Thermacell
08-22-2004, 01:14 PM
#1
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: the woods of NJ.
Posts: 5,643
Thermacell
To those who have used it in a tree stand. Where do you place it? ie. On the bottom platform, in the crotch of the tree, on your day pack? how do you keep it from falling? It also says it must be laid flat, I was under the impression before I purchased a couple that I could just hang it. I would have gotten them any way. Thanks for the imput I might make a strap on shelf to hold the thing and also my hot chocolate in the winter. Or maybe just tape it to a strap-on tree step. 
Ps. just a hint, stash an extra wick in your license holder so you'll never be without.
Ps. just a hint, stash an extra wick in your license holder so you'll never be without.
08-23-2004, 08:17 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,784
RE: Thermacell
This will be my first season using a Thermacell. I picked up one of the holsters for $12.99 so that I can strap it to a tree branch. http://www.mosquitorepellent.com/pro...cordless.shtml
08-24-2004, 06:22 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: the woods of NJ.
Posts: 5,643
RE: Thermacell
The 3 mats last for about 4 hrs. each and they say the cartridge of butane lasts 8-12 hrs. It has an on and off switch and auto ignition.
Jeramy I think I'm going to tape it to a strap-on tree step as There will always be a trunk on the tree.
The thermacell still must be laid flat to work.[:'(]
Jeramy I think I'm going to tape it to a strap-on tree step as There will always be a trunk on the tree.
The thermacell still must be laid flat to work.[:'(]
08-24-2004, 09:51 AM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: crawfordville florida USA
Posts: 1,251
RE: Thermacell
I use the holster and just hang it wherever is convienent and out of the way. It DOESNT have to be laid flat to work. Just not upside down. I strap the belt to my three year old all the time and he plays outside like this and never gets bit.
08-24-2004, 09:59 AM
#6
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,555
RE: Thermacell
I made two loops out of a wire cote hanger and hang my thermacell flat on the underside of my stand. Just make sure the loops are tight and you attach it out of the way so you don't step on it while getting ready for a shot.
08-27-2004, 03:07 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Kali-fornya via Mizzurah
Posts: 131
RE: Thermacell
I use the holster. I got it for 11.99 here https://www.jesseshunting.com/osComm...acturers_id/40
08-30-2004, 05:08 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crosby TX USA
Posts: 2,599
RE: Thermacell
IMHO it does work on days where the wind isn't heavy. It worked great for my dad in his boxblind.
But for bowhunting I can detect an odor coming off of it. Kinda like a perfume smell. Definately out of place for the timber woods I hunt.
I know some will say it's odorless, but not to my nose.
But for bowhunting I can detect an odor coming off of it. Kinda like a perfume smell. Definately out of place for the timber woods I hunt.
I know some will say it's odorless, but not to my nose.
