Thermacell Backpacker Gen 2 - Mosquito Repellent Review

[@dorkusmaximus3033]

Thanks!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I appreciate it thanks so much!!!!

[@katiecharter5354]

Thermacell makes great stuff. Sometimes on hot humid backpacking trips I've wished I had one of these. I hate mosquitoes and I hate when moths fly at your headlamp. 4oz is just a little extra weight for some added comfort and relief from damned bugs.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah the bugs flying at your face is awful!

[@katherinelangford981]

I was looking at this, headed on youtube for reviews and found yours. You're always thorough. I don't need to look further.will be great for my trip to Kilarney and maybe Algonquin. :) thanks.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

This for canoe trips because you have the luxury of extra space! I bring it on my csnoe excursions regularly.

[@katherinelangford981]

For kilarney no, mostly hiking and sitting. For Alginquin yes. I try to keep my pack under 35lbs either way though, but we are anticipating bad bugs for August. So this seems cool.

[@Fodi_be]

Concise and to the point, thanks.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

You're welcome 😊

[@mountaingoater2989]

I’m not really stationary enough to warrant bring this in the backcountry but for car camping or messing around the shed at home it would be nice to pop in on the fuel can and peace out.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

This was one reason I never bought one. Got it on a closeout sale and use if mainly for car camping but also would use this for backpacking in July/August in Illinois.

[@andreamccrane8645]

This is a neat little thing. I’ve seen this model in the stores in passing and have been curious about it. I wondered if it would work but looks like you got it to light on the very first try. My old original theramacell can take a few clicks to get engaged. Nice not to have to carry around the little butane cateridges.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

It's a great option.

[@terrydame5157]

This is s neat little backpacking device. Might have to check this one out.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah I bought it on a clearance sale and am pretty happy with it.

[@andrewforrest8244]

Great review. Keep up the good work!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for watching bud!

[@KartsHuseonica]

Excellent vid and info.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback and support!

[@duckycanard6421]

Fun little gizmo

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I thought so when I saw it on the sale rack.

[@bisonrodeo8506]

Great demo

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thank you!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great review!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for the ongoing support!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

@@LoneCrowAdventures My pleasure!

[@ck12074]

Nice review... FYI. 12 replacement pads cost $17. Or, 48 hours for $17

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Hey thanks gor the info!

[@frankieneedlz]

i was gonna say the same thing. does anyone know if the max life version is compatible with the backpacker model? and nice video, cool to see a female content creator in this field, seems rare

[@MylesTech]

can get 54 on ebay for $25

[@mikelachance4909]

Nice touch

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for the support!

[@stephanieherald2049]

Nifty bug control option.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

yeah it works great too!

[@kickstomprunmarathon8649]

This could be a good option even at the camper.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah not necessarily just for backpacking.

[@mrwes100]

You can use that device on a 1 pound propane canister with an adapter.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thats good to know for car camping!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

These require an iso/butane blend. They won't work with 100% propane, if that's what you're referring to.

[@mrwes100]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I disagree, I do it all the time.

[@jkahn923]

I’m using propane with adapter. It works fine but seems to be blazing through the pads. I wonder if the isobutane mix would allow the pads to last longer since the adapters can be faulty in terms of regulation and/or the boiling temp is lower. Anyone experience with both?

[@rxh2156]

To be fair, it's not made for walking around, so your first drawback isn't really a drawback. You can buy one for walking around.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah none of them really work well when you're on the move because they rely on concentrating the air with scent to be effective which doesn't happen if you're moving.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Meh, there are way too many poor reviews of this product on Amazon and Cabela's. They either burn too hot and use up the pad in about an hour or they won't stay lit or won't light at all. This particular product needs some refinement and quality control. Maybe Gen 3 will be the ticket. I like the idea of being able to use a 16 oz canister for hundreds of hours, but I don't want to have to buy a new unit every year and go through hundreds of expensive consumable pads. Jesus, just give me something that works reliably and consistently, year after year, and I'll gladly pay for it.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah since filming this I've fallen into disuse of the backpacking device.