gonehuntn79
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Post by gonehuntn79 on Aug 20, 2005 19:02:53 GMT -5
I finally got to test my thermacell this week while deer hunting the low country of S.C. Man let me tell you, :Dthis thing really works. I was amazed by the performance of this product. When I'd get in my stand, the mosquitoes would be swarming me. Turn on the thermacell and 5 minutes later there all gone. Does anyone else have one and if so what do you think about it.
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Post by tuffbroadhead on Aug 20, 2005 19:29:07 GMT -5
I have been using them since 2000 when they first came out and were being sold at Eckard drug stores..... THEY ARE A GREAT ASSET!!!!!
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rjet
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Post by rjet on Aug 20, 2005 20:33:24 GMT -5
I bought one a couple weeks ago but havent used it yet. Should have taken it this morning but didnt think the skeeters would be as bad as they were. Luckily had som off in my backpack. I got a question for those who have used one before. How warm does the unit itself get when in use?? Can you put it in a shirt pocket or does it need to be away from you? If it gets too hot I want to rig it up so I can hang it on a limb next to me while in the climber.
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gonehuntn79
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Post by gonehuntn79 on Aug 20, 2005 20:42:59 GMT -5
I bought one a couple weeks ago but havent used it yet. Should have taken it this morning but didnt think the skeeters would be as bad as they were. Luckily had som off in my backpack. I got a question for those who have used one before. How warm does the unit itself get when in use?? Can you put it in a shirt pocket or does it need to be away from you? If it gets too hot I want to rig it up so I can hang it on a limb next to me while in the climber. You wouldn't want to put it in your pocket because it gets to hot. They actually have a neat little pouch you can put it in that comes with a strap which can be used to strap to you or, I like this even beter, the tree your hunting in. About $10.00 for the pouch.
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rjet
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Post by rjet on Aug 20, 2005 20:51:02 GMT -5
Didnt notice the pouch for sale at the cabelas store. Do they usually sell them where you buy the unit?? I was thinking about just drilling a couple holes in it and run a wire to hang it with. I just got it to take a closer look and I guess a wire through the grid would work fine.
Glad to hear you had good luck with it, have heard from several others on different boards that they work great. Skeeters are bad where I hunt in Ar but those no-seeums tear me up, heard it also works well for those too.
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gonehuntn79
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Post by gonehuntn79 on Aug 20, 2005 20:56:08 GMT -5
Didnt notice the pouch for sale at the cabelas store. Do they usually sell them where you buy the unit?? I was thinking about just drilling a couple holes in it and run a wire to hang it with. I just got it to take a closer look and I guess a wire through the grid would work fine. Glad to hear you had good luck with it, have heard from several others on different boards that they work great. Skeeters are bad where I hunt in Ar but those no-seeums tear me up, heard it also works well for those too. Yeah, they should be next to the unit itself. They are at Wal-Mart anyway. It's a neat little pouch and strap for $10.00 so im gonna invest in one.
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bigbearhunter
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Post by bigbearhunter on Aug 21, 2005 15:22:59 GMT -5
Guess I'm going to have to get one. I hate them things (the bugs)
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Post by tphunter on Aug 22, 2005 5:21:13 GMT -5
ThermaCELL rocks!!!...I haven't used bug spray in 2 years now which I don't think the sprays are healthy for us to use anyway...Here's a link to their website if anyone is having trouble getting the holsters or refills... www.mosquitorepellent.com/I also use the ThermaSCENT deer hunting and it works well...a warm scent will travel better in the air then a cold scent anyday.
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Post by timhicks on Aug 23, 2005 16:24:30 GMT -5
I have never heard of these before but the more I read the better I am starting to like them,, Here is my problem,, I have a scent destroyer that also has a bug shield in it, it works and works great for mosquitos chiggers and noseeums and such, do you all use a scent detroyer also allong with it while you are hunting.. Tim I am not trying to push the stuff I am using I would love to but this isnt the post. Tim
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Post by 4Pointer on Aug 23, 2005 17:18:14 GMT -5
Didnt notice the pouch for sale at the cabelas store. Do they usually sell them where you buy the unit?? I was thinking about just drilling a couple holes in it and run a wire to hang it with. I just got it to take a closer look and I guess a wire through the grid would work fine. Glad to hear you had good luck with it, have heard from several others on different boards that they work great. Skeeters are bad where I hunt in Ar but those no-seeums tear me up, heard it also works well for those too. Yeah, they should be next to the unit itself. They are at Wal-Mart anyway. It's a neat little pouch and strap for $10.00 so im gonna invest in one. I wish the Wal-Mart up this way sold them, skeeter get bad in them there cedar swamps
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maytom
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Post by maytom on Sept 5, 2005 3:49:32 GMT -5
Yep, this will be the third season using mine. They are the real deal folks!!!
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rjet
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Post by rjet on Sept 5, 2005 18:04:04 GMT -5
I went hog hunting this weekend in Oklahoma. Sunday morning the skeeters were real bad so i gave my new thermacell a try. It took around 10 minutes and then there were no skeeters bothering me. I wasnt convinced it was the thermacell so I turned it off. It wasnt too long before they were on me again so I turned it back on. I am convinced, worked great for me.
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flukemaster
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Post by flukemaster on Sept 6, 2005 14:57:02 GMT -5
I'd rather slam my hand in the car door than give mine up. They are the real thing. I can hunt in a Georgia Swamp in shorts and a shirt and not have a problem. They are worth every penny.
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Post by ccromnes on Sept 6, 2005 15:15:41 GMT -5
I've looked for them up here at our local Wally World and when I asked them if they carried them they told me no. I then asked them why they carried the refills??? They said said they didn't. I point to the shelf behind them and ask"No??? Then what the hell is that then? Talk about walking away with their tail between their legs.
Anywhooooooooo........
I just might have to look into this. We were so dry this year that we had very few skeeters around. Deer flies were just vicious thou!!
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levergun
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Post by levergun on Sept 7, 2005 12:23:56 GMT -5
I have one to. It works great.
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