therma cell??

[jackelope]

Does anyone use a Therma-cell for bugs? I know all the TV hunt masters use them so I assume they work beyond great (  ) but I was just wondering if there's any real world experience with them?
Thanks in advance.
JB

[wormfood]

I use my religiously in Sept. while deer and elk hunting but have heard from outfitters the bears can detect it when its on and stay away. Couple of the tribal guys at Quinalt dont want you to bring them if you book a hunt. I shot a 4 point bull 3 years ago at 16 yards with my therma cell on.My buddy took a 6 point 2 years ago and both of us had therma cells running on our packs. I love the damn things.

[woodman]

I use mine and it works well.

[jackelope]

For the sake of discussion, I am not interested in one to use while hunting...just for general use...hang it on the deck, camping, etc. to keep the bugs away.
Thanks.

[vandeman17]

For the sake of discussion, I am not interested in one to use while hunting...just for general use...hang it on the deck, camping, etc. to keep the bugs away.
Thanks.

I use mine while camping alot. We have property outside Cle Elum and the bugs are nasty this time of year. I put mine next to me and it works great. The only problem is if it is windy then it doesn't work as well. Other than that, they are worth it! 

[christopheri]

For the sake of discussion, I am not interested in one to use while hunting...just for general use...hang it on the deck, camping, etc. to keep the bugs away.
Thanks.

 Yes they work well. 

[Buckmark]

They work pretty good, i use one if i am just relaxing around my property, i do find it gets in my way if i am working/cutting wood ect, i use deet or permethrin if i am being active.
Have not used one hunting yet.
I did also try the "off" brand clipons, those did not work.

[elkoholic]

Do they work for still hunting???

[Houndhunter]

works great for skeeters, dont do *censored* for the black flys

[woodman]

Do they work for still hunting???

Yes, they work for me just fine. I get into some pretty thick stuff and the bugs are thick. Without one it is very hard to sit still for me.

[elkoholic]

I may have to give one a shot.. I was litterally sprinting out of my favorite elk spot opening morning last year...

[flinger]

works great for skeeters, dont do *censored* for the black flys

The no seeums? I use mine and love it sitting on a large stump get settled in, from thin air hundreds of the little black buggers. start the T.C within 5 minutes or so not a single stinkin bug! works great for me
You can also get the thermacell patio lantern ,I haven't picked one up yet but would assume they work the same except they may use a candle instead of the butane.

[Alan K]

I've used 'em out of a tree stand in Sept. for elk, worked great keeping the mosquitos away.

[dirty24d]

Thermacell is awesome!!!   And if your really looking for a deal go on the website and  buy the refurbished units!!!  The most expensive part is the butane refills and replacemnet pads, and there are videos i posted awhile back on youtube that show how to do your own refills if your a penny pincher.  I believe they have a lantern which is the way i would go if i wasnt wearing it and just using for the porch.


 

[sebek556]

I've also been thinking about on but was worried it was just another gimick thing. reviews sound good so I will give it a try and sit in the stand with it pryor to season and see what happens. thanks guys

[jechicdr]

If you hunt near a water hole or wallow...don't leave home without it.  Swatting away buzzing mosquitos will definitely spook a nearby elk.

[saylean]

I've been tempted to use Therma cell during bear hunting in late sept....those no seeums over here eat me alive, so I am covered in clothing so I dont move so much...gloves, face mask, etc.... Interesting to hear about Quinalt....

[shedcrazy]

I have the bug suit for august, but I still don't leave my thermacell at home. Unless very windy, but with heavy wind there are usually no bugs

[BOWHUNTER45]

need three of them by September ... 

[kglacken]

I use my religiously in Sept. while deer and elk hunting but have heard from outfitters the bears can detect it when its on and stay away. Couple of the tribal guys at Quinalt dont want you to bring them if you book a hunt. I shot a 4 point bull 3 years ago at 16 yards with my therma cell on.My buddy took a 6 point 2 years ago and both of us had therma cells running on our packs. I love the damn things.

I used mine last august to film a bear hunt on the res and the hunter used one too! They work great and bears dont seem to mind. We killed 2 bears in that stand in 3 days and not one bug bite!

[dirty24d]

I've been tempted to use Therma cell during bear hunting in late sept....those no seeums over here eat me alive, so I am covered in clothing so I dont move so much...gloves, face mask, etc.... Interesting to hear about Quinalt....

i know you bear hunt within a few miles of where i go and mine has been a life saver and ive seen plenty of deer and bear while it was on.

[saylean]

I've been tempted to use Therma cell during bear hunting in late sept....those no seeums over here eat me alive, so I am covered in clothing so I dont move so much...gloves, face mask, etc.... Interesting to hear about Quinalt....

i know you bear hunt within a few miles of where i go and mine has been a life saver and ive seen plenty of deer and bear while it was on.

Well, not always close to ya Dirty...but close enough Im sure.. Thanks for the input....Will definetly consider it (should I say, I have been considering it) this year.

[Houndhunter]

Black flys are like the fruit flys that you have around your house but they bite and annoy the hell out of you