Flextail Gear Tiny Repel | Does it Work?

[@Morphaplasm]

I have had this for about a month or so and I camp in woodland which has loads of bugs! I’ve found it has really worked for me. Far better than covering yourself in stinky, sticky repellant! I have commented on Flextail’s website about this, and been asked several questions about does it work? Yes it does! 😊

[@drsmall4313]

I’d trust any review from a guy wearing a Primus T-shirt 🤙🏻

[@GrimrDirge]

Primus sucks!

[@habu7]

Same here, Primus rules! 😂 Haven't listened to them in a while, Frizzle Fry is on!

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

I like the flextail gear, never had a problem with it.

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

It’s a great bit of kit love mine , what people need to remember is it’s a mosquito repellent, the pads are designed for mosquitoes , midges are a different ball game 👍

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day mate, could be wrong, but I dont expect it will handle ticks or wasps either; I'd suggest @ least 50% DEET to have any hope with that lot. But for sure small flys and mozzies are the main nuisance, not to mention they can and do transmit some nasty diseases; in fact I've heard it said, more than once, mozzies are the most dangerous animal on the planet; and I'm sure that's right too,....statistically, ..... though perhaps they haven't met some of our venomous snakes or sea creatures for example, lol. Cheers Duke.

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

@@eyeofthetiger4184 unfortunately can only get the pads for Mozzies if you find anything over your way let us know 👍

[@growingupisatrap6688]

They say on their sales site it works on midges, it doesn't!

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

​@@growingupisatrap6688 The ol' "Aeroguard" for example, over here in oz, seemed to work way better back in the day for just about anything with 6 or 8 legs and yes, It's still better than noth'n, but that's evolution for ya I guess. In any case, as outdoors folk, we aint all chemistis, so if you advertise it will do it, either put up or shut up ; ). Cheers Duke.

[@afhevh]

I’ve used a thermacell for years. Looks like this product is bit more expensive, but has more features and would be a good alternative. Good video

[@Linleys]

Hey Dan, you had that on one of our camps I think - yes? It was good from what I remember. It really did keep the bugs away, even in a woodland camp. Good review and useful suggestions for use. Thank you :)

[@mrhalfstep]

I just ordered one of these, so I hope you're right!. The small air blower/light that you referred to is a great tool to have when you are trying to start a tinder bundle or blow a cold fire into life for your morning coffee/tea.

[@garrypaton2763]

Many thanks for the review. Mosquitos in the back garden are driving me mad.

[@oddmanout98]

Thank you Dan. I’ve been looking at the older version ( without lamp) But now they have a multi purpose version, it’s a no brainier. Thank you for the code too.

[@mrnexus8seven949]

Looks good certainly, but I am very surprised that a waterproof device can have a permanently exposed charging hole. This seems like a glaring oversight tbph, and many other waterproof/outdoor products have a rubber cover to protect the charge port. Because of this I am not sure I should buy it until this has been remedied.

[@treksntarps]

Nice one Dan . Very informative. On my shopping list for next summer . 👍🏕.

[@TressaZimmerman]

Sounds like a nice piece of kit. Thank you so much for this

[@WILLIAMNEOFLAMEARTIST]

So it basically works like mosquitoes coils. Like just light up 3 of them and it does the same thing. Costs peanuts.

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

Good point! This looks cooler but that's all about it.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Dan, very pleased to hear it works, I did assume so, but thanks for the hard evidence. It is good that its multiuse, though it is another thing to carry. I reckon it would be good if you could just get the repellent part alone, I think most folks will already take a higher capacity powerbank and other sources of lighting. Mind you, it never hurts to have back up and it is quite light weight. Like the tripod mount, either will theirs or one you already own. Yep, great for alfresco dining; backyard, picnic .... or indeed down the local beer garden, .....top idea mate !!! .......... seriously considering one on that basis alone, lol. Cheers Duke.

[@greyandblue4323]

Very comprehensive, thanks. You mention the generic mats are available on amazon. Wondering are they all the same size, contain equally non toxic insect repellent ? Any chance you could provide a link. ?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

these are the ones I used last summer. amzn.to/4c57j2Q

[@WildCamper]

Great product that actually works.

[@terrym1065]

Nice review on your part Dan👍X2.. Seems to work on the principal of heating a pad of repellent using a battery instead of butane like the Thermacell brand. Either way these things can be a real life saver if mosquitos etc. are eating you alive. Thanks for the video bro.

[@mgw6639]

Thanks Andy 👍🏻

[@curtism7203]

it doesnt work properly. I have used mine with terrible results and now the company is sending me new pads. I put the old pads in my thermacell and it worked great. I took the front off the of the flex tail and the heating element only gets 145C thats 20 degrees colder than advertised and this is why it doesnt work properly.

[@hoodiedee4828]

Thank you, you are the first person who has actually told us if it works or not. Thank you for all your info and Have a Blessed day and don't forget to Enjoy Life. From Bridgeport Connecticut. PS. I'm going to get a schooner, LOL.

[@wendingourway]

If it works, it is certainly essential here in Nova Scotia...the mosquitoes and blackflies are atrocious this year! Marvelous! Bruce and Otis

[@blakew5672]

This is a the same concept as a thermacell for anyone familiar. The thermacell uses the same chemicals on pads that are heated with butane. You buy repellant pads and small, non refillable bottles of butane to use the item. Well, they work. Its basically and aerosoled version of permethrin, a proven insect repellant/insecticide used worldwide by outdoorsman, militaries, etc. The flextail version improves on this old design. Most of us aren’t off grid for extended periods. A battery powered system is more convenient, cheaper (no refills needed), and faster (the pads heat up quicker). The pads flextail sells are cheaper as well. Not to mention the size factor, the flextail is much more carry friendly than the thermacell. Initial purchase price is higher, $50 for the flextail vs $30 for the thermacell, but you’ll easily recoup that difference the first time you buy repellant refills. The flextail also isn’t heated via combustion, so in theory it’s also safer. If you spend any time outdoors, or are a mosquito magnet like I am you’ll enjoy this product.

[@kokjoris]

Maybe silly question, but can you also use the Flextail Tiny Repel in your bedroom? We traveling to Bali soon and I'd love to spend the nights there bug-free... :) Cheers!

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I don't see why not. It's based on old plug in repellents.

[@imoafaq]

Thinking to get one.. but is it safe to human while sleeping? When do you need to replace the batch?

[@lorddemonoss3945]

I just got mine.

[@GoodMorningMrTunky]

i've take it to a long test and it is a very nice camplight with longlife battery but it doesnt fright any moskito. On red mode it smells like warm plastic but not like repellent. Ocf it warm but thats it. by the way i love how it glowas and order some extra camplights from flextail

[@SeniorHiker77]

Excellent and comprehensive review.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Thank you 👍

[@ewengillies9826]

Dan the Gadget Man strikes again. Good review mate nice to know you got another one that works. Bushyboy Oz.

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

I love mine Dan good review mate atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@carpergolfergaz29]

What are the settings they a green yellow red ?

[@ct026]

You were somewhere moist and needed a gadget with a light! Gigidy. Apologies, you can take the boy out of the Army………… Currently sat in France and an ad popped up on FB for this item. As always, I chose to find reviews via KZbin and came across yours. I like the fact that you can buy a generic pad for these. May I ask if you have trialled the generic pads along side Flextail pads? How do they come up in a price comparison? Nice review and nice to listen to a British review! 🍻👍🏻

[@growingupisatrap6688]

It didn't work for me on mosquitos or midges. Be much better if your review actually showed it doing what you said it does. Go into a mozzie infested area and show us? I could show videos of exactly that and it doing absolutely nothing.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Haven't watched the whole vid yet but I've found none of them really work that well.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Glad it worked for you. I used this one and their non powered one attached to a power bank and got bitten all night. So did everyone else sitting around with me. I used their own pads as well. Maybe the amazon ones are better 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@verdelljackson8557]

Had to pay to ship mine back, there seems to be no consistency in this product, works some and doesn't work for others.

[@359noScope]

Do you know what chemicals is in the pads, just a bit conscious of how safe it is with food/ drink around.

[@LucasPassmore]

Website says it’s Prallethrin and Meperfluthrin

[@roxroe6731]

Is this only for outdoors?

[@davidtill3621]

what are those pants you have on at the beginning of the video, thnx in advance, I have a flextail and seems to work well. Your video confirms that so thanks

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I think they are the revolution race pro rescue trousers. link here to the ones I think you were asking about www.revolutionrace.co.uk/men/trousers/walking-hiking-trousers/rvrc-gp-pro-rescue-pants-men?Size=L&Color=9502&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKqsBhC3ARIsAEEjuJjux7piOSFv0vM8s30iTY6YHUjbvO_p_iav8M8WQayHL1WJzF873V0aAjuIEALw_wcB

[@davidtill3621]

Thanks so much. Very helpful

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

@@davidtill3621 no problem

[@southypne]

Yes, that was after 40 mins

[@AsianVideoGamer]

Does it give you cancer in a couple years??

[@slimeballslatty]

🤣😂💀im ded asshh

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Does it work for flies? Thanks

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

No, just Mosquitos.

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

@@CampLifeBushcraft Thank You

[@verdelljackson8557]

​@@hamshanksproductions7161Doesn't work on mosquitoes.

[@rabadabadoo491]

Any good for Scottish Midges?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

I don't think so 🤔

[@Nobby77]

Liking that

[@alanprioroutdoors]

Does it work on Scottish midges?

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

@alanprioroutdoors I don't believe so. It's designed for Mosquitos.

[@jeremymanning2132]

Take one to Scotland in summer when the midges are active, it doesn't work. Another gadget for the all the gear, no idea brigade.

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Midges are not Mosquitos .. it's a Mosquito repellent.

[@jeremymanning2132]

@@CampLifeBushcraft The chemicals used are the same as you find in other insect repellents which work on both mosquitoes, midges and other insects.

[@franny5295]

@@jeremymanning2132 Have you found something that works better?

[@shaggyterrell8460]

Man. I really wish these would work for me but they don’t. The mosquitoes in Houston Texas must be immune 😂 Also, I really don’t trust all those poisonous fumes you’re breathing in, getting on your skin and on any food/water around when using these. A breathable wind suit and a bug net on my head might look a bit funny but at least I’m not getting eaten alive

[@BurtonOutdoors]

#Tiny

[@kclee7455]

It didn't work, and it brought more mosquitoes 😂😂😂...at least in my experience, it is rubbish

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

This is totally useless for Midges