Thank you for doing real life tests! And yeah these things dong work so great because they don’t get hot enough. That’s why the popular Thermacell repelant device uses butane gas and a flame to heat the pads - because it actually gets really hot.
this isn't true. i have a butane thermacell and i just tested it with same laser thermometer i used on the Flextail. the thermacell silver plate overall was around 165-180F with a very small spot just a little lower than center that showed 210F. i left it on for 1 hour and tested it. this is in the same range as the Flextail which on outdoor mode measures around 165-180F. the literature is definitely wrong about Celsius and Fahrenheit it should be Fahrenheit only.
It’s great you stuck with it and gave us some real world testing. I was cynical when I saw the advert, now I’m just sceptical that this is good for hiking given the 15 minute wait. I’ll stick with traditional repellent and nets.
Thank you for your honest review. I used to have the battery operated OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent and it really worked well. I used it around our campground @ Yosemite and it was amazing. I left it on overnight to see how effective it was and the following morning there were a lot of dead mosquitos and they were pretty good sized ones. Too bad I don't see it being sold anymore.
I see you got it to work (new pads)?? Mine was working from day 1 with the blue pads. I had mine in my tent doorway. Hanging up. We use them against “midges” in the uk 🇬🇧 tiny flying biting horrors not as bad as mozzys. There was a swarm of midges outside my tent above the repel. They wouldnt go near it. I tried it many times since. Never got bothered. It’s a strange one. Works for some but I also got feedback saying it didn’t work?? Maybe the insects are also progressing 😂😂😂
My only comment would be is that where you have the unit on the stand, is it not too high? The unit is hot producing vapours and as we know hot air rises. So maybe everything below the unit is fair game. They do sell a tripod to have the unit low to the ground when camping, so when the vapour rises from it you are inside the vapour bubble as it were.
No man, I had it at chest level. But it works now because of the new improve pads they sent me. If you watch half way through , mosquitoes stopped at about coming.First test I had it at me knees level. So it not level. I had it on my tripod
I’ve learned that with those style repellants they work better when you keep them lower to the ground. These create a protective bubble. You have it way to high on the tripod. You need it lower for the bubble to fit around you. I sometimes even set them on the ground. If you put on tripod just set it much lower to the ground. I also clip them to my cargo pants near the lower pocket or belt when working and moving around. Sometimes I clip to a bag or tackle bag or camp chair. But lower is always better. Give us an update. GOD bless!
It was about at my waist level on the pod. I sat on a chair so it’s almost eyes level. My first test was on the chair. It turned out it was the bad pads the sent me the first shipping. This was the third test and it seems to work with the new improve pads. I don’t think height is matter unless you hang 8 feet higher or more.
I have a unit, mosquitoes landed on it while in the highest setting. Absolute fail. Just got back from a week camping in Montana where I live. Tried multiple times, different locations. Save your money, DOES NOT WORK!!!
I did a third test with a new pads the company sent it to me. Seems like it worked Flextail Tiny Repel Part 3: THIRD TEST New Improve Pads. Does it (FINALLY) works?Watch till the End. th-cam.com/video/hNYNE7bQMZY/w-d-xo.html
well im not buying it, it should not take three new improved pads. i trust thermacell, it works, dont care how much it costs, i know it works and i dont have to deal with them skeeters.
Thanks for the great review! Do you have any serial/registration number or the number on the bar code on the 10-pack package for the new pads? I got mine today but the middle part seems to be a bit bluish in colour with black sides so I want to know if this is not the newest one that you just reviewed. Also on the individual wrap, it says: 5mg prallethrin and 5mg meperfluthrin per piece. Is yours any different? Thanks.
It doesn't work! I can only advise against a purchase. Return only at your own expense with tracking. Costs from Germany to the USA between 40 and 60€.
I really wish I never bought mine. I bought it with a ton of pads, and they are the black sided blue/white in the middle ones. They do absolutely nothing.
Thank you for doing real life tests!
And yeah these things dong work so great because they don’t get hot enough. That’s why the popular Thermacell repelant device uses butane gas and a flame to heat the pads - because it actually gets really hot.
Thermacell is bigger and requires bigger pads + buying butane gas cartridges. That’s annoying and expensive. But yeah, it works.
this isn't true. i have a butane thermacell and i just tested it with same laser thermometer i used on the Flextail. the thermacell silver plate overall was around 165-180F with a very small spot just a little lower than center that showed 210F. i left it on for 1 hour and tested it. this is in the same range as the Flextail which on outdoor mode measures around 165-180F. the literature is definitely wrong about Celsius and Fahrenheit it should be Fahrenheit only.
It’s great you stuck with it and gave us some real world testing. I was cynical when I saw the advert, now I’m just sceptical that this is good for hiking given the 15 minute wait. I’ll stick with traditional repellent and nets.
Thank you for your honest review. I used to have the battery operated OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent and it really worked well. I used it around our campground @ Yosemite and it was amazing. I left it on overnight to see how effective it was and the following morning there were a lot of dead mosquitos and they were pretty good sized ones. Too bad I don't see it being sold anymore.
I'll ask them for a replacement. Too bad I'm leaving for Finland in a few days and won't be able to use the new ones. 😮💨
I see you got it to work (new pads)?? Mine was working from day 1 with the blue pads. I had mine in my tent doorway. Hanging up. We use them against “midges” in the uk 🇬🇧 tiny flying biting horrors not as bad as mozzys. There was a swarm of midges outside my tent above the repel. They wouldnt go near it. I tried it many times since. Never got bothered. It’s a strange one. Works for some but I also got feedback saying it didn’t work?? Maybe the insects are also progressing 😂😂😂
I’m glad it worked for you. The only thing it took over 20 minutes before it started to work.
Are the pads one-way use only ?
Thanks 🙏🏻
@@PaloukaMan yeah. One use but they last a good few hours.
My only comment would be is that where you have the unit on the stand, is it not too high? The unit is hot producing vapours and as we know hot air rises. So maybe everything below the unit is fair game. They do sell a tripod to have the unit low to the ground when camping, so when the vapour rises from it you are inside the vapour bubble as it were.
No man, I had it at chest level. But it works now because of the new improve pads they sent me. If you watch half way through , mosquitoes stopped at about coming.First test I had it at me knees level. So it not level. I had it on my tripod
Thank You! for the testing I bought one and tested and it does NOT work it's going back today for a full refund have a super nice week
I’ve learned that with those style repellants they work better when you keep them lower to the ground. These create a protective bubble. You have it way to high on the tripod. You need it lower for the bubble to fit around you. I sometimes even set them on the ground. If you put on tripod just set it much lower to the ground. I also clip them to my cargo pants near the lower pocket or belt when working and moving around. Sometimes I clip to a bag or tackle bag or camp chair. But lower is always better. Give us an update. GOD bless!
It was about at my waist level on the pod. I sat on a chair so it’s almost eyes level. My first test was on the chair. It turned out it was the bad pads the sent me the first shipping. This was the third test and it seems to work with the new improve pads. I don’t think height is matter unless you hang 8 feet higher or more.
Thanks so much for great investigation 😊
I have a unit, mosquitoes landed on it while in the highest setting. Absolute fail. Just got back from a week camping in Montana where I live. Tried multiple times, different locations. Save your money, DOES NOT WORK!!!
I did a third test with a new pads the company sent it to me. Seems like it worked
Flextail Tiny Repel Part 3: THIRD TEST New Improve Pads. Does it (FINALLY) works?Watch till the End.
th-cam.com/video/hNYNE7bQMZY/w-d-xo.html
I'm not sure that 1or 2 bug = a fail... Maybe not a huge win.. but what would it have been if you turned it off for 5-10 min?
well im not buying it, it should not take three new improved pads. i trust thermacell, it works, dont care how much it costs, i know it works and i dont have to deal with them skeeters.
Interesting, thanks for filming this.
Thanks for the great review! Do you have any serial/registration number or the number on the bar code on the 10-pack package for the new pads? I got mine today but the middle part seems to be a bit bluish in colour with black sides so I want to know if this is not the newest one that you just reviewed. Also on the individual wrap, it says: 5mg prallethrin and 5mg meperfluthrin per piece. Is yours any different? Thanks.
Just want to know... Others brand of pads is it suitable..?
Yes, as long at it fit inside. They all use the same ingredients
Tried mine for the first time today. Been bitten multiple times on my head.
That sucks. You have the new pads too?
@@Yololife813 no I seem to have the pads with the blue inner core
They have since emailed back to say they will send out the new stronger pads. Not sure why they don’t just include them in the first place
How can companies sell these things if they clearly don’t work
Thanks for saving my munny :)
Any time!
Why would you put it at head level instead of not on the ground
what's the best think to use then please?
Nothing personal, but where are you in Vietnam? I heard gunshots.
This was tested in Florida. I took it to Vietnam months later, but didn’t used it
Do they prevent or kill the mosquitoes ?
And do we throw pads away after 1 use , or for how many times / months !
Thank you 🙏🏻
More like prevent. Pad is not reusable you normally replace it once you see mosquitoes coming back. But this this doesn’t work that great
@@Yololife813
Thank you 🙏🏻
got it 👍🏻
can I use it for lantern only? I😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It doesn't work! I can only advise against a purchase. Return only at your own expense with tracking. Costs from Germany to the USA between 40 and 60€.
I really wish I never bought mine. I bought it with a ton of pads, and they are the black sided blue/white in the middle ones. They do absolutely nothing.
Same here
@@Yololife813what do you mean? Does it not work for you anymore?
It's just rubbish...wasted money. 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐
I was surprised they refunded my $$ after i sent them the vid