Red Sparky Report post Posted September 1, 2015 So what do you do if you are above 6,500 ft. elevation. I would buy one but I am hunting at 8,500 ft and don't know if it would stay lit. Citronella candles? I had to spray for scouting as with all the rain this year they were eating me alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted September 1, 2015 So what do you do if you are above 6,500 ft. elevation. I would buy one but I am hunting at 8,500 ft and don't know if it would stay lit. Citronella candles? I had to spray for scouting as with all the rain this year they were eating me alive. IN Arizona I have never had issues with them over 6,500 ft. elevation , they do take longer to start and stay lit sometimes but I was always able to get them to go and stay once going. They do make a lamp model that uses matches to ignite they recommend for High elevations ... you can also look up HACKs for thermacells in google/yahoo and learn how to refill the butane (higher quality butane they say lights and burn better especially in high elevations) ... you can even save money by re-coating your own pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Great to hear that they work so well. Mostly I'm worried about the flying little pests including mosquitos. Nothing worse than glassing a warm afternoon and having to smack your face to try and kill the little boogers. I just ordered one from one of my distributors, I'll let you all know how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted September 1, 2015 the closer to your face you can get it, the better they work. i use them on the summer bear hunts when gnats are unBEARable (pun not intended). i have had best luck hanging them around my neck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJNAZ Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Had a very difficult time to get mine to work up in 4A/4B/3C. Ended up returning them. Lower elevations they seemed to work good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted September 3, 2015 I bought one mid-elk hunt three years ago after getting ruthlessly swarmed. I'll never hunt without one and am contemplating getting the lantern for camping. I live in Flag at 7,000' and have never had a problem with mine working. When we're hanging out on the deck in the backyard, I often get mine fired up instead of the citronella candles. I use it for sits and I have it on and clipped to my pack when I opt for still hunting through the woods and it still works. Great investment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted September 3, 2015 Had a very difficult time to get mine to work up in 4A/4B/3C. Ended up returning them. Lower elevations they seemed to work good. crazy out of 3 never had a one not work in 3c ... and always used Thermacell cartridges .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
