Thermacell Fuel-ZoneGuard Backpacker, Camping Mosquito Repeller, 16-Hr

Mosquito repellent products ALWAYS come with a healthy dose of skepticism. Repellents always make you taste bad, smell bad or also repel your loved ones too. We camped just off a lake shore, near a marsh, that was also near a rain forest. The mosquitoes were aggressive, came in large numbers and were pretty big in size too. In the 4 minutes it took to exit the kayaks and pull them up on shore, I'd already killed 11 mosquitoes on just my forehead alone. It was then that I knew we would be in for a rough time once the wetsuits came off. But my friend had one of these thermacells with him and it was his first time using it. I admit, I made a face when he pulled the thing out once we made camp. Childhood memories of my many, many experiences with various forms of mosquito "repellant" swam through my head as he set it up. The mosquitoes were absolutely nuts and were swarming around our heads in literal clouds, getting in our eyes, noses, ears and yes, I know I swallowed several just by breathing in... But we're not going to talk about that. It was bad. Really bad. My friend finally located the bag with the repellant, popped in a pad and turned it on. We stared at it questioning if we did it right, double checked the directions and checked several times to see if the thing was even on since it made zero noise - which was excellent because we were absolutely in love with the songs the mosquitoes were singing in our ears. He turned this thing on and... Just like that, the mosquitoes cleared the space about as fast as 'that guy' who lets a rotten one out at the checkout line at the grocery store. Cleared the space so well, but there was no odor, no real smoke, just.... Clear, mosquito free air. It really was nice and the relief was sudden. The others started emerging from their tents and could also enjoy the relatively small, but mosquito free space to cook and sit. I feel this really saved the camping trip - turning it from a pretty miserable trip into a positive and memorable one. The first thing I did when I got cell phone service again was to buy two, and then I went camping again. Yes, the thermacell inspired another camping trip. I had to see this work once more! The combined powers of my two new thermacell units and his repellant unit, really did improve the quality of experience we had on that first trip and the second one. What also surprised me was how little fuel the product used. One little can of propane lasted a week long camping trip. It's so easy to use even their 10 year old set it up on their own while we were all preparing for the next leg of our trip. The product doesn't let off any light, though it does burn propane. I highly recommend this product, but read the directions and understand the ingredients you're working with and how to properly handle it. Just don't be dumb and out it in your eyes... And for the love of... - don't eat it. I hope this helps :)

Get a jet boil pot and it will last you all season. No more dealing with little cartridge. Perfect for long events or long sits in a tree stand.

These things are amazing. If you're a mosquito pin cushion like me! I love this version because it doesn't require the repurchase of the little butane cells over and over again like the other portable kinds. Besides, I always have a canister handy when I go camping so that I can work my cook stove. This hooks to the top of that same canister style. And it takes very little fuel so I'm not worried about running out while I'm camping. In the past I've taken the ones I bring back from camping that have a very little bit of fuel left in them and use them for weeks with this thing turning it on every single night. So yeah, I don't worry about the little bit it might use while I'm on a camping adventure. Now, side note.... Everybody's going to have a different opinion on how this works for them. But it's extremely important to note that it's not going to work in a breeze, it's not going to work hanging from your backpack, it's not going to work to cover a 50-yard radius. This is meant for sitting still in fairly stagnant air in an area. That's about 30 ft wide or less. That's why it doesn't work hanging from your backpack... Nor any other version of this type of device... Because it has to sit still for the bubble of protection to create around you and when you're hiking, you're constantly moving. So yes, this is my second one of this type cuz the first one finally gave out. And I've had multiple thermacills in the past for my summer use. I purchased an off-brand version of something similar recently with terrible results so I'll always come back to this and pay more for a better product. The pads each last a while, and they are a little spendy to replace but totally worth it. I have found a decent alternative to save some money... And I do this but I'm not telling you to... I've purchased lemon eucalyptus oil (not lemon oil plus eucalyptus oil, it's a separate essential oil called lemon eucalyptus that's proven effective on mosquitoes) and drip a few drops on the pad and put it back in. There's a much stronger smell that way but it works beautifully! Anyhooo, it's what I personally do to save a few bucks. These are not chemical free, the pads have chemical in them, so yeah, don't breathe in the fumes. But that's just me.

I will never back country camp without this ever again. There were an obscene amount of mosquitos where we were and this repelled them so well. It took about 10 minutes to be effective, but once it was we weren't bothered by one single bug. I'm only giving it 4 stars because of 2 things. First, one pad only lasted up to 3 hours and we weren't in a windy environment. Secondly, it takes more than 4 tries to get it to light. I'm hoping lighting it doesn't become more of an issue as we use it.

Buy this as this will take care of your mosquito problem and the fuel tank last forever!!!

Great to carry in backpack and then setup in camp. I use it all the time when I'm outdoors.

Had this for a couple months now and have been using it regularly on my patio. Living somewhere with a serious mosquito problem, I was skeptical anything short of a bug zapper or DEET would make a dent. This thing proved me wrong. The 15-foot zone is pretty accurate in my experience — stay reasonably close to it and you're covered. I set it on the table while sitting outside in the evening and noticed a real difference within the first few minutes of it warming up. No bites, no constantly swatting at my face. What I actually appreciate most is that it's scent free and DEET free. I've got kids and a dog and I'd rather not spray chemicals on everyone. This just sits there and does its job quietly. Battery life has been reliable — I haven't run out mid-session yet. The refill situation is straightforward once you get the hang of it, though keep in mind you'll need to budget for those ongoing. Only thing worth noting: it needs a few minutes to kick in, so turn it on before you sit down, not after the mosquitoes are already at you.

It works! I am buying two more.

Solo lo he usado una vez. Parece ser que si funciona para el area especificada sin embargo se me estuvo apagando constantemente con el aire que no era muy intenso. Se probó fuera de casa en una reunión. zona de mosquitos. Le daré una segunda oportunidad en área de camping. Consideró que tienes que cuidar la orientación del viento para que no se esté apagando. A ver qué tal. Actualizare mi opinión de acuerdo al resultado.