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Thermacells...Do they really work as good as they brag?

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  1. bowtechdude

    bowtechdude Weekend Warrior

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    Just want to hear some personal experiences
     
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    I used it during turkey season all I can say is awesome.
     
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    I have been using it for years now and it works great. When I hunt out of a ground blind I use it and it clears the blind out really well. good luck. deerman
     
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    yes they do work.:)
     
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    Yes they do!
     
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    YES!!!!!!:D
     
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    Txjourneyman Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I won't go in the early season or spring woods without it!
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    I won't go into the woods without mine!!!
     
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  10. bowtechdude

    bowtechdude Weekend Warrior

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    How long do the pads and fuel deals last? Can you just slip it in your pocket when walking out or do they come with some sort of a holster?
     
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    I wondered about this question myself because my step father brags about it and sometimes he overexaggerates things. Now that I see the replys here that seals the deal for me. I think im going to get one for archery season this year.
     
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  12. knockaround

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    My pads last a couple of hours, sometimes 3. The fuel cartridge last 4-5 hours. You can buy holsters for them. I've seen them here in the shopping section.
     
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    They work better than advertised. I tell every one of my bear hunters to be sure they have one when they come up.

    The repellant pads last 4 hours and the fuel cells last 12 hours each.

    Here's everything you need.......

    http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/search.aspx?keyword=thermacell
     
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  14. GABowhunter

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    This has been my experience as well.
     
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  15. BowHuntingFool

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    Yes they work, great product!
     
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    mobow Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nope. They don't work at all but I own 2 anyway. :D
     
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    SparrowHawk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have to get one this year, I've never in my life seen the mosquitoes this bad in Michigan.
     
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    rbclark940 Weekend Warrior

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    do you guys hang them on your person or easy hanger or what?
     
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    Knock hit it pretty much right on the head with the times on the pads and fuel. These things work well. I've sat about five times so far this season with it running and the deer don't seem to mind. Deer have come within 18yds with this thing running. One thing to think about though. I have heard of a couple people getting sick using them in semi enclosed places.
     
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    go ahead and get the holster when you get your thermacell, it is very handy.
     
    mr4pt, Sep 9, 2009
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    i use em' in the field and in the garage when i soaking a few suds with the next door neighbor! they work great!!!!!!!!!!
     
    isaiah, Sep 9, 2009
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