ThermaCell Mosquito Repeller After 3+ Years and Lunch in the Forest with the Optimus Svea 123R

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Thanks, Dave! My original unit is now 4 years old and still working great. Incidentally, the portable unit (and all butane-powered Thermacells) come with one butane cartridge and 3 pads. And that holster is marvelous and should come standard with the device. I now have four of these things - a portable, a lantern, and two more. I've done a few vids on these units, with more to come as I finally figured out how to refill the butane cartridges.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Dean! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! I enjoy your ThermaCell videos, a lot, and look forward to more of them! I agree, the holster should come with the standard device. -Dave

[@stevenlocklear7711]

I've had a ThermaCell for several years...one of the best $25 purchases I've ever made. Great little accessory!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I couldn't agree more, Steven! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! -Dave

[@Iridium242]

Thanks for the info on the ThermaCell I have seen them in stores but never knew how they worked. I have the same cook kit and stove, its amazing how quickly the combo boils water, its a great set up!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You are exactly right, my friend....this combos boils water very quickly and it packs up nice! I think you would like the ThermaCell, a lot! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@Tailsnpaws]

Thank you Dave. Another great video full of valuable information. We agree on the Knorr foods. We will definitely purchase the ThermaCell. Lord knows we need bug relief with all this wet, humid weather we are having.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, John! Great to hear from you, my friend! I think you will love the ThermaCell and you definitely cannot go wrong with Knorr foods! A nice hot meal in no-time! -Dave

[@bosse641]

Good to see you again Dave.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Good to hear from you, John! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! -Dave

[@BushOgre]

As always, great, honest and simple review. Always been curious about the Thermacell. Might have to get my mom one to out next to the door on her camping trailer. Sadly, we will still have to use the sprays and creams just due to the simple fact that Oklahoma is just miserable with ticks. Seems we have more ticks than stars in the sky. But the Thermacell could definitely have its uses. Plus the added bonus of hearing the Svea. I love that sound.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Great to hear from you, Brother JZ! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Ticks are such terrible creatures, aren't they? Awful. I definitely think the ThermaCell could have it's uses for you and your mom! I, too, love the soothing hum of the Svea! -Dave

[@bigbuck1074]

Thanks Dave I had one of those and let my kids use it on a camping trip It never came back Ive been using Sawyer permethrin on my clothing and bug head net

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, my friend! I have lost many pieces of gear to the kids, too..haha! Oh well, easy come, easy go. Sounds like you've developed an excellent system there. -Dave

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I like watching ur reviews of products u actually use... Thx for the link Dave!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Very nice to hear from you, my friend! I like having you here for my product reviews! I hope they help and as always, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@Timothy_Jones]

Love this product!!!! I’ve been using one of these turkey hunting for a while now and it’s great!!!! Great video as always Dave! Cheers brother!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Timothy! Turkey hunting sounds like an excellent time to use the ThermaCell! Glad to hear that it works well for you! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave

[@scotthill6807]

Thanks for the tip on the Knorr packets, I'll have to give them a try. I like my Thermacell, I'm even thinking of getting the Backpacker model that screws onto a Iso-Butane stove fuel canister.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Scott! Nice to hear from you, my friend! I think you will love the Knorr packets. If you pick up the backpacker thermacell, let me know how you like it! I've heard great things about it! -Dave

[@RoyFernbach]

So you cannot refill the butane cartridge?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You sure can, I just choose to purchase new ones. I've seen several videos on refilling the butane cartridges. Thank you for stopping by, Roy! -Dave

[@TheScoundrel70]

Good to see you Dave! I'm glad the thermacell works for you as well as it seems to. I've had very mixed results with mine, but when it was effective it worked exceptionally well.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Good to hear from you, Sean! Thank you for stopping by! Thats very well said, as external variables like wind and sheer mosquito density can give mixed results at times. -Dave

[@AdventureTimeOutdoors]

Great video as usual my friend. I have seen many mixed reviews on these. But my buddy swears by them and I know your reviews are legit that is good enough for me. I would have one by now but up in Canada the butane recharge canisters are expensive. You are right about repellent. Having the option not to put it on your skin is sweet. Have a great week Dave. I always look forward to your videos brother.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend! Its funny..I have heard the same type of mixed reviews. Mine has always worked really well for me in the woods and it's outstanding for get-togethers in the yard. Maybe the refills would be less expensive for you on amazon? That is where I purchase them a lot of the time. It is quite liberating to not have repellent on your skin and clothes. You have a great week, too, my friend and it's alway great to hear from you! -Dave

[@clarkpitts5393]

A+ video Dave I have a couple of the old plain green models, and i love them. Towards wintertime, retailers will usually mark down the refill kits, and that's when I stock up. I'm also glad to see you've added some rice, cheese, broccoli, to your lunch kit . hehehe. , take care, Clark

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Very nice to hear from you, Clark! I have also noticed that the refills are a bit less expensive in the "offseason", especially on Amazon. Nothing like some good Knorr sides to change things up..haha! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! -Dave

[@Trinity4me]

Thanks for taking time to make this video. I have been curious about this product for some time. It’s great to get a first hand experience from someone that truly spends time in the outdoors. >

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! I hope this helps and I look forward to talking with you again soon! -Dave

[@leestephenson4952]

Thanks. Looks to be better at repelling & larger radius then their small $45 dollar model. Also can get the holster for this one for bout the same total price. 🤔 Think could prep - preheat couple pads ahead of time? Bring them right to point of creating fumes , then store in a good zip lock or equivalent?? Then we may not have to fight the skitters for 15 minutes each time replacing pads. 🤷‍♂️

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by, Lee! Nice to hear from you! I haven't used any other models except this one but I hear they are all excellent! Hmmm, an experiment on preheating the pads would be interesting. I don't really have a problem, though, as they seem to start lightly repelling at about 5-7 minutes. -Dave

[@raygetoutdoors6151]

Dave, great informative vid. I do wonder what the fumes are that is given off from this product. When using it I imagine you are sucking down some of the fumes into your lungs. Just curious. Ray, Oklahoma

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, Ray! I am not sure about the fumes but I would imagine inhaling any large amounts of fumes wouldn't be good for you in the long run. However, I am sure there are many things I do that aren't necessarily good for me..haha! -Dave

[@MichiganHiker]

Thank you for doing this video Dave, I have wondered about these units and how well they work, which is apparently pretty well. Again thank you for posting this and enjoy your time in the woods my friend.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! Great to hear from you and I hope you are enjoying your time in the woods, as well! -Dave

[@TopLineGear]

What does this unit smell like when its operating?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thats a good question...kind of a light menthol-ish smell, but thats definitely subjective. Not unpleasant at all. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@mattweber1842]

Do you use the standard Thermacell pads or a different aftermarket brand.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by, Matt! I use the standard pads. I haven't heard good things about the aftermarket brands. -Dave

[@joesneon]

Good to see you Dave!!! Love my ThermaCell!!!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Great to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! The ThermaCell is excellent! I hope everything is going well for you and your family! -Dave

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Excellent as always, thank you.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great review Brother! I have used one of these and it works well, but it made my throat sore. Thanks for sharing...

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, brother! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! I haven't been adversely affected by the repellant but I can see how it could make your throat sore. Maybe keep it a bit further away inside the recommended radius? -Dave

[@BushCraftBums]

Great video! Awesome review! That thermaCell Looks like a great piece of Kit! Thanks for sharing! Blessings!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your kind words, my friend! I really appreciate that! The ThermaCell has been very nice! -Dave

[@PREPFORIT]

That looks Like a Great product/ and NO chemicals sprayed on skin.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You are exactly right, my friend! Having no chemicals sprayed or rubbed in the skin is a very liberating feeling! -Dave

[@trynsurviven2440]

I've been curious how well this worked. Thank you for the information.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! There are several variables involved in it's performance, however, it's always worked well for me! -Dave

[@wyattoneable]

As usual Dave you did a very complete and honest review. I wasn't familiar with anything like this. Now I know. Thanks again Dave!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! I think you would love this product! Always great to hear from you, brother, and I hope you have some good vacation coming up! -Dave

[@wrbruce6100]

Like your videos, that repellent must be strong. I was wondering how safe is it for you to set and breath the fumes from it.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words! I am sure that inhaling large amounts of the repellent over years wouldn't be very good for the lungs, however, I don't really use this enough to cause damage....at least I don't think so...haha! -Dave

[@prowland777]

Hello David...nice to see you! Great video!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Very nice to hear from you, Aunt Pat! I thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! -Dave

[@spider5001]

Hey Dave🙂 Cool product 👍🏻 That would be a god send for the hike in. You wouldn’t have to scramble to get a fire when you get to camp😂 where’s the kamrat? I thought I would at least get to see it opening your food packet😂 I may be able to get a new knife soon. I’m stuck between an AEB-L GNS and that kamrat. Decisions 😩 Hope you are doing well friend. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by, my friend! ThermaCell hasn't been bad, at all! Not as effective when it's moving but excellent when stationary! Let me know which new knife you go with, brother! -Dave

[@victorvasquez2788]

Good day bud, Thx for the review funny i been looking to buy this product and now I will. Thx again for the doing the leg work.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Victor! I think you will enjoy the ThermaCell, a lot! Let me know how you like it and how it works out for you, my friend! -Dave

[@Becca-Becca-Becca]

Thanks

[@pa1adin111]

I'm going to have to pick up one of those.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think you are going to love it, Rick! Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! Great to hear from you! -Dave

[@LTWrightKnives]

Nice shirt :-) Great video!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friends! I really appreciate that and I absolutely love the shirt! -Dave

[@phyllismulkey3778]

they are a very good product

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, phyllis! I think so, too, my friend! -Dave

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Great review, I forwarded it on to my skeeter bait buddy :-)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! I hope this helps, my friend! -Dave

[@JadeSchafer]

Man that'd be pretty handy.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for stopping by, Jade! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave

[@mckwilly]

Good to know I've skeptical on this but now I think I will try it out you hit all the points of my concern thx cap'n Dave

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Hey, Mark! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! I hope everything is going well, brother! -Dave

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

It's nice not to bitten my flies and mosquitoes when you're outside. I like the knorr sides. Cheers.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

You are exactly right, Nathan! Mosquitos and flies can end a good time in a hurry! The Knorr sides are outstanding! Thank you for taking the time to stop by my good friend! -Dave

[@larrykramer6057]

How about a light wind? Mosquitoes can't operate in a high wind, but maybe a light wind would blow the repeller gas away and the mosquitoes would still fly.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I have found this to work pretty well in a light wind, depending on the number of mosquitos. In a heavier mosquito area, this seems to work best when all variables are in your favor. Thank you for watching, Larry! -Dave

[@mrwes100]

I guess it would be best to be down wind from the unit.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Yes, but the unit does create a 10-15 foot "barrier" around you so as long as the wind isn't extreme, performance isn't necessarily dependent upon positioning. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Haha...exactly right! -Dave

[@f22shift]

Well this works best in a dead wind for obvious reasons. I think you can make videos on how to use this more economically. There are vids out there on how to modify the canister so I can be refilled. Check them out. Then you don’t have to keep throwing them out(better for environment ). Also people have experimented on using third party pads. I’ve seen one where they said ARS was a good alternative. Another alternative would be to get the liquid version of the repellent. Usually you see them as plug in for homes. Then you can use a dropper to refill the exhausted pads. I myself use a usb version of this type of repellent. Plugs into a mobile charger and it heats up a pad to vaporize the active ingredient. Do they work? Eh I’m not so positive because the area must be optimal eg no wind. Does the active ingredient work? Sure I think. I trapped a mosquito once to test and it seemed to be paralyze before dying. It does beat having mosquito coils which are smelly and finicky to light up. There is nothing fool proof but I believe it helps in reducing in the right conditions.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! I've experimented with refilling the butane and DIY pads and have found it easier and less time consuming to just purchase them. I also don't find it to be that much more economical but thats just me. I haven't heard good things about third party pads regarding the health risks and performance. Sounds like you have an excellent system there, my friend! -Dave

[@jamescatlover123]

Mosquito coil last for 12hrs and very cheap compared to this

[@kenjones1689]

I've used this product with very poor results. I did not see one mosquito on you prior to lighting so I don't think this was a good example of the product.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am sorry to hear that you've had poor results with this product, ken. It's always seemed to work really well for me. Thank you for stopping by! -Dave