of smoke inside before they started dying. I really don't think you can achieve the same affect in the outdoors.
Yep I've been using Deep Woods Off forever. I fish and sometimes the best fishing is in areas that are over run by mosquitos.
mobiltec I am guess that is because only the real hardy fishermen could stand the mosquitoes long enough to catch any fish. LOL
EconoChallenge Good point. I do find myself alone a lot when I go to these places LOL.
Great Review!! I have TWO Thermacells and using them BOTH at the same time has proven to be only moderately effective. I have "retired" them and gone back to (VERY effective) DEET Lotion. I like the lotion because I can carry it with me in a small tube, and apply it ONLY if the critters are out....and get INSTANT 99.9% protection. I just don't understand why my fellow hunters say these things are so good.
I don't understand it either but man I am so glad you commented. Thank you.
Mine works amazing I've been on my porch for like three hours relaxing and no mosquitoes I turned it off and showered and when I smoked a cig outside easily 12 bites
I hike/backpack in the woods alot, have never seen that many mosquitos before ! Thanks for doing such a great test. My friend has the thermacell, had it running when we sit in the backyard at the table, seems to work well,.. but it is not fighting off what you have there for your test.
If it will fight off one ... then it should also work on many as I see it. So I deliberately went to a place with many to really give it a good test. I also need to make sure the results ... good or bad were easily visible on camera. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your committed effort to demo these products. Sorry about all the bites you endured to show what really works.
I was going to buy one of these until I found this review ...Great job I am now a new sub
+Mike “campfirepiston” M Awesome. Thank you for feedback.
Thank you for the review. It was extremely useful in helping me decide whether it was a good idea to buy the product.
Jeep thanks for going through all that effort to test these products out. It's really depressing that none of them seem to work. I recently read that Sawyer's Fisherman's Friend is the best insect repellant bu I haven't tried it yet. I used to use repellants that had lots of Deet in them but they always made me feel vaguely ill for some reason. I tried a repellant called Herbal Armor and I have to say that I'm surprised at how well it worked. Last year I started spraying my clothing with paramethrin which works amazingly well at keeping insects away you and your clothing but is banned in Canada.
Kenneth Speed I purchased Sawyer Permethrin spray for my clothing and plan to try it out this weekend. Shhhhh don`t tell the Government. LOL
Thx for taking one for the team! I don't see any point buying these considering your test results! Great review! Cheers Jeep!
Boreal Bushcraft Canada Thank you my friend. I wonder why so many reviews say these things work great. What am I missing?
I just saw the commercial for the OFF battery powered thingy you tested. In the commercial it says the test was ran in a 30cm3 closed Plexiglas box.... What a joke... As for other reviews, I've seen a few of them ,and none of them come even close to the amount of mosquitos your were exposed with... So thumbs up to you for really testing these products in proper conditions. This product might be perfect for having lunch with friends outside on the patio or in different environments where mosquitos are much more rare or less aggressive...
Ya that plexy glass test is a true joke them skeeters probably died from lack of oxygen lol I say just bare with them buggers and eventually you will be amune .Andy
I wondered it that might happen. It seems to me that I don`t react to the bites in the same way I did 20 years ago. So you think that might be possible?
Thank you for that comprehensive review. Was considering buying a Thermacell for my Algonquin trip coming up but I think you've convinced me that my money will be better spent on a bug shelter and good old spray.
I love how honest you are ! Great job .
Thank you very much. That compliment means a lot.
glad to run into your video. i am happy to sub to this channel. You suffered a lot of bites for this review and I thank you for your dedication.
+Jake B ;-) You are welcome. I am thrilled it is helping people out.
Thanks for working so hard in presenting this review and keeping it real. I have one of the thermacell units and it works great inside a two man hunting blind. A little strong but man you can see those mosquitoes exiting quick. I also like it in my work shop on those days I don't run the AC and keep the door open. The little pests stop at the door. So there are places for which the unit serves a purpose but you are correct in saying they don't work well whenever there is wind that disperses the "goodies" coming from those flavor packets.
That is awesome feedback. Several people have said it works well in hunting blinds. The instructions and advertising should give people this information so they know how best to use this tool.
Thanks for doing this honest review. I was going to buy a ThermaCell, but after watching your video, I decided not to get one.
That 15 x 15 area is not a walking area it is while you are non-mobile sitting in your boat fishing sitting in your Treestand hunting sitting at the table in the park it was wonderful no mosquitoes but if that 15 x 15 area is constantly changing because you are movingIt will not work that way it was made for sediment Terry use
Nothing better than a good honest reviewand that was most certainly that.Thank you for thatMaff
+Maff T You are welcome and I hope it helped.
Excellent review. You said it, the best way to repel mosquitoes is to apply mosquito repellent to your skin.
Many thanks for this, we are constantly sold these type of products that promises relief from these little buggers bit they never work, there needs to be some sort of regulation as these companies are making a fortune but with the claims they make are lying!!! Saved me close to $100 so big thank you👍
This is awesome feedback. Thank you so much.
I just walk outside to sit on my carport and about 20 mosquitoes landed on my leg as I was sitting down. I got went inside to get my Thermacell that my son bought me and started it and came back outside to put it on the ground by me. I was again attack by 20 or so mosquitoes. I went back inside to let it warm up and after about 8 minutes I went back outside and I didnt see a single mosquito on me or flying around me. After about thirty minutes I cut on my fan because it's hot In South Carolina right and still no mosquitoes. I love mine, but I haven't tried it like a place where you are. Thanks for your review but I'll keep mine. Best thing I've ever used besides off.
Thank you. This review has received many mixed comments from users. One common theme is if you use it in an enclosed or simi enclosed areas it works much better than out in the open.
Sitting on a lit stick might increase your subs! Seriously, you went above and beyond. Many thanks for the vid. I just sub'd.
Fantastic feedback my friend. I will be posting again soon.
Excellent trustworthy review! You even challenged your thinking, which is rare. Based on my needs, I think I'll pick one up. But my expectations are probably more realistic now. Thank you!
Your tests were well conducted and have proven useful to me, also a back country hiker.
Very good review. I have a thermacell and am quite happy with the job it does. But your review highlights the false advertising these companies send to the consumers. Thanks again👍
I remember watching somewhere about 20 years ago about a concept device that burnt mosquitoes' wings off with a low power laser. Where is that product already?
i know this is old but i thought i could add my 2 cents.
i am 75’ away from a lake with very low flow, lots of mosquitoes.
i use a dynatrap to disrupt breeding cycle , it’s plugged in 24, 365 days a year as we are away quite often. This is used in conjunction with the 300 unit and we have almost no problems with mosquitoes.
i get my refills online dirt cheap from amazon or china and refill butane from a can.
Good ideas. This unit can be expensive to run if you use it a lot.
While my conditions are not identical to yours, I live on 12 wooded acres bordered by a river. The mosquitoes are normally pretty bad but after a pretty wet week with a lot of standing water in the area they’re exceptionally bad now. I just purchased a Thermacell based on the recommendation of a co-worker and had a pile of logs to split in my pole barn so figured now was as good a time as any to try it out. I assure you I have no stock in the product or vested interest of any kind, but I experienced a significant difference when comparing the savage attack I endured while setting it up to returning about 20 minutes to a half hour later to start splitting logs. Fortunately for me, I read several reviews on Amazon and comments on UA-cam suggesting that the device works best when laying horizontally with the grill facing upward. It doesn’t appear to be designed to be operated while being held upright or clipped onto a belt while hiking. However, I wouldn’t have known that by reading the instructions that accompanied the product. This might be why it seemed to perform better on your second review, because it looked to me like you were operating it upright the first time but had it laying flat on a rock the second time. While I'll acknowledge that the pictures on the package depict the device laying flat by the people utilizing it, I read through the literature a couple of times and examined the packaging, specifically looking for this, and didn’t see that anywhere. Something that the manufacturer might want to consider including. as this appears to make a difference. Personally, while I wasn't expecting a complete 100% eradication, the Thermacell produced a big enough mosquito reduction in my open barn to be worth the $22 I spent on it.
Just out of curiosity how closed in is your pole barn? In other words how well does it provide you shelter from a breeze? I think I am detecting a trend in these comments that leads me to believe that semi-closed in areas are where this product seems to impress people the most.
I have been using a thermacell for years with good results. Started filling my own cartridges and using cheap pads from China that work even better, so the cost of using it is reduced by 90%. I also modified some Off lanterns to use the same pads and cheap tea candles. The China pads also come with a small heater that just plugs in. I will run that plus a lamp and the thermacell on my front porch and will be virtually mosquito free even at the mosquito swarming hour here on the lake in Moonbeam, ON.
John Gagnon Please comment and let me know the active ingredient and the strength. I wonder if it is the same insecticide or something different.
Backpacker needs are going to be different than hunter needs, especially duck hunter, turkey hunters and deer hunters who use hunting stands and have mobile vehicles to get them to and from their stands. GREAT review, thanks for sharing it.
Thank you for leaving your thoughts. I do not hunt and your perspective is appreciated.
On that note, and me personally, I too will stick with the spray on repellents. Thanks for the great vid!
Happy to help. Thanks for visiting.
Yes I agree here in Ontario (whoot whoot,sorry just love my country and province) we have lots. I have a thermocell and have tried it at the hunting camp this year while sitting for the turkey hunt. Give it an hour,in a very low to quiet breeze, on your pack or belt it does certainly help. Anyway keep up the good work. Cheers,eh lol.
thank you very much for a very honest review, that is one of the reasons i subscribed to you channel, because of the honesty of your videos , thank ageing
Thanks for a Honest review I did the same as you lessened to the folks on UA-cam and went out and bought one LOL then I bought the one that uses the Butane Canister With over 100$ in trying to kill the Pests I got the same answer NO GOOD. the best is the Rub On repellent for 10$ lol
I own a thermacell... bought it last week.in Haliburton Ont... the mosquito here are voracious... the size of small birds lol... but I turn my thermacell on and in 10 minutes... almost gone... I refill my butane cartridges by removing the check valve and I recharge my pads by soaking them in spider ban (permethrin .20%) ... it has worked amazingly for me. compared to the refills it is pennies on the dollar... this thing has been a god send. Sitting out in the bush around a campfire, very lucky if I hear one buzzing my head, without it... can't stay outside at all.... it actually works better if there is a very slight breeze... sit down wind... works best when lying down rather than standing up...
I have had other similar comments from people reusing the pads with some kind of modified or diluted permethrin solution. Perhaps that is the reason your results are different. I would not feel comfortable using anything other than the pads designed for the product.
Where do you but the permethrin.....I was told its not sold over the counter here in Canada...
Well, I was hoping it would work better than it did. Thanks for the review Jeep. Saved me some money. Good video brother.(as always) Take care my friend...Rod
walleyefishin rod I was hoping they would work better than they did. I was betting the mosquito stick were going to work better than they did. That was a surprise for me.
I would suggest testing out your skeeter repellents before you actually need to rely on them. Find out what works and what doesn’t. Then layering your protection just like you would layer clothing or defensive positions.
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There is nothing that ruins a trip like mosquitos. I like so many itched just watching them swarm on you. What a review, I thank you for doing this at your own personal risk and aggravation. Excellent. When you went back to the different areas with the different products it answered my questions. None of the gimmicks really worked. Even under perfect conditions. Except the rub on stuff, that works under all conditions. I have never seen one of those net suits that you had on. Can't the mosquitos bite you right through it? Is it hot to wear? How effective is it? I avoid going out in the wild when the mosquitoes are so thick. I get one bite and I just swell and itch for days. My wife and I went up to Alaska and as we walked across the tundra, I looked like perpetual motion. She said they just swarmed on me and yet around her there were none. I seem to be her repellent as long as she is with me and not too close she never gets a bite, with or without repellent. She says I'm sweet.
Daryl Gud I have been working on another show all about Mosquitoes. You are attracting more mosquitoes than your wife and scientists are trying to narrow down the reason why. No definitive answers yet but you should know that some people attract more mosquitoes than others. For now you might say that it is simply that you have a higher body temp when out hiking than she does. CO2 brings them in from resting spots in the surrounding area and heat is what will bring them to your body. They can sense the subtle difference between covered skin and bare skin and even zero in on a capillary that is close to the surface of your skin based on heat. Skin repellents work because they confuse the mosquitoes when they get close to your skin and stop them from figuring out the best place to try and bite. The mosquito jackets are warm to wear. Yes then can bit you through the netting so it is important to get one two sizes bigger than you would wear in a shirt. Baggy is best!! You can control your reaction to bug bites by taking antihistamines as directed every day for one week before you go out into the wild. Thank you for commenting!! Keep em coming.
EconoChallenge Thanks for the info. I had no idea.
Omg, I was worried the mosquito biting over you. Thanks for the video
It was a sacrifice well worth it if I gave you some useful information.
I share the same experience with the 'off' clip on little fan thing. We tried it last year. On another occasion we tried the big sticks and they seemed to work but there was an on shore breeze so it worked well to keep them back in the woods. I find the hand sanitizer keeps them away for a while and takes the sting away. Truly, as you say, the bug jacket is the way to go.
BLynchCAN I have a two person bug screen I can sit inside so I can take the bug jacket off and eat. The coils seem to work inside the screen if there is no breeze. That off clip on is a joke.
EconoChallenge I'd like to get one of those bug screens. Hangs up on twines on the corners? If I remember correctly, we had the 'clip on' between us and a mossi actually landed on it. Those mosquitos looked really bad. I've been out in June before and it was listening to the buzz of them from inside the tent. Just the usual ?
Thank you for this Thermocell honest review. I’d just purchased one, on our son’s recommendation, because I am an Extremely allergic and Very susceptible to those darn pests! I’ve got scars all over my body due to infections from their bites! I HATE them! I also purchased that “skeeter” net all over coveralls. I am a gardener so I’m our in garden often and every time I am bit to pieces! I would handle it if it were just taking some blood, but the bites Intense Itching is what I cannot deal with. I take Aveeno baths after gardening but it’s only temporary solution, so I use multiple backups to control the itching. It drives me absolutely Insane, the Itches! Anyway, now I know that the ThermoCell is not fool proof but better than without, as you’ve demonstrated. So, thank you. Look forward to more videos from you on your channel. Yes. I have subscribed and liked clicked.😊🌻🌷👍
Thank you! I'm glad I watched this before buying.
Excellent review this is exactly what I wanted to know. A very relevant review
Thanks for doing an honest and scientifically valid comparison and review. I too was ready to fall for the positive reviews for this product on UA-cam. Now I know the truth. Thank you so much for doing this video.
I think you nailed it in about the last sentence as it is related to me. I needed an insect repellent to use for emergencies forcing me to sleep in the back of my truck bed (with a camper top). It sounds as if the bug lotion or spray would benefit me the most and the Thermacell would be a backup to the primary source. Thanks great review.
+danny mcelvain Glad I could help. Thanks for the feedback.
I commend you for taking the time to do this review on this product but, if I could make an observation and a recommendation.
In your review you went into the woods before activating the protection. When you activated the protection you were covered in mosquitoes.
In a real life scenario without the protection of screens any normal person would have turned on the protection on as soon as they got the first bite.
Mosquitoes are attracted to your breathing and they collected on you as you entered the forest. If you were not breathing very few mosquitoes would have followed you.
That's my observation, my recommendation is to turn on the protection immediately. At first bite.
The light up sticks under normal situations are lit in advance to clear a area. as long as mosquitoes are following your breath (carbon dioxide) trail it is not a valid test. Even if you put protection in a area and then go to that area if the mosquitoes are flowing you the test is invalid. Or at least not complete.
If you could do a part 3 with my suggested parameters I would greatly appreciate it because I do not have the capability to do the test and you clearly do.
I have no idea if any of the products you introduced can do what they say but because I live in a area of almost year around Mosquitoes I'd like to know.
Again I commend for posting.
Well I hope you have a little patience. I have purchased another thermacell product to test. I missed the good mosquitoes this year so I plan to do the review next year in the spring.
Tried testing cheap mosquito coils in a mosquito infested forest and the mosquitos are gone after 5 mins. Mosquito coils are cheaper and longer lasting.
ive been looking for a video like this for a long time.THANKYOU.
I'll just stick to Yukon made Skeetadle thanks. Even it doesn't last a long time, but works very well for a short period. All natural but not cheap. Deep woods off works good for me. I try to stay away from those pricey useless gadgets. Was a great honest review bro! Everywhere we turn these days we are being ripped off! Being clothed properly is the best option. Can't always have smoke from fire. That's not 100% effective either unless you get so close to breath it in...haha!
BushmanofYukon There was a lot of money spent on nothing for this video. I was really surprised at how crappy it worked considering all the great reviews it got. I agree with you. A good repellent and good clothing is the way to go. Still I have one more suggestion I am giving a try. Should have some results soon. Thanks for dropping in for a visit bro.
Love your review. My wife bought a thermacell and I wanted to buy the refill but after watching your review I decided not to buy the refill as it won't work on a windy or even a slight breezy day.
Thank you for this feedback. It's worth every itchy bite I got.
I appreciate your reviews, these things are not meant to be out in the woods they’re meant for backyards, patios, front porches, and decks. But, not in the Deep-woods. Just Saying.
I agree with you.
Thank you I just watched your videos after purchasing a Thermacell Patio Shield, and I will do exactly what you recommend keep for the Patio no camping. appreciated thank you again.
You are very welcome.
That was an awesome video and it answered a lot of questions for me with regard to repellents. I have found that Lemon Eucalyptus works extremely well to discourage mosquitoes and black flies as well as wearing a large brimmed hat. I had considered buying a thermacel but probably will not spend the money now knowing that it's not full proof.
The Wandering Parson Thank you for your support. I really really wanted it to be the answer everyone said it was. But as you can see it will only work if you have absolutely no wind!!
I liked your review.
Last year I was in the Danube Delta for 3 days and at 8 pm the mosquitos would come out for about 3 hours...We were in a bug tent and had those coils. We also used a few different brands of mosquito repellant creams...nothing worked.
I will try to see if I can get the OFF Botanicals that you showed here.
That situation was the only one where mosquitos were as bad as seen in your clips. Usually in the woods I would have a few around me..not like you had... And I will get bitten 1-2 every 5-10 minutes... In the Delta it was a bit worse than your camera picked up.
A nice trick that locals swear by and really works: Moonshine! Not on your skin, but taken internally.
SpartanJohns One year a buddy of mine that comes on the Econo Challenge tried eating raw garlic for three days before the trip. He was eating cloves two and three at a time at meals. The only thing he kept away was the rest of the group. Another year one of us tried vitamin B with similar disastrous results. I tried a home recipe for a repellent based in the yarrow plant and got sick from all the bites I received. I am betting the moonshine helps them not feel all the bites they are getting LOL. At least it would have other fun effects.