Will be a first time user for the squirrel opener:) do you guys spray down with bug spray too? Any reviews on thermacell?

Thanks

They work well until I break them so I would take some deet too. I've been through 2 and currently without. Gotta buy the replacement packs and gas too but they work well for awhile.

I use a TCell ALL the time. I have taken it bear hunting, to South America, and squirrel hunting every time out. IMO that thing is worth its weight in gold during early season. Once it warms up the bugs are gone. If there is a strong wind or if you move places too fast it is not as effective. I will have mine out Saturday and Luke will be fighting for it.

Thanks BB and bean!!! Just ordered some backwoods off too:) amazon prime:)
Squirrels beware of my ruger 10/22!!!!!

Therma cell is the real deal. Worth every penny. You will want to buy the replacement butane with additional bug packs. Use it once and you will have it on all squirrel hunts and early season deer hunts, and turkey season...

I do lightly spray down with deet spray, mostly for the walk in until I get the T cell going or the wind picks up.

During this past turkey season, I hunted a spot deep in the woods "swamp like" conditions, lots of bugs to say the least!

When I got out of the blind and it is covered in mosquitoes....not a one was in the blind with the thermacell and me!!

Good info 76!

I bought my thermcell at menards a few years ago when they were selling out for $12.00 and refill packs for 3.00. I bought 2 cells and all the refill packs. Ive used them in Florida hog hunting and no skeeters bothered me. Start it up about 10 minutes before you hit the woods. h.h.

^^^will do^^^ thanks

just found the 4 pack of refills (48 hours burn time) for $16.99 amazon prime. They arrive on friday!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010X6YEW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

they will be worth every penny on Saturday when we hit the woods for the opener!!

76^^^^thanks......already ordered through amazon prime yesterday..... just what you posted!!!! Im quite the lazy shopper.......amazon prime makes my purchases too easy:)

I am hoping to get a thermacell for this squirrel season and a bit for deer season but if not off makes this thing fairly similar to a thermacell so i might try that. they carry them at walmart and i hear they work pretty darn good

Just bought yesterday. Glad you asked this question, DP. I was wondering if it was worth the $20 or not. Sounds like it was.

Any ideas, or tips on a holder for it?

Just bought yesterday. Glad you asked this question, DP. I was wondering if it was worth the $20 or not. Sounds like it was.

Any ideas, or tips on a holder for it?

Cf....here is what i bought......ThermaCell Unit Holster with Clip Olive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q2FH7S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_K8lZvbBQH797T

You will have to buy a holder or just carry it. Turn it on as you go in woods to let it heat up. Takes about 10 minutes. Pads last around 4 hours and butane around 12. Just set it beside you and let it work. Hot pad can get warm but I have not had an issue.

my pocket works to carry it out there. I set it next to me on the ground. I have not found a need for the holster....

Unless you go after a squirrel or leave it on a stump somewhere. Lol

I made a holster for mine using 1" nylon strapping and a metal clip which I bought all for less than $3.00. Clips on my belt loop.

I dont have much trouble unless I hunt within 30 yards or so of the edge of the woods, where the grass fields start. h.h.

Great. Now you jinxed me. Wonder if I could paint it bright orange???

=)

Unless you go after a squirrel or leave it on a stump somewhere. Lol [/QB][/QUOTE]

Thanks, DP. Good luck to all who are seeking limb rats this weekend!

Gonna be out bright and early....with the ThermaCell.

You will need something with deet in it for the crawling bugs like ticks & chiggers sprayed around your socks & pants cuffs. And like bean said you need to fire up the Thermacell about 10 or so minutes before walking into the woods. (it needs to be hot to be working) I fired mine up as I was walking in one hunt, & almost got eaten alive by mosquitos.