ThermaCell Mosquito Repeller - Backpacker Model - Honest Review
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2023
- We put the ThermaCell Backpacker Mosquito Area Repeller unit to the test against thousands of hungry mosquitos in the Canadian wilderness. No backyard patio review here! We took the ThermaCell Backpacker on two separate trips and set it up in ideal conditions to give it the best chance at successfully repelling biting mosquitos. In this video, you can easily judge for yourself whether or not the ThermaCell Backpacker Mosquito Repellent lives up to the advertised claim of providing a 15-foot x 15-foot zone of protection from biting mosquitos. You might be surprised by our results.
We also give you some great tips on how to manage mosquitoes like the ones you see in this video.
ThermaCell Portable Mosquito Repeller Honest Review - • ThermaCell Portable Mo...
You will enjoy this video series if you hike, backpack, trek, paddle, kayak, climb, pedal, wilderness camp, or love it all!
Website - amazingwildernessproducts.com/
Facebook - / econochallenge
Instagram - / econochallenge
#econochallenge #AmazingWildernessCampChair #AmazingCampBed - บันเทิง
![[TH] 2024 PMWC x EWC Main Tournament Day 3 | PUBG MOBILE WORLD CUP x ESPORTS WORLD CUP](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3EM6gpHgLk4/mqdefault.jpg)
I’ve heard for the Thermacell to properly protect you, you must wear it like a hat while in the crane position from the Karate Kid movie, then and only then will you be protected against what I don’t know.
Thanks for another great review! I’m no longer itching to buy one.
I use it whenever I hunt it’s always worked for me
This is the one. First search result on TH-cam well done mate. Thank you
Well, that is good news. Awesome.
Great review, fair and very well presented. Thanks for enduring the torture M8 !
Thank you.
I will save my money. Thank you for the honest review, Jeep. Stay safe and stay cool
Thanks, you too!
Always excellent reviews that I trust, so thank you for giving it a try Jeep!
You are welcome.
I think that is a solid review of that is how it is supposed to work then why over complicate the use. As one who lives in Northern Ontario these dang bugs are hard to avoid
Thank you for your real world test review. Your video says it all.
Thank You 👍
Great HONEST Review Enjoyed As Always Thanks For This, Jeep ! Have A Swell Weekend ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks, you too!
As usual a great review.
I’m not discounting the review, it’s well done, but I have been using a thermacell portable unit for 20+ years in the swamps and the barrier islands or South GA and I’ve had great results. When mosquitoes are really active I sometimes have 2 units running and again, I’ve had fantastic results. The only place I’ve ever been that the mosquitoes were not affected by the thermacell was Alaska…too many and too big up there!
@@bham311 We appreciate leaving a comment about your experience with this device. Thank you for sharing. 👍
I appreciate the test. My skin is crawling on your behalf.
Trust me, I joined you in that feeling. LOL
Thanks for the review.
I really wanted it to work.
Proof is in the work. Thanks for the honest review.
I started itching just watching this.
I appreciate your review. Results may vary with each person. I found that as I get older (60's), mosquitoes are less attracted to me then when I was young (my 30's). YAY! 2nd - I hate using Deet repellent as it feels slimy uncomfortable and it attacks my sleeping bag. So usually the first thing I do when I want to sit quietly is to wash off the day's repellent, sweat, and dirt. Great, half the battle is won. I like garlic in my food so I often add this to my evening meal to help ward off mosquitoes and other bugs. Icaradin based repellents are also pretty good and don't attack nylon. I have NOT used a bug shirt but have used bug head nets. I do apply repellent around my ears and neck though because just the sound of mossies can drive me up the wall.
Mosquito coils use the same ingredient as the Thermacell so for the $/effectiveness they are better. The active ingredient is Allethrin, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers. I have the backpacker version as well. It does provide some protection but isn't 100% effective. NOTE: The pads can be purchased at Princess Auto - they are cheaper in Canada at PA than what they sell retail in the US! I place the Thermacell on the ground usually behind me when I'm sitting. Often with a fire in front of me.
IIRC, you are in Ontario? Anyway, I'm from the prairies, where sage bush is very common. I pluck a few hand bundles during the day and toss them in the fire when other repellents aren't available. Its natural and it works. Not so well when fire bans are on though!
I think the same limitations for mosquito coils apply to this unit even though the pesticide is stronger. A little wind and it will be rendered useless. Unless you purchased a half dozen and tried to create a wall upwind from you. But then how to you avoid breathing the fumes?
I am not a fan of DEET repellents either I did irreparable damage to my first video camera. I was careless spraying the repellent and some spray manage to get inside the tape compartment. Probably when I was changing tapes. Anyway, Canon said they were unable to repair due to chemical damage.
Great review Jeep and thanks for taking the hit. Perhaps its good for American mosquitoes but Canadian mosquitoes are just a different breed :)
Nate
Funny I was out again this past weekend in one of the same spots. Not a single mosquito the second night. What happened? The temperature dropped to 11 celsius. Mosquitoes gone. Now if I had the Thermacell going the second night I would say that it was the Thermacell that clear the bugs not the temperature change. I think people are giving this unit credit for work it is not doing.
The came on sale and I was about to go out and buy a couple. I Googled it because I know if things are too good to be true ... they aren't true lol. Thanks for the great review.
@@joelbrayman5827 I'm glad this review helped you. Thank you for stopping by 👍
The issue is the Ontario mosquitoes are used to chemical laden hot air😅. Wow Jeep, that is disturbing to say the least. I have the original style Thermacel and it has worked reasonably well for me, mostly in Kouchibouguac National Park. I have the Backpacker and EX series (rechargeable batteries) to test and this will help me plan it. Thanks for sharing
Well if you figure out what I am doing wrong I will be happy to see what you come up with. I did chuckle about Ontario air. You may be on to something.
Thanks for the review, i always question the effectiveness of some of these devices.
You and me both!
Like the Karate master George Dillman said "if the Mosquitoes know the secret tongue and toe moves to nullify it" Thermacell won't work. LoL. Great review! I only wish you compared it without using the Thermacell.
6:14 Ideal conditions are : use the unit when there a NO Mosquitoes then it works great! I have 2 of these units also and I have the same results as yourself, they simply DO NOT WORK! Thanks for you great and honest review! Oh yea.... guess you won't be getting a cheque from Thermacell!🤣
I love this comment. Thank you for sharing. I definitely think that Thermacell would prefer if I took this video down. LOL
Great review. I know you said a protective layer is the best protection against mosquitoes but what would you say is the best non-material solution that you’ve used?
The product is made by off. It's called botanicals. Great protection from mosquitoes without DEET. It even smells pretty good.
13:15 I can't see them too well, but i sure as shit can hear them.
do you have a recommendation for a mosquito shirt like you were wearing? or even pants maybe so you could wear shorts if it's warm/hot out. i hate those buggers.
These nets are made of screen but they are still warm. Ask any woman that has had to wear nylons on a warm day. My advice is to buy one two sizes larger than your usually size. I would also look for one that offers a black face screen. Any other colour will blind you when the sun hits it. Black is best.
I have an Amazon review with a shot of my leg regarding the portable thermacell that you reviewed before. I hung it from my camp chair, and I got annihilated. I truly think this entire product line is snake oil. I can’t be any nicer than that, it was completely and utterly ineffective.
Then you must wonder like I do about all the people that say it works fantastic.
Glad i saw this video, i was thinking of purchasing the EX90, i know its not the same one you tried, but i am going to look for more reviews fo that particular one before i spend any money.@EconoChallenge
Is it possible that you are simply in an area that's so thick with mosquitoes that there are so many oncoming flying bugs at any given moment there is always mosquitoes flying by and testing you out? Possibly an over saturated testing zone. When I am in an infested zone like that even wearing deet the bugs are so thick that a certain percentage of them still attack ..When I use the thermacel under conditions where there isn't a black cloud of mosquitoes like your testing in I have found it DOES keep them away but everything has its limits.
This time I tested it out in two different locations on two different nights. Once in spring bug conditions and one in summer bug conditions. I would say both tests were done in average bug conditions for my area.
It works the best when temps are below 0.
Got excited but am so glad I came across your review by accident - there's too much marketing BS all over the internet and fake reviews for so many products and it's so hard to find people who are genuine and not doing stuff for profits. You're not beating around the bush and did an excellent hands on review hence subscribed. I was thinking about creating a group of like minded people to gather true reviews for products and list those best people should really consider buying thus stop cluttering our planet with tones of junk in particular from a country beginning with letter C!
I really enjoyed this comment. Count me in.
Thanks for taking 1or more for the team. lol
You bet
I don't know if we have different species of mosquitos or what, but i have a thermacell, and i can see the mosquitos before i turn it on, and they are gone after turned it on, temperature is mostly the same, i am in the shade all day fishing, i mean sure between noon and 3pm no mosquitos either way, but i start fishing at 5 am, and i don't think i would have gotten a full day of fishing without mosquitos if i didnt have this.
@@Doile911 may I ask if you are using this device in an enclosed or semi enclosed area?
@@EconoChallenge im going fishing tomorrow, ill take some pictures for you.
And no, i put it by the leg of my chair
I dont think you did anything wrong. Either you have bugs that are immune to the pesticide or your sent is stronger than the repellent. Everyones milage will vary. I get bite like crazy too. After i throw one of these on me i can fish all night or sit by the fire with out too much of a worry.
I've had the same results. I love the so called "honest reviews" that then have affiliate links down below 🤦♂️
I love the face slap emoji. Very appropriate.
is that Butan Gas that you use in the test?
I believe it's a combination of butane and propane in those canisters.
Well, that shows how difficult it is to deter creatures that have evolved over thousands of years to be able to find and feed off its prey. The hunt for a really effective solution will no doubt continue. I do wonder when you're sat out with the thermocell on and you're not being eaten alive by bugs, if its because there are no or very few bugs around anyway. 🤔.👋
I think you have nailed it. I am working on a video right now where I talk about a theory I have for why people may think this device works very well.
what bug jacket are you using?
I picked it up at a gas station on one of my trips so I can't tell you. I will say that you want a head net that has a black colour face. That way the sun will not blind you on sunny days. You also want one that is two sizes larger than what you normally wear.
How about the same test using PIC.
We tried it here. th-cam.com/video/3pdjC5n8E24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SgP9c-HribPrxphp
You have a link for your bug jacket?
No. Sorry I don't
People will always be dumb they claim this silly thing works but never have been in a real forest with them lmao and for the price of this it should definitely work.
You weren't holding your mouth right. You also had the wrong color shoes on.
LOL. Maybe I was supposed to strap it to my head.
I use one in my garage when the door is rolled up and it works quite well. I can spend hours in there with the door up, and no mosquito issues at all. Before I use to have to apply bug spray to my exposed skin. I was skeptical about the product before buying it, but now I am glad I risked the purchase. I have not tried it out in the wild though, so I can't comment on that environment. I would think that any type of wind/draft would make it non effective.
Thank you for this comment. I am concerned you may be using this product outside of the instructions. It reads like you have created an enclosed space. I urge you to check the warnings that came with your product. 👍
You should off a bug shirt on your website.
That's a really good idea. Thank you 👍
Great Review the product just doesn’t work….
Hallo i have 2 gardens and a thermacell lantern black one that works fine I think it might take about 85 procent off the mosquitoes 😊
You should not use thermacell in forest. It kills more than just mosquitos like bees. At least here in Finland you can only use in your own yard.
After this test, I don't plan on using it ever again. It did not work well enough for me to bother carrying it into the wilderness.
Does nothing more than a traditional mosquito coil thats been used for decades at one hundred times the price
Well said.
Interesting and confirm what I already was in my mind => just bullshtûût marketing
For myself I think a good solution is a fan, I already used a little usb one in summer and I was less annoyed (these tûût insects can't fly very well with wind ;)) so maybe a more substantial one can do the job for 1 person in the wilderness (for more it will be more difficult or maybe an industrial wind turbine sized :) )
Good suggestion. I have never thought about a fan to help with mosquitoes.
2:17 Ahh lol
Thank you. A fan of my sarcasm. LOL
ThermaFail, maybe?😊
Now it is Therma Farewell
Sorry it didn’t work well for you. I use the clip on model and find it to be very effective. I hang it on the ridge line of my hammock and it preforms well. I’m not sure why it’s not working for you. On on positive note at least you have a bug suit…lol
That bug jacket goes with me on every trip. I have not taken the clip on model out with me since I reviewed it.
Saved me from buying that crap lol thanks
I just wasted my money on one of these. I feel like they're mocking me by flying all around it and I'm just on my deck. Not in the woods :(
Awesome feedback thank
It's must be work no wind area....
That is the only place it will work.
I was going to get one but now I’m reassessing. $45 can + Trudeau tax + gas + weight= hmmmmmm?
Look, the product does work as a placebo. So basically, you beliving it works makes you have a happier time in the outdoors. If you get bitten by mosquitoes then you would still believe that you would get bitten way more if you weren't using the product. So just remember, buy the product and don't tell yourself that it doesn't actually work.
OK. Well it is not going to work for me now. And if they read you comment, it is not going to work for them either. LOL
Sorry Jeep, but you didn't read the small print on the ThermaCell. It doesn't work if you try to use it on a day with a 'Y' in it. 🤣😂🤣
LOL. I have heard it works the best in winter.
Just another piece of junk. That’s why I only camp certain times of the year in Area what was the temperature and humidity out there? I personally hate the fly worse.
Deer flies are the worst. I plan on doing a video about those also. The day I was wearing the blue shirt, it was very humid. The first test night was warm but not nearly as humid.
@@EconoChallenge deer flies are bad, but I was talking about the old horsefly
Man I’m starting to scratch just watching this 🦟. I’ve had the small version for many years & a few years ago I purchased the Backpacker & I Total agree with you, they just don’t work that good. A couple of days ago the neighbour came over & my wife got me to fire up some bug protection. Well I got the backpacker out & fired it up. It was not windy, had a fresh pad, & was on the deck between them……& they got chewed & where in the house by 9:30. I purchased it to use up the part cans of fuel that I didn’t trust for cooking. 🇨🇦🔥
I mean I would love the thing if it worked as advertised. When the mosquitoes are bad they will drive you insane. I would be the first to praise this device if it actually worked.
@@EconoChallenge
Yes “ If “ they worked as advertised. Flextail has two rechargeable versions, battery instead of butane would have its place for sure but I’m not really impressed by any of these things.
Too much talking
Just get to the point
That is a good point