Some of my nighttime photography friends recommended this, so I took their word for it and went out and bought one. I'm not one for reading directions lol so I figured I would search RU-vid to see if there were any videos on how to use it. I must say, your video is excellent !!! Very well done. Thank you !!
I just bought one of these. I think it's the first time I've looked forward to camping in summer here in Australia. Between the mozzies, the flys, the horse flys, the midgees and the sand flys... yeah always after something that works!
@@catherineprice4766 "Mozzies". Lol! "Skeeters" is the Yank term. You're basically just a donor at that point. I've learned to fend off deer flies and horse flies. Here's a secret: Native Americans (Indians) wore feathers on the back of their heads. Not for decoration but the flies attack the highest moving thing. All my friends who mow lawns in summer wear feathers. It keeps the flies away at least.
This was incredibly helpful and detailed, thank you! When this said "portable" on their website I assumed it would be the kind of thing I could clip onto my backpack while hiking / kayaking, but you just saved me from wasting the money and disappointment😄
New user. Loved the way you explained everything. You are right regarding the supplies with the new unit because having to purchase the "spares box" at the same time means the cost is a little high in these difficult times. I think our price is higher in the U.k Thanks again
You can "hack" the cartridges and refill them yourself for a fraction of the price. There are a few videos out there that demonstrate how to do this. It's quite easy, and they can be refilled over and over again. You can also buy generic pads online for substantially less cost to make the product extremely economical compared to buying the name brand cartridges and pads.
i ordered one off amazon i went camping with my son and was eat up with over 100s of bites on me i was only in the woods for 6 hours before we give up and went home.. praying this works as good as you say it works..
Great review! Thank you! One follow-up question to the "is it safe" question. Is it safe to use around pets? My dog camps with me, and I know some things that aren't noxious to us, are to dogs. Glad I found your channel!
@@LoneCrowAdventures Thank you! If you have time for one additional question: have you tried any of the hacks for refilling the butane? Seems like a lot of plastic waste to throw each of them out. But, having seen some of the hacks...I'd be a bit...ahem...concerned. 😳
Another stellar review Sam! I automatically hit the LIKE button even before the video starts! Thank you for making such entertaining reviews- will be getting this thermacell now 👍
Thanks for showing the love! Yes, I love this one the best. I used to use the original mr150 when I started using Thermacell products back in 2017. I loved that one and was shocked that I liked this one more because they do look similar! Thanks for stopping by!
When I fish in the river I like to wear a backpack and use the patio version. I place one in the pocket meant for the nalgene bottles And when I am back at camp I place one in my tent 30 minutes before I intend to sleep and keep the tent door wide open. Then turn it off when I close the tent door. And when I am sitting next to the campfire. I place a couple either on the outside of the fire ring Or on a couple of rocks next to the fire
No, I wasn't familiar with Allethrin unless it is in Off. That what I treated my cloths with. I really appreciate the info. Do you hike with the Thermacell MR300? If so, how do you carry it?
No I do not hike with a thermacell. They make a backpacker version which I have brought on canoe trips once getting to camp but I just read a budget when it's bad when I'm hiking.b
I will be using my new one this week on a trip to Nicolet National Forest. Interested to see how it goes. I also have 100% DEET and sprayed my clothes with Permethrin so screw them ticks and mosquitos.. haha
The ticks are SUPER BAD this year in Northern Wisconsin and the mosquitoes are the worst I've seen in years (mostly because of the drought). Let me know how your trip goes. What lart of CNNF are you going to?
Very informative. Thanks. Would like to see it in action. Like maybe do it at night so we can see all the mosquitoes then turn that on so we can see the difference. You aren't sponsored by ThermaCELL right?
It’s such a bummer that this won’t work for being in motion. My dog gets hit by mosquitoes when we go on walks and I don’t like using the dog repellent on her because it makes her fur dirty the more I use it. I shower to wash off the bug spray before I sleep on my bed. I can’t bathe my dog every time I use the dog repellent on her. I was really hoping this would be more like a wavelength that would keep that constant 15 foot radius. I’m really bummed since I just turned it on before taking my dog for a walk and now it’s going to be useless.
It may work, but it’s relatively very expensive to use. The claimed burn time is exaggerated. Real time experiments and average costs of refills send the hourly cost of this unit at nearly $8 PER HOUR! I’ll stick with deep woods off.
I agree, and in northern Wisconsin, both work well. I haven't crunched the numbers but, like with most things, there are hacks! A quick search will show you step by step how to refill the butane cartridges and how to recharge the scent pads. Super cheap if you are savvy enough!
I actually bought one of these at a local hardware store. I was trying to find a bug light for outside working on some cars. This one was recommended to me so I will give it a try.
Hi! Loved this vid. Have you tested the new 450 model, is it worth the extra money? Or is it not even as good as the 300 in your opinion? Thanks for any response.
From what I understand about it it works the same as the mr300 but has a rugged tactical body with added from resistance. So I don't think it's worth it personally. It's once of the few models I don't own for this reason.
in all the reviews on thermacell I have watched NO ONE mentions the restrictions....It says not to use in enclosed areas, etc..tents....I purchased it to used in a hunting blind/tent form....is this safe to use in a blind or will I have to return this and find something better?
Honestly if I was using it in a hunting blind that would be totally fine but the deer are certainly going to be able to smell the thermacell so from a hunting perspective I would not use thermostat because it's going to be a strange sense for the animals you are hunting and they will avoid the area I'm sure .
Well I usually believe what you say but reading all the horrible reviews on Amazon about this MR 300 handheld mosquito repellent, that now I'm doubting your reviews
My personal favorite thermacell is the MR300. I don't mind messing around with butane cartridges. I like thus one particularly because when I'm on camping or fishing trips it's one less thing to charge as I usually have a lot of other tech that needs charged up. This one has a radius of 15 feet. A larger 20ft zone of protection is in the E55. A lot of people like this one because you only have to worry about liquid cartridges with no need for butane. Here's the link to that one if you're interested. www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDH936V/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_TYQKNFX58BESQPA5JFQ9?linkCode=ml1&tag=lonecrowadven-20 Not sure where you are getting bad reviews of the MR300. On Amazon it had over 20, 000 reviews when I posted this video and was very highly rated. If you filter any product by lowest reviews all the bad reviews will pop up first. Seems most people like it and I stand by my recommendation. I NEVER endorse a product I don't believe it. I'd rather not put it on the channel....
I've only seen the refill once at Academe and nowhere else all I find at Wal-Mart is the empty box for refills . And around here there is no other place .
i know this is for talking camping. but if i use a Ceramic Electric Fragrance Candle Wax Warmer and put the scent pad in it will it work since im looking to use it in car port
Out of the box- My brand new thermacell "MR300" light button makes no noise and wont light. like pushing a soft spongy button with zero pop. Feel like my old one was a better design. Super disappointed.
If you contact them they'll make it right. I once had a patio Shield that was tough to light and they just sent a new one when I emailed customer support, no questions asked.
Awesome. Appreciate the response. One always has a little more confidence in a review when sponsored financial incentives are a non-issue. There’s a stark difference between a review and a commercial.
Here's a 3rd question for you. Is there a lanyard/hook for this unit? I do wildlife photography and would really like a hook so that I could hang it off my pants pocket.
Yep. Here's the link for a little satchel with a clip that can be attached to a carabiner and it also has a belt clip too. Sounds perfect for your situation 👌 amzn.to/3LJAjRf
isnt this just a mosquito coil but dependant on patented pads and butane to work instead of just burning by itself? i think they invented nothing, they just made their model to make more money!
Ehhh…forgot it doesn’t work if it’s breezy at all either. Most places it is more often than not. These are over rated. No good walking or sitting in the breeze 👎
