New backpacker model thermacell

[oldgoat]

i just got mine in the mail, can't put it to the test yet but will be taking it on a PCT section hike this summer as well as any scouting trips to put it to the test.

That is a money idea burning up the partial canisters!

 

[boom]

Ice chest. Anyone say Ice chest?

 

[mrjohn12]

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[SHTF]

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Backpacker Mosquito Repeller | Mosquito Repellent for Camping | Thermacell

Looks like they changed their site which jacked it up. Relinked

 

[wytx]

Couldn't get an older one to work here in town, 7200 ft so I wonder if they will work at all above this altitude.

 

[tracker12]

You can not hunt the Maryland Eastern Shore in the early fall without one. I'll be ordering one of these for sure.

 

[mtnrunner260]

Anyone have a chance to test one of these new backpacker models at 10k+ yet?

 

[cuerro viejo]

Anyone have a chance to test one of these new backpacker models at 10k+ yet?

At 7' seal level it worked like a charm. I ran it at the Texas Coast all last week.

Not exactly the altitude comparison you might be looking for but I will say it kept the swarms of skeeters at bay.

Lighting is easier then the hand model, also a please not having to carry all the small plastic propane refill around.

 

[Notabiker]

I just ran into this yesterday, we moved from 2k elevation to Co where I sit at over 7k and that's on the plains and upwards of 10k when I go exploring backroads in the mountains.. I did find a mod to open up the original one to work at higher elevations but was looking for other options if that doesn't work out.. I tried the thermacell at the campground that was swarming with mosquitos and even tried a new butane but it would go out after a few seconds and that was only around 8200'

 

[TheCougar]

I've had my old model working intermittently at 7-8k MSL. I was camping in CO at 10.1k and it didn't work at all.