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Offline jackelope

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therma cell??
« on: June 10, 2011, 08:35:09 AM »
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?
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2011, 08:42:10 AM »
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.

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2011, 08:45:05 AM »
I use mine and it works well.

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 08:52:10 AM »
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.
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2011, 08:59:10 AM »
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!  :twocents:
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2011, 08:59:59 AM »
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.  :tup:

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2011, 09:02:58 AM »
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.
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2011, 09:39:39 AM »
Do they work for still hunting???
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2011, 10:10:50 AM »
works great for skeeters, dont do *censored* for the black flys

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2011, 10:11:10 AM »
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.

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2011, 12:41:09 PM »
I may have to give one a shot.. I was litterally sprinting out of my favorite elk spot opening morning last year...
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2011, 01:11:23 PM »
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.
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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2011, 12:31:36 PM »
I've used 'em out of a tree stand in Sept. for elk, worked great keeping the mosquitos away.

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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2011, 12:35:45 PM »
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.


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Re: therma cell??
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2011, 12:42:53 PM »
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

 


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