Thermacell Mosquito Portable Repeller; Includes 12-Hour Refill; 15 Foot Zone of Protection; Highly Effective Mosquito Repellent; Bug Spray Alternative; Scent Free

The Thermacell really works! (it's not 100%, but it pretty damn good and a life saver if the mosquitoes are out!) And for the most part, you do get about a 15 foot zone of protection against mosquitos. For whatever reason, I don't think it's quite as effective against the noseeums. It takes a few minutes after turning it on before you get the advertised 15 foot zone of protection. Wind does affect the size and shape of that zone of protection. There are different models of Thermacell, but I liked this one because its small. They do have a backpacking model that's even smaller, but it requires a separate gaz cartride to use; which imposes some logistic problems when using it for backpacking (i.e. if you only have one gaz cartridge remaining on a backpacking trip, you can't cook and use the backpacking model at the same time) For this model you need to use Themacell's small cartridge. The thermacell itself does not require batteries to use. Thermacell does have a model that includes a lantern; that model does require batteries if you intent to use the lantern. The Thermacell works by using a very small micro flame that heats a chemically treated pad. When the Thermacell is turn on, you don't really notice any smells. Thermacell claims that whatever chemical they are releasing into the air is safe for humans. When new, the treated pad's are a blue color. As you burn them, they turn white. When the pad looses it blue color, you need to replace the pad. The one drawback to the Thermacell is that the cartridge and pads replacements are a little more expensive than you would like them to be (i.e Amazon sells 48 hours refill kits for ~$20-$25). The Thermacell has a small peek hole with a lens that allow you to see if the flame is actually ignited. When you look through the peek hole you only have a small viewing angle to observe if the flame is on or not. Once the flame is on, you can move the device around; I've never had the flame go out by moving the device around. You need to move the switch to the off position to turn the flame off. To start the Thermacell you turn the devices switch on and push the igniter button. It may take a couple to clicks to start. You'll need to look through the peek hole to know for sure if it's turned on or not. When using the device, the area above the treated pad gets a little warm; I don't think there's any really fire safety concern in using the device.

Easy to use and set up, lay it next to you and smoke a cigar without fear of itching all night afterwards.

Awesome! I had one that lasted for year and would no longer ignite. I finally bought a replacement after 14 years.

I’m confused about the claims of this product verses the warnings listed on the packaging. I was hoping to carry this while hiking but the package warnings seem to say otherwise? I really want to like this product but now I’m afraid to clip it to my person while walking in the woods. I also purchased the clip which suggests clipping it to your backpack, etc. I’m gonna give it 4 stars because it probably works great used safely but minus one star for not clarifying the proper use, nor making the warnings prominent.

As long as I wear this whole gardening the mosquitoes don't come near me. I forgot one time and within half hour I had six bites from those little Tiger Mosquitoes. They bite through clothes! Once in a great while the flame goes out so check to see you have fuel in the bottle. You can tell from the heat it gives off that it is on. I wear it with the clip on my back pocket or else fasten it to my weed collection box that is usually within a few feet of me. My daughter and I were both protected with having this in between us over a six foot area. I will never be without this gadget since I am a real mosquito magnet and always have been since I was small, the bites cause welts and intense itching and if I get too many bites I start to have that foggy brain feeling like I need to sleep! The holster was worthless for me, I just use the clip on my back pocket. Be sure to order refills at the same time when you get this.

Works on keeping all kinds of bug’s away. I bought a second one for my second home.

No problem with thos item

Mosquitos love me. Do I taste better and they can battle through the repellant, possibly. I was really hoping that if I bought the belt clips this would help me when I throw the ball for the dog. However, I am being too active and wearing it on my belt, they hit my legs. I think this is better for a stable position,vs movement. So slightly disappointing, but I could use this for other times outside.

This item does not work at all! In fact it seems to attract mosquitoes rather than repel them.