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Picked up a ThermaCell Mosquito repellent device on the hopes that it would make the summer glassing a little more comfortable and it worked. I was amazed. Their claim of up to 4hrs of effectiveness is way off. It's only lasted about 2.5 hours. But that time was a great 2.5 hours of glassing - not a single bug. Once the repellent pad was drained the bugs got so bad I had to leave. Don't know how it well it will work in wind but it worked great this weekend.

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That's good to know especially this time of year. It can me miserable glassing or trying to spend time in a stand when the bugs get bad.

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????????????????? :huh:

 

 

The ThermaCell is a small device that has a 2 inch by 1 inch replaceable repellent pad that is heated by a butane powered heating element. It releases an odorless insect repellent. It suppose to create a 200sqft area free of insects. Don’t know about that but I put in on the ground behind me and had a great insect free glass for about 2.5 hours. Once the repellent was all gone I was swarmed by bugs.

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I have been curious about these for awhile. I want to make sure they are odorless and I will get a few of them. Wouldnt the butane make a smell?........any input?........thanks.........Allen..........

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I would think as long as the butane is burning it wouldn't create an odor, but raw butane usually has an odor added doesn't it.

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I never smelled any odor but I don't have the nose of a deer. I wouldn't hunt with one but sure made scouting better

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Avon SkinSoSoft is the best I've found......stuff is amazing. Where can I get one of the ones your refering to? they sound good.....especially if you have 3-4 guys sitting around it all glassing

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Avon SkinSoSoft is the best I've found......stuff is amazing. Where can I get one of the ones your refering to? they sound good.....especially if you have 3-4 guys sitting around it all glassing

 

I second that.

 

Not sure about using it while hunting. Have you tried it while hunting?

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I got mine at sportsman's. I have not hunted with it and most likely won't. It didn't have any impact on the number of deer I saw when I was out. In 2.5 hours saw 13 different deer one of which fed within 75yrds of where I was setup.

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